Ops Technician - Twin Bridges RNG

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Danville (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. seeks a skilled maintenance technician to support RNG gas processing facilities in Indiana. You will inspect, maintain, and repair rotating and fixed equipment, assist with startups, and monitor SCADA data to optimize reliability and efficiency.

The role requires mechanical aptitude, problem solving, and the ability to train operators as needed, with a valid driver’s license and readiness to work rotating shifts, overtime, and on-call hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Two years of experience with rotating and fixed equipment inspection, maintenance, or operation.
• Knowledge of compressor, pump, and general processing plant operations.
• Knowledge of gas and liquid processing theories and fundamentals.
• Experience or familiarity analyzing, adjusting and making minor repairs on compressors, pumps and other associated equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and performing maintenance and repairs on compressors, engines, turbines, and related equipment.
• Support RNG Operator for system start ups day and night, if necessary.
• Perform visual and routine inspections of RNG systems.
• Troubleshoot and assist with root‑cause analysis of rotating and fixed equipment.
• Provide hands-on support to resolve maintenance‑related field problems as they occur.
• Provide start-up assistance and performance verification of new installations.
• Provide written reports documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Monitor SCADA data and trends to prioritize inspections and support corrective actions.
• Assist in development and review of preventative/predictive maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Training delivery

Reading drawings

Basic math

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

SCADA

Allen Bradley PLCs

MS Office

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Monitor and control process components such as pumps, compressors, rotating equipment, flare, vessels, tanks, blowers, natural gas compression equipment; electrical systems; utilities systems (air, nitrogen, water sump pumps); fire protection, and hazard detection systems; and security systems at an RNG gas processing facility. Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps and other equipment to maintain designated operating parameters. Support management, O&M supervisors, and engineering in improving equipment reliability and efficiency at KM sites.

What You Will Do

• Assist in the planning and performance of maintenance and repairs on compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls, and related equipment.
• Support the RNG Operator for system start ups (day and night), if necessary
• Perform visual and routine inspections of the RNG systems
• Troubleshoot and assist Engineering and Operations with root cause analysis of rotating and fixed equipment, including piping/mechanical/auxiliary systems.
• Provide hands‑on support to resolve maintenance‑related field problems as they occur.
• Provide start‑up assistance and performance verification of new installations.
• Provide written reports documenting the findings and recommended corrective actions of all tests and inspections.
• Monitor SCADA data and trends to prioritize inspections, assist in Root Cause Analysis, and support recommended corrective actions.
• Assist the Maintenance team with the development, implementation, and periodic review of preventative/predictive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned shutdowns and improve overall equipment availability.
• Interact with a variety of clients and customer areas, including management, operations and maintenance supervisors, engineering to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Facilitates on-the-job training for new Operators and existing Operators as needed.
• Assist in the planning and performance of maintenance and repairs on compressors, engines, turbines, auxiliary equipment, pumps, process controls, and related equipment.
• Ensure the cost‑effective and efficient performance of all gas and liquid processing units and associated equipment.
• Monitor quality of product to ensure meeting specifications and takes appropriate actions when out of specification product is identified.
• Notify personnel as appropriate of the status of system operations.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Position requires overtime, and response to after‑hours and weekend call‑outs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Need

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent.

Experience / specific knowledge:

• Two years of experience with rotating and fixed equipment inspection, maintenance, or operation.
• Knowledge of compressor, pump, and general processing plant operations.
• Knowledge of gas and liquid processing theories and fundamentals
• Experience or familiarity analyzing, adjusting and making minor repairs on compressors, pumps and other associated equipment.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, assembly and detail drawings, isometric drawings, plan and elevation drawings, P&IDs, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Experience with MS Office suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing, using appropriate business grammar
• Ability to deliver training in group and one‑on‑one situations
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).

Physical demands:

• Physical ability to lift as much as 50lbs, bend/stoop, kneel and climb ladders.
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included. Physical ability to climb stairs above 100 feet and work from elevated platforms.
• Ability to perform daily route collection around operating compressors and equipment.

Working conditions:

• Must be able and willing to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and must work overtime as required and be reasonably available to respond to and report to work in call‑in situations.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Supervisory responsibility:

• None.

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Reciprocating compressor inspection, troubleshooting, operation, or maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of Company policies, procedures and practices as well as regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high/low pressure systems
• Experience with PLC and microprocessor‑based control systems such as Allen Bradley, Modicon, and Siemens.
• SCADA/Historian data acquisition and analysis experience.

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.