Operations Specialist

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a field technician to operate and maintain gas pipelines and compression facilities with a focus on safety, compliance, and reliability. The role involves hands-on work on valves, pipes, compressors, and related equipment, plus collaboration with landowners and other teams to ensure efficient, compliant operations.

You will perform routine maintenance, assist in projects, manage documentation, respond to callouts after hours, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, operating systems).
• Basic math skills: add/subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, decimals.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Customer focus and safety awareness.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability for shift work and standby when needed.
• Ability to work with others and take direction.
• Ability to organize, plan, and document work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with customers, suppliers, and management.
• Possess a valid driver's license; CDL may be required.
• Achieve and maintain Operator Qualifications as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pipelines and compression facilities.
• Install, repair, and service valves, pipes, and appurtenances.
• Maintain facilities and right-of-way in good condition.
• Support projects, including excavation oversight and leak surveys.
• Represent the company in meetings with landowners and officials.
• Oversee work by third parties and train personnel.
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, EPA, etc.).
• Identify and report safety and environmental concerns.
• Participate in safety programs and procedures development.
• Complete required documentation and regulatory records.
• Respond to callouts and emergencies after hours as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and flexibility to travel.
• Work from elevated platforms and in varied conditions.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer focus

Mechanical skills

Shift work

Teamwork

Planning and organization

Driver's license

Commercial driver’s license (CDL)

Operator Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Responsible for the operation, and maintenance of gas pipelines and compression related facilities, with significant complexity above typical maintenance operations as determined by the Department.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, working with land owners and other affected public adjacent pipelines, working within compression facilities to include compressors, engines, turbines, fans, pumps, valves, seals and other plant related equipment.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and any other pipeline appurtenances.
• Responsible for the general upkeep, maintenance general cleaning activities, etc. of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, storage areas, offices and compression facilities.
• Participate in projects in a support role for work including excavation oversight, air mover operation, pigging support, leak surveys, etc.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings.
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required (i.e. contractors, and visitors)
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, etc.).
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of Operations & Maintenance procedures, worksite specific procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements.
• Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other software).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer focus.
• Strong mechanical skills are needed.
• Available for shift work and standby when applicable.
• Ability to work with others as a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to work with customers, suppliers, other operations groups, engineering staff, and management.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle over rough terrain.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements.
• May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties
• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Gas compressor stations, and pipeline system operations.
• Maintenance tracking database activities and requirements.
• Line locating equipment and one-call requirements.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.
• Safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems.

Working Conditions:

• May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Must sustain regular and predictable attendance.
• Depending on location and workload, travel will be required
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.
• Must live or relocate to live (by position start date) within 30 miles of reporting location.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed. This position is subject to random drug testing as required by the DOT.
• Lift as much as 50lbs.
• Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, smelling, near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision and field of vision.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion.
• Must be able to climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways, etc.
• May work in low-lighted areas.

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.