Operations Specialist – Perryville/Farmerville, LA

Kinder Morgan; Farmerville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan Inc. is seeking an Operations Specialist based at the Farmerville, LA compressor station (MEP3). The role entails operating and maintaining pipelines, compressors, and related equipment, with on-call responsibilities for nights and weekends.

This position supports PHMSA and EPA compliance, safety programs, and site upkeep. Responsibilities include starting and stopping engines and pumps, diagnosing issues, coordinating with landowners and vendors, and training personnel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-year degree in mechanical/electrical/instrumentation a plus.
• Willingness to respond to emergencies after hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain pipelines, compressors, and related equipment.
• Start, stop and operate engines, compressors, and pumps within defined parameters.
• Ensure cost-effective performance of engines, pumps, and equipment at stations and pipelines.
• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, compressors, pumps, seals, valves and instruments.
• Install and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances.
• Oversee upkeep of facilities and equipment, including rights-of-way and site work.
• Maintain and operate equipment such as tractors, lifts, pumps, and test equipment.
• Represent the Company with landowners, vendors, and officials; oversee third-party work.
• Train company and third-party personnel; participate in safety programs and procedures.
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, EPA, USFS, etc.).
• Complete documentation and record keeping; ensure compliance with standards and tariffs.
• Support operational excellence and maintain regular attendance.

Skills

Emergency response

On-call rotation

Safety programs

OJT training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year associate degree or 2-year vocational-tech degree in mechanical, electrical or instrumentation a plus

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Operations Specialist is based out of our Midcontinent Express Pipeline’s (MEP’s) Farmerville, LA compressor station Number MEP3 located at 545 Mashaw Drive, Farmerville, LA 71241. This is a Monday through Friday position with rotating on-call responsibilities for nights and weekends.

What You Will Do

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, separation equipment, process equipment, valves, seals, and other related equipment.
• Start, stop and operate engines, compressors, and pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps and associated equipment at compressor stations, pump stations, pipelines, and process plants.
• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, compressors, pumps, seals, valves and instruments.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe and pipeline appurtenances.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline rights-of-way, appurtenances, and compressor stations, including but not limited to performing &or overseeing excavating, repairing, coating and backfilling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building repairs, weed control, etc.
• Maintain, adjust, repair, and operate equipment (e.g., industrial wheeled tractors, Telehandlers, platform lifts, scissor lifts, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.)
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, vendors, suppliers, and local public officials/emergency officials. (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.)
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Train and oversee company and third-party personnel as required (e.g., OJT, transport drivers, contractors, visitors, etc.)
• Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.)
• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site 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.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 year associate degree or 2 year vocational-tech degree in mechanical, electrical or instrumentation a plus

Experience / specific knowledge:

• Must respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark, weekends, holidays, etc. which will require carrying a communication device
• Must be able to respond to an emergency at the station within 45 minutes

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