Pipeline, Pipeline Operator

Energy Job Shop; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Overtime opportunities

Travel opportunities

Safety training & PPE provided

EOE

Job summary

Kinder Morgan's Pipeline Specialists in Phoenix, AZ perform hands-on maintenance of pipeline systems, operating heavy equipment and conducting safety-focused tasks in outdoor conditions.

The role offers full-time employment with opportunities for overtime and travel, plus comprehensive safety training and PPE to support reliable, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy pipeline excavation equipment and large trucks.
• Ability to read and interpret company policies, O&M manuals, and blueprints.
• Valid CDL driver license (or ability to acquire and maintain).
• Ability to respond to emergency or after-hours calls.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to work outdoors, on uneven ground, and in adverse weather.
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs; exert up to 100 lbs of physical force.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, squat, twist, climb, and work from heights or confined spaces.
• Must live or relocate within 60 miles of reporting location by position start date.
• Pre-employment and post-employment drug testing and motor vehicle record checks required.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Heavy equipment

Blueprints reading

CDL license

Outdoor work

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Pipeline Specialists - Pipeline Maintenance & Heavy Equipment - Phoenix, AZ

Pipeline Specialists at Kinder Morgan play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of pipeline systems in the Phoenix, Arizona area. This position involves hands-on work with pipeline operations, heavy equipment, and maintenance tasks, making it ideal for candidates with strong mechanical skills and a commitment to safety. The ideal candidate will have experience in pipeline construction and maintenance, as well as the ability to work outdoors in challenging conditions.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Full-time employment with a leading energy infrastructure company
• Opportunities for overtime and travel
• Comprehensive safety training and PPE provided
• Equal employment opportunity employer

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance procedures
• Ability to operate heavy pipeline excavation equipment and large trucks
• Ability to read and interpret company policies, O&M manuals, and blueprints
• Valid CDL driver license (or ability to acquire and maintain)
• Ability to respond to emergency or after-hours calls
• Basic computer and math skills
• Ability to work outdoors, on uneven ground, and in adverse weather
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs; exert up to 100 lbs of physical force
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, squat, twist, climb, and work from heights or confined spaces
• Must live or relocate within 60 miles of reporting location by position start date
• Pre-employment and post-employment drug testing and motor vehicle record checks required

What Will Make You Stand Out

• Two or more years of experience in all phases of pipeline construction, maintenance, and repair
• Experience operating and maintaining heavy excavation equipment (hydrovac truck, backhoe, track hoe, side boom, dozer, maintainer)
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and DOT pipeline regulations