Gauger - Bethel

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a journey-level, nonexempt Field Technician to work under general supervision in Williston, ND. You will gauge and test products, maintain custody transfer records, and support safety and regulatory compliance while servicing pumps and LACT units.

You will coordinate with customers and colleagues to ensure accurate measurements and timely reporting. Typical duties include on-site inspections, equipment maintenance, leak monitoring, and on-call responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer orientation and service mindset.
• Ability to present information clearly in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Basic math skills including decimals and fractions.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.

Responsibilities

• Gauge and test products at entry/exit points and fuel storage to support custody transfer.
• Maintain records and complete receipts or delivery documents.
• Monitor flow, pressure, and system status; troubleshoot losses Fair volume assessments.
• Service and maintain field pumps and LACT units; keep locations clean and organized.
• Observe pipelines for leaks, report issues immediately to supervisor and drive safe operations.
• Work with customers and coworkers to provide excellent service and adhere to DOT/Company policies.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Customer orientation

Information presentation

Basic math skills

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid state operating license

Tools

SCBA equipment

Job description

What We Are Looking For

This is a journey-level nonexempt position and works under general supervision. Gauges and tests products at system entry, exit points or tankage/storage in coordination with customer/supplier representative. Completes receipt or delivery records and maintains records of results for district reports. Performs routine site activities such as adjusting flow or pressure and noting maintenance needs.

What You Will Do

• Make safety and environmental integrity top priorities each day.
• Ensure compliance with company manuals and policies.
• Gauge, sample, and carefully record all pertinent information needed in the custody transfer of oil from a sales tank to the pipeline.
• Ensure the oil meets minimum requirements before purchasing by performing all necessary steps outlined in the gauging manual.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Gain/Loss issues on the system, seeking fair volume assessments at all locations.
• Service and maintain field pumps and LACT units.
• Keep locations clean.
• Daily observe any traveled section of the pipeline for leaks, line markers, and needed maintenance.
• Report all leaks and repairs needed to the supervisor immediately.
• Keep company vehicles, field equipment, stations, and shop areas clean, serviced, and organized.
• Inspect construction projects as needed.
• Keep all paperwork and documentation required up to date and complete.
• Work with customers and fellow employees to provide excellent customer service.
• During on-call status, individuals must always have cell phones with them. Timely responses are essential.
• Follow company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid state operating license and acceptable driving record determined by the Company.

Required Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to other employees of the company and outside contractors.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues.
• Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.

Working Conditions

• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 pounds of torque.
• Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
• Walks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
• Candidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb equipment and work in confined areas (i.e., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• Wears safety equipment as required.
• Because this position requires donning SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), employees must pass a SCBA fit test and screening as a condition of employment.

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.