Gas Plant Operator: Safe Operations & Troubleshooting

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan seeks an Operations Technician to support safe, efficient operations at the Houston Central Natural Gas Complex. The role involves shift work, monitoring plant equipment, and coordinating with control room staff to maintain performance and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass drug and background checks. Experience with pumps, compressors, and basic maintenance is helpful.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Completion of any site specific technical training may be applicable.

Responsibilities

• Make changes throughout plant units for safe and efficient operations.
• Start, stop and operate pumps, compressors, coolers, expanders, chillers within defined parameters.
• Maintain close communications with control room operators and shift lead.
• Ensure compliance with Plant Safety regulations including LO/TO, Hot Work, JSA, Confined Space, etc.
• Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required.
• Perform troubleshooting on facility equipment.
• Create accurate work tickets to ensure repairs by maintenance and E&C are timely and accurate.
• Assist maintenance and E&C in preventive and regular maintenance.
• Complete all PMs and Safety PMs (Weekly/Monthly/Yearly).
• Perform duties of a first responder in spill or emergency situations.
• Conduct general housekeeping of facilities and equipment.
• Represent the Company in contacts with public or emergency officials.
• Perform governmental compliance activities (DOT, State Agencies, EPA, OSHA).
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in development of O&M Procedures and work plans.
• Complete all documentation and record keeping.
• Work in compliance with Company standards and tariffs.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Complete all other assigned duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Customer focus

OT availability

Organizational skills

Mentor others

Team collaboration

Drug screen & background check

Basic computer skills

Hand tools proficiency

Supervision readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Kinder Morgan seeks an Operations Technician to support safe, efficient operations at the Houston Central Natural Gas Complex. The role involves shift work, monitoring plant equipment, and coordinating with control room staff to maintain performance and safety.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass drug and background checks. Experience with pumps, compressors, and basic maintenance is helpful.