Operations Specialist, Level 1-4 (Rankin/Big Lake, TX)

Kinder Morgan - Rankin, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Rankin, TX

Pipeline Transportation

About the position

The Operations Specialist, Level 1-4 position is primarily responsible for the operation and maintenance of various equipment including pipelines, compressors, engines, turbines, motors, and pumps. This role requires a hands-on approach to ensure the efficient performance of all engines, pumps, and associated equipment at compressor stations, pipelines, and process plants. The specialist will start, stop, and operate engines and pumps within defined operating parameters, ensuring that all operations are cost-effective and efficient. In addition to operating equipment, the specialist will diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves, and instruments. This includes installing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining valves, pipeline appurtenances, and corrosion control protection systems. The role also encompasses the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, which involves tasks such as excavating, repairing, coating, and backfilling pipelines, as well as performing concrete work and weed control. The Operations Specialist will represent the company during contacts with landowners, public officials, and at local meetings, overseeing construction and maintenance activities performed by third parties. Training and overseeing company and third-party personnel is also a key responsibility. Compliance with governmental regulations and safety standards is paramount, and the specialist will actively participate in safety programs and initiatives. The role requires completing all applicable documentation and record-keeping, ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence and may be assigned additional duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Start, stop and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps and associated equipment at compressor stations, pipelines, and process plants.
• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves and instruments.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement equipment and storage well equipment.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, and gather or storage areas.
• Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs, and operate equipment (e.g., industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.).
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings.
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required.
• Perform governmental compliance activities (DOT, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.).
• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Knowledge of operating costs and best practices associated with the equipment in area of responsibility.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties and applicable to the job classification.
• Completion of any site specific technical training may be applicable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high and low pressure systems.
• Knowledge in analyzing, adjusting, and making minor repairs on compressor engines, pumps and other associated equipment.
• Knowledge of pipeline or compression experience.