Operations Specialist, Level 1-4 (Rotating Shift) - Fort Morgan, CO

$62,400 - $87,360/Yr

Kinder Morgan - Fort Morgan, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Morgan, CO

Pipeline Transportation

About the position

The Operations Specialist, Level 1-4 position at Kinder Morgan involves a variety of essential duties and responsibilities focused on the installation, repair, servicing, and maintenance of various mechanical systems and equipment. This role requires a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to work with valves, pipes, generators, air compressors, pumps, and compressors, ensuring that all equipment operates efficiently and safely. The specialist will be responsible for the general upkeep and cleanliness of company facilities and equipment, including the pipeline right-of-way, and will participate in planning for equipment shutdowns, maintenance, and outages. In addition to hands-on maintenance tasks, the Operations Specialist will oversee construction and maintenance activities performed by third parties, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and monitoring work completed by contractors. The role also includes conducting inspections for governmental compliance, performing preventative maintenance on compression station engines, and troubleshooting mechanical issues to determine root causes of failures. The specialist will be expected to communicate effectively with landowners, public officials, and emergency officials, representing the company in various local meetings. The position requires a commitment to safety, with responsibilities including identifying and reporting unsafe conditions, participating in safety programs, and maintaining a high regard for personal and public safety. The Operations Specialist will also be involved in budget management, record-keeping, and the development of operational procedures, ensuring that all work is completed in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. The role may require responding to call-outs and working overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances, generators, air compressors, pumps, gas compressors and engines.
• Responsible for the general upkeep, cleanliness and maintenance of all company facilities and equipment including the pipeline right-of-way.
• Participate in planning for equipment shutdowns, maintenance and outages.
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties, including monitoring of 811 one-call tickets.
• Inspect work completed by company third party contractors and construction crews.
• Conduct pigging activities when necessary.
• Perform governmental compliance activities including line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections and valve inspections.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance on compression station engines and equipment.
• Determine root cause of mechanical issues and failures and ensure completion of necessary repairs.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Start/stop operating equipment such as compressor engines and pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Participate in the development of project scopes and work plans.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Provide detailed information to assist with the creation, planning, forecasting and managing of the operations budgets.
• Maintain records of company expenses to assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and control.
• Provide input for the development of O&M procedures, project scope of work and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, regulatory, and company tariff requirements.
• Communicate work activities to appropriate parties.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of employees, general public and company assets.
• Respond to call-outs and work overtime as necessary including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Operate and maintain various equipment such as UTV, ATV, Forklift, skid steer, snow plow.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Proficient in the use of various hand tools.
• Familiarity and experience of diagnosing mechanical issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that meets company insurability requirements.
• Will be required to achieve and maintain operator qualifications and may be required to obtain certifications as required to perform specific job duties.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and ability to learn company software).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document and complete work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.

Nice-to-haves

• Gas compressor stations and pipeline operations experience.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and determining process failures.
• Maintenance tracking database activities.
• Safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high/low pressure systems.

Benefits

• Health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts.
• Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance.
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents.
• Retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental bonding leave.
• Paid holidays.
• A flexible work schedule.
• Many voluntary benefit plans.