Field Operator at Kinder Morgan, Inc. in Goldsmith, Texas

Job Description:

Position Description

Responsible for the safe operation of artificial lift equipment, satellites, and the central process facility in Goldsmith TX.

Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Operate production equipment to maintain designated operating conditions.
• Trouble shoot artificial lift problems and report events to supervisor.
• Place wells in test, record data, and accurately input data into internal test tracking system.
• Achieve and maintain pressure and volume targets.
• Conduct regular surveillance of automated production operations, and general maintenance.
• Perform shutdown and start up of equipment.
• Conduct daily rounds and monitoring of facilities, and identification of operational problems.
• Responsible for lockout and tag out duties for maintenance work.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Monitor SCADA equipment and report issues using the work order system.
• Perform general building maintenance, house cleaning, landscaping, etc.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills, and listen carefully.
• Write effectively, and understand verbal and written communications, including but not limited to email.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours.
• Unscheduled overtime is required, and anticipated.
• Required to be available to respond during working hours and non-working hours.
• Other daily, weekly and monthly duties, and special projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

EDUCATION:
• High school diploma or equivalent is required

EXPERIENCE / SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:
• 1 year experience in operations or maintenance of gas processing plants and equipment.
• Pumping experience a plus.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft applications (including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook) and other assigned computer programs
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including but not limited to the ability to work from written or verbal instructions
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, maintain confidentiality as necessary, and work effectively with limited supervision
• Must be highly self-motivated, dependable, and punctual.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, waist high, on a frequent basis.
• Physical requirements include and are not limited:
• Walk up and down stairs/ladders, sometimes to elevated platforms;
• Negotiate uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces;
• Standing and/or sitting for extended periods, including but not limited to inside work for training, working on computer

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Call out and unscheduled overtime is required and anticipated.
• Work schedule is subject to shift work, including but not limited to alternating days, nights, holidays, weekends.
• Must be able to work outside in varying, sometimes extreme, weather conditions.

PREFERRED Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, and Abilities: Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
• Associates or technical degree is a plus

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: 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.