Pipeline Field Operations Specialist

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Tioga (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a journey level field technician to perform pipeline pigging, ROW maintenance, and equipment repairs under general supervision in North Dakota. The role includes supervising small maintenance projects, line locating, and responding to leaks with urgency.

You will support customers and colleagues while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus strong communication, math, and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer-oriented.
• Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Apply common sense understanding to day-to-day operation issues.
• Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.
• Valid state operating license with driving record acceptable under company insurance policy.

Responsibilities

• Make safety a top priority each day.
• Ensure compliance with manuals and policies.
• Make environmental integrity a priority each day.
• Ensure the pipeline is maintained by following the pigging schedule, maintaining ROW, and repairing and maintaining equipment.
• Take responsibility for small maintenance and expansion projects including assessing scope, procuring materials and contractors, and supervising the work with the advice and assistance of your supervisor.
• Fill in for gaugers when needed.
• Monitor and troubleshoot Gain/Loss issues on the system, seeking fair volume assessments at all locations.
• Service and maintain field pumps and LACT units.
• Keep locations clean.
• Daily observe any traveled section of the pipeline for leaks, line markers, and needed maintenance.
• Perform line locating responsibilities.
• Report all leaks to your supervisor immediately.
• Report any repairs needed to the supervisor in a timely fashion.
• Keep company vehicles, field equipment, stations, and shop areas clean, serviced, and organized.
• Keep all paperwork and documentation required up to date and complete.
• Work with customers and fellow employees to provide excellent customer service.
• During on call status, individual needs to always have cell phone with them. Timely responses are essential.
• Follow company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Customer-oriented

Presentation skills

Basic math skills

Decision making

Valid driver's license

DOT safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kinder Morgan is seeking a journey level field technician to perform pipeline pigging, ROW maintenance, and equipment repairs under general supervision in North Dakota. The role includes supervising small maintenance projects, line locating, and responding to leaks with urgency.

You will support customers and colleagues while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus strong communication, math, and decision-making skills.