Operations Specialist - Watford Crude

Kinder Morgan - Williston, ND

Full-time - Entry Level

Williston, ND

Pipeline Transportation

About the position

The Operations Specialist at Kinder Morgan, Inc. is a journey-level nonexempt position responsible for various activities related to pipeline maintenance and operations. This role emphasizes safety and environmental integrity while performing tasks such as pipeline pigging, maintenance of right-of-way, and overseeing construction projects. The specialist will also monitor and troubleshoot system issues, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Make safety a top priority each day and ensure compliance with manuals and policies.
• Make environmental integrity a priority each day.
• Maintain the pipeline by following the pigging schedule and repairing equipment.
• Take responsibility for small maintenance and expansion projects, including assessing scope and supervising work.
• Fill in for gaugers when needed.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Gain/Loss issues on the system.
• Service and maintain field pumps and LACT units, keeping locations clean.
• Observe traveled sections of the pipeline for leaks and needed maintenance.
• Perform line locating responsibilities.
• Report all leaks and needed repairs to the supervisor immediately.
• Keep company vehicles, field equipment, and shop areas clean and organized.
• Maintain up-to-date paperwork and documentation.
• Provide excellent customer service to customers and fellow employees.
• During 'on call' status, maintain cell phone availability for timely responses.

Requirements

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer orientation and ability to present information effectively.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to day-to-day operations.
• Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in adverse conditions.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Valid state operating license with an acceptable driving record.