Operator - Watford Division

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Watford City (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. is seeking a journey-level, nonexempt technician to support safe operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment at pipelines, pump stations and storage facilities.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination with project managers and contractors. Responsibilities include installing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing equipment, ensuring compliance with company policies, and mentoring colleagues as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• General knowledge of terminal/storage facilities, gathering systems, and product movement.
• Strong planning and prioritizing abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work with a team and follow directions.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to apply common sense to day-to-day operations.
• Ability to make quick decisions in adverse conditions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• May require relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety culture and maintain environment, people, and assets.
• Install, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Ensure compliance with policies; complete paperwork accurately.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate with project managers and contractors.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer focus

Decision making

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Knowledge of terminal/storage facilities and product movement

Tools

MS Office

Operating systems

Company software

Job description

What We Are Looking For

This is a journey-level nonexempt position and works under general supervision. Responsible for the safe operations of equipment, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of mechanical equipment used in pipelines, pump stations and storage facilities as well as maintaining compliance in adherence with company, local, state, and federal policies. Job level commensurate with experience and skillset.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate and demand a safety culture of zero accidents.
• Ensure compliance with company manual and policies during all projects, daily operations, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Complete assigned area's regulatory, company policy, operational, and all other assigned tasks. Paperwork is to be completed accurately, thoroughly, and filed in appropriate places.
• Take all measures to safely protect the environment, public, employees, and assets.
• Install, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, and repair various mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic pieces of equipment and keep all appropriate documentation associated with these duties up to date.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of mechanical supplies and repair parts to meet most emergency situations.
• Work with project managers and contractors on all new construction projects.
• Communicate with supervisor on maintenance and repair issues, be receptive to change, and exchange ideas.
• Coordinate with other company departments regarding product movement.
• Understand emergency procedures, review SPCC and FRP annually, and be prepared for emergency response within the assigned area.
• Maintain audit readiness.
• Use good critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems.
• Update and distribute reports on product movement.
• Collaborate with other company departments to meet nominations when equipment failure, other constraints, or changes are experienced.
• Understand and be proficient in operations of pipeline and stations.
• Maintain customer relationships and provide excellent customer service by maintaining communication and aggressively solving problems that arise.
• Notify supervisor of any issues.
• During on call status, individual needs to always have cell phone with them. Timely responses are essential.
• May also perform repair and maintenance work, pigging of the pipelines, maintenance of right-of-way and grounds around pipeline, and other facilities and line locates as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Education:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• General knowledge of terminal/storage facilities, gathering systems, and product movement.

Required Qualifications:

• Job planning and prioritizing.
• Intermediate computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer focus.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues.
• Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.

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.
• Must respond to and address callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which requires carrying a communication device.
• Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb 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.
• Overtime may be required and is anticipated.
• 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.