Mechanical Specialist – Bear Creek

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Eastham (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is hiring a Mechanical Specialist to repair and maintain mechanical equipment at our facilities. The role requires diagnosing condition of engine and compressor components and performing maintenance per manufacturers' specs. You will document work, follow safety standards, and collaborate with crews to ensure reliable operations.

This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to schedules, with overtime and after-hours responsiveness as part of the job responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in mechanical maintenance of compressor units (reciprocating/centrifugal).
• Preferably experience with turbine engines, natural gas compressors, and related equipment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain mechanical equipment and/or auxiliary equipment.
• Perform heavy maintenance and replacement of engines and compressors.
• Document work according to company standards and safety policies.
• Respond to after-hours calls and emergencies as needed.
• Work as part of a team and adhere to scheduled shifts.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Read blueprints

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Customer interface

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

MS Office

Company-specific software

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Mechanic Specialist position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Bear Creek Storage facility located near Ruston, Louisiana. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 78,000 miles of pipelines and 136 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.

This is a great opportunity if you have experience performing maintenance and overhauls on compressors, reciprocating engines, turbines, pumps, and extruders from various manufacturers including Caterpillar, Ingersoll Rand, Clark Cooper Bessemer, and Solar or if you have similar experience working in Refinery, Manufacturing, Railroad or Pipeline industries or while serving our country in the Military.

What You Will Do

Primary Purpose:

• Repair and maintain mechanical equipment and/or auxiliary equipment.
• Perform heavy mechanical maintenance and replacement of reciprocating and turbine engines and compressors, including prime movers and auxiliary units.
• This position reports to a Crew Leader to ensure consistency in maintenance practices and detailed computer documentation.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• These duties include assessing the condition of engine and compressor components as well as performing the required maintenance based on company standards and original manufacturer's specifications.
• Identify, report, and assist in correcting safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork timely and accurately.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Overtime may be required and is anticipated.
• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• This position requires the individual to follow all safety policies so that tasks and assignments are completed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, with an emphasis on finishing each day injury and incident free.

Our Mechanical Specialists come to Kinder Morgan from a variety of backgrounds, job titles, Military Occupational Specialties (MOS) and Career Management Fields (CMF). Many of our employees are Veterans who transitioned from Active Duty or currently serve in the Reserves. So whether you received your training while serving our Country in the military or while working in the private sector as an auto mechanic working on engines, we encourage you to consider continuing your career as a Mechanical Specialist with Kinder Morgan.

What You Need

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Experience / Specific Knowledge:

Experience in mechanical maintenance of reciprocating/centrifugal compressor units. Also, preferably, experience with turbine engines, natural gas compressors, auxiliary engines, and related equipment.

Certifications, licenses and registrations:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver license, and maintain a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers

Competencies:

• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of compressor engines.
• Preferably, experience with turbine engines, natural gas compressors, auxiliary engines, and related equipment.
• Ability to operate forklifts and light industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret various company policies and procedures, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manual and blueprints.
• Ability to respond in a timely manner to any emergency or after-hours calls.
• Good communication skills - must be able to interface effectively with many internal and external customers, regulatory officials, company contacts and co-workers.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment, internal combustion engines, gas turbines, pumps, compressors, and related equipment.
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software if applicable), trainable to custom software applications,
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Customer focus.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to required work schedules.
• This individual will be responsible for administrative tasks including ordering and receiving required replacement parts, completing personal timesheets and expense accounts, and maintaining a company vehicle.
• This position requires acting as a company representative when interacting with contractors and vendors.
• This individual will be required to work effectively in a team atmosphere. A typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday, ten hours per day.
• This position requires a significant amount of overnight travel, working other than normal hours, overtime, schedule changes, and the ability to respond to call-outs.
• Promote and embody Kinder Morgan Core Values

Physical Demands:

• This position requires manual dexterity and visual acuity, as well as the ability to:
• Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force.
• Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time.
• Twist head and back for extended periods of time.
• Work in areas classified as confined space.
• Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.
• Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.
• Work with hands above head.
• Work lying on back
• Work in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.

ADA Job Requirements: Reasonable accommodations will be made to ensure that the essential functions of the job can be performed and not hinder the employee's performance, mental, or emotional disability.

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.