Field Operator

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Night Operator to support overnight production operations, safely operating wells and facilities and collecting data. The role emphasizes compliance with safety, environmental, and company requirements while coordinating with Field Operators and supervision.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in Oil & Gas, familiarity with pumps and separation, and strong data recording and process control skills. Training in hot work and confined space will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years minimum experience operating in the Oil and Gas industry.
• EOR experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate KM100% ,SACROC, and LDMU wells and facilities safely and comply with guidelines.
• Maintain and operate submersible pumps, manifold separators, and tank batteries with Field Operators.
• Perform lockout/tagout of equipment in assigned areas.
• Assist in repairs and maintenance of production equipment.
• Test wells, collect readings, and interface with Area operators.
• Ensure accuracy of data in Prodnet database.
• Maintain all assigned production and rotating equipment.
• Report safety hazards promptly.
• Be willing to cover vacations and work as needed.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safety mindset with zero incidents.
• Training in hot work and confined space permitting; perform related duties.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job level commensurate with experience.

Skills

Centrifugal pumps

Three-phase separation

Process flow

Pneumatic controls

Electrical controls

Safety awareness

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Night Operator supports overnight production operations by safely operating and maintaining wells and facilities, collecting and reporting operational data, and ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and company requirements.

What You Will Do

Essential duties and responsibilities

• The candidate will operate all KM100% ,SACROC, and LDMU production wells and facilities safely and comply with all regulatory agency guidelines and corporate policies.
• Work with Field Operators and Supervision to maintain and operate, Submersible Pumps, Manifold Separators, and Tank batteries.
• Perform Lock, and Tag out of all equipment in an assigned area.
• Assist in repairs and maintenance issues on all production equipment.
• Test production wells, collect production readings and interface with other Area operators.
• Insure quality information is being recorded and distributed and entered into a data base system. “Prodnet”
• Maintain all assigned production and rotating equipment at facilities.
• Report any and all SAFETY Hazards in a timely manner.
• Must be willing to work at any given time and cover vacations.
• Must follow all company Policies and Procedures without deviation.
• Must have a mind set for SAFETY and achieving zero incidents.
• The candidate will also be trained in Hot Work and Confined Space permitting and will be assigned duties related to such permitting.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job level commensurate with experience.

What You Need

Minimum requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience / Specific Knowledge

• 3 to 5 yrs. minimum experience operating in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• EOR preferred experience.” Enhanced Oil Recovery “

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

• Operational knowledge of Centrifugal pumps, three phase separation and process flow.
• Operational knowledge of pneumatic and electrical controls, and how they relate to the process equipment.
• Be willing to work with pressure that range from 0-2200#.
• Computer skills; must be proficient in Word, and Excel.
• Must be a self-motivated individual with an open mind.

Preferred Safety Requirements

• Previous training in Lock out Tag out process.
• Previous training in H2S

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.