Gas Pipeline Field Technician

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Altamont (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan seeks a field operations professional to install, maintain, and operate natural gas pipelines, compression stations, and related field equipment. Responsibilities include overseeing third-party work, conducting inspections, and maintaining records while ensuring safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, troubleshooting, and coordination with landowners and public officials. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances, generators, air compressors, pumps, gas compressors and engines.
• 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 but not limited to: 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 ensure completion of necessary repairs.
• Start/stop operating equipment such as compressor engines and pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Provide input for the development of O&M procedures, project scope of work and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hand tools

Read blueprints

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Operating systems

Job description

Kinder Morgan seeks a field operations professional to install, maintain, and operate natural gas pipelines, compression stations, and related field equipment. Responsibilities include overseeing third-party work, conducting inspections, and maintaining records while ensuring safety standards are met.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical work, troubleshooting, and coordination with landowners and public officials. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential in this on-site position.