Operations Specialist, Level 1-4 (Paris, TX) at Kinder Morgan, Inc. in Paris, Texas

Job Description:

Position Description

Primary purpose:
Responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of gas pipeline and related field operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, and pipeline appurtenances, as applicable.
  
  


• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way.
  
  


• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties, including monitoring of 811 one-call tickets.
  
  


• Inspect work completed by company third party contractors and construction crews.
  
  


• Conduct pigging activities when necessary.
  
  


• Perform governmental compliance activities including but not limited to: line patrol, road and railroad crossing inspections and valve inspections.
  
  


• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
  
  


• Participate in the development of project scopes and work plans.
  
  


• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings.
  
  


• Identify report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
  
  


• Provide detailed information to assist with the creation, planning, forecasting and managing of the operations budgets.
  
  


• Maintain records of company expenses to assist with cash flow management, cost monitoring and control.
  
  


• Provide input for the development of O&M procedures, project scope of work 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.
  
  


• Communicate work activities to appropriate parties.
  
  


• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
  
  


• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of employees, general public and company assets.
  
  


• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  
  

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and ability to learn company software).
  
  


• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
  
  


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  


• Strong customer focus.
  
  


• Available for periodic shift work and overtime.
  
  


• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
  
  


• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize, document and complete work with minimum supervision.
  
  


• Ability to gain and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.
  
  


• Required to perform call-out duties after regular business hours.
  
  


• May be required to carry a company-provided communication device (cell phone) and respond both during working and non-working hours to emergency calls.
  
  

Preferred knowledge and skills:

• 2 yr. Mechanical/Technical degree highly preferred.
  
  


• Pipeline construction and inspection experience.
  
  


• Transmission pipeline systems operations.
  
  


• Operating costs and best practices associated with natural gas pipeline equipment.
  
  


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, pipeline and instrumentation diagrams as well as other plans, maps and similar.
  
  


• Safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid and high/low pressure systems.
  
  

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Possess and maintain a clean and valid driver's license to meet company insurability requirements.
  
  


• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.
  
  


• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.
  
  

Working conditions/Physical Demands:

• Must live within 30 miles of reporting location.
  
  


• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions
  
  


• Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, walkways, etc.
  
  


• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions and ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional)
  
  


• May work in low-lit areas
  
  


• Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required
  
  


• Overtime may be required and is anticipated.
  
  

Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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