Maintenance Tech

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Wink (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan Inc. seeks a Mechanical Technician to maintain rotating equipment at Texas sites, including compressor stations and LACT measurement systems. The role emphasizes safe operation, preventive maintenance, and reliable performance in outdoor industrial environments.You will troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform routine and corrective maintenance, and keep accurate maintenance records while supporting a broader operations team and after-hours callouts as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing, adjusting, and repairing rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of LACT meters and measurement equipment.
• Experience with valve repair and maintenance.
• Follows company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily and routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
• Assists during overhaul of compressors/pumps.
• Valve maintenance and repair - including double block & bleed, gate, slab gate, ball and relief valves.
• Keeps accurate and up-to-date records of all maintenance performed on equipment.
• Assures equipment is in good running order to stay in compliance.
• Maintains and repairs mechanical meters & LACT equipment.
• Reports any equipment not in compliance to Supervisor or Superintendent.
• Responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment.
• Maintains, adjusts, and makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Helps develop a preventative maintenance program to identify potential failures.
• Minimizes maintenance costs while maximizing run time and throughput.
• Completes documentation for all maintenance activities.
• Reports excessive downtime to appropriate people.
• Responds to after-hour callouts in a timely manner.
• Helps out in other areas of the business as needed.
• Maintains company vehicle appropriately.

Skills

Rotating equipment maintenance

LACT meters & flow meters

Valve repair & maintenance

Safety compliance & DOT practices

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and operation of rotating equipment, compressor and pump stations, meter sites, LACT measurement equipment, and associated mechanical systems. This role performs preventive and corrective maintenance, assists with equipment overhauls, maintains valves and measurement equipment, and ensures facilities remain safe, compliant, and reliable.

The position requires troubleshooting mechanical issues, responding to after-hours callouts, maintaining accurate maintenance records, and working safely in outdoor industrial environments.

Successful candidates will have experience with mechanical equipment maintenance, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to work independently while supporting overall operational objectives.

What You Will Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:.

• Performs daily and routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
• Assists during overhaul of compressors/pumps.
• Valve Maintenance and repair - must have repaired and maintained double block and bleed, gate, slab gate, ball and relief valves
• Keeps accurate and up to date records of all maintenance performed on equipment.
• Assures equipment is in good running order at all times to stay in compliance.
• Maintain & repair mechanical meters & LACT equipment.
• Reports any equipment that is not in compliance to Supervisor and/or Superintendent.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment.
• Maintains, adjusts, makes minor repairs to, and operates equipment.
• Helps develop a preventative maintenance program to identify potential failures before they occur.
• Minimizes maintenance costs on equipment while maximizing run time and throughput.
• Completes appropriate documentation and paperwork for all maintenance activities performed.
• Reports all excessive downtime to appropriate people.
• Responds to after hour callouts and responds in a timely manner.
• Helps out in other areas of the business as needed.
• Maintains company vehicle appropriately.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education and/or Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Experience analyzing, adjusting, and making repairs on rotating equipment, meter sites and associated equipment.
• General knowledge of compressor/pump stations, gathering system, and LACT measurement equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical rotating equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high pressure systems.
• Follows company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid state operating license and driving record meeting company insurability standards.

Physical Demands:

• 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.
• 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 foot pounds of torque.
• Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
• Candidates will be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Subject to overtime and call-outs.

Working Conditions:

• Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb about equipment and work in confined areas (i.e. tanks, between compressors/pumps).
• May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions and extreme temperatures.
• Wears safety equipment as required.

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.