Field Operations Specialist – Gas & Pipeline Systems

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking an Operations Specialist based at the Saint Bernard, LA compressor station. The role involves operating and maintaining pipelines, engines, pumps, and related equipment while ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise third-party work and participate in safety programs. Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus a 2-year mechanical/instrumentation degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours.
• Knowledge of compressor, pump stations, gas treatment, storage facilities, process plant, gather transmission, pipeline system operations.
• Knowledge reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pipelines, compressors and related equipment.
• Start, stop and operate engines/pumps within defined parameters.
• Ensure cost-effective and efficient performance of equipment across facilities.
• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves and instruments.
• Install, repair and maintain valves, pipeline appurtenances and measurement equipment.
• Maintain general upkeep of facilities and equipment including right-of-way areas.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance and safety/compliance tasks.
• Oversee third-party construction and maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Shift work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year associate or vocational-tech degree in mechanical/instrumentation

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking an Operations Specialist based at the Saint Bernard, LA compressor station. The role involves operating and maintaining pipelines, engines, pumps, and related equipment while ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

You will supervise third-party work and participate in safety programs. Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus a 2-year mechanical/instrumentation degree or equivalent experience.