Mechanic - South Mechanical Maintenance

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Alexander (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a maintenance mechanic focused on compressors, pumps, fans, and related equipment. The role involves daily maintenance, assisting overhauls, and ensuring DEQ compliance.

You will keep records, respond to downtime, and support other areas as needed, while maintaining safety and vehicle upkeep. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and hands-on experience with gas-compressor systems, plant operations, and safe handling of flammable substances.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing, adjusting, and making minor repairs on gas compressor engines, plant, and associated equipment.
• General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering systems, and processing plant operations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
• Valid state operating license and driving record meeting company insurability standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
• Assist during overhaul of compressors, engines, and pumps.
• Keep accurate and up to date records of all maintenance performed on equipment.
• Ensure equipment is always in good running order to stay in compliance with DEQ requirements.
• Report any equipment that is not in compliance to supervisor.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment.
• Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs to, and operate equipment.
• Help develop a preventative maintenance program to identify potential failures before they occur.
• Minimize maintenance costs on equipment while maximizing runtime and throughput.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork for all maintenance activities performed.
• Report all excessive downtime to appropriate people.
• Respond to after hour callouts and respond in a timely manner.
• Help in other areas of the business as needed.
• Maintain company vehicle appropriately.
• Follow company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gas compressor engines

Plant operations knowledge

Mechanical equipment knowledge

Safe handling of flammable gases

Valid driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The mechanic is responsible for overall maintenance of compressors, pumps, fans, and all mechanical equipment within designated area.

What You Will Do

• Perform daily and routine maintenance on all mechanical equipment.
• Assist during overhaul of compressors, engines, and pumps.
• Keep accurate and up to date records of all maintenance performed on equipment.
• Ensure equipment is always in good running order to stay in compliance with DEQ requirements.
• Report any equipment that is not in compliance to supervisor.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment.
• Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs to, and operate equipment.
• Help develop a preventative maintenance program to identify potential failures before they occur.
• Minimize maintenance costs on equipment while maximizing runtime and throughput.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork for all maintenance activities performed.
• Report all excessive downtime to appropriate people.
• Respond to after hour callouts and respond in a timely manner.
• Help in other areas of the business as needed.
• Maintain company vehicle appropriately.
• Follow company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Qualifications

• Experience analyzing, adjusting, and making minor repairs on gas compressor engines, plant, and associated equipment.
• General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering systems, and processing plant operations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
• Valid state operating license and driving record meeting company insurability standards.

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.
• Subject to overtime and callouts.
• 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, 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.