Mechanic Specialist, Level 1-4 (Grand Junction, CO; Carr, CO; Rock Springs, WY; or Rawlins, WY)

Description

• Work in areas classified as confined space.
• Work in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.
• Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time.
• This position requires acting as a company representative when interacting with contractors and vendors.
• This position requires the individual to follow all safety policies so that tasks and assignments are completed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, with an emphasis on finishing each day injury and incident free.
• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork timely and accurately.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of performance.
• Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Based on experience, mentor team mates and other company personnel on proper operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• This individual will be responsible for administrative tasks including ordering and receiving required replacement parts, completing personal timesheets and expense accounts, and maintaining a company vehicle.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment and/or auxiliary equipment.
• Identify, report, and assist in correcting safety and environmental concerns.
• Perform heavy mechanical maintenance and replacement of reciprocating and turbine engines and compressors, including prime movers and auxiliary units.
• Promote and embody Kinder Morgan Core Values.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of compressor engines.
• Must be available for callouts 24/7, except during company sponsored paid time off.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in heavy maintenance related to engine/compressor units. Also, preferably, experience with turbine engines, natural gas compressors, auxiliary engines, and related equipment.
• This individual will be required to work effectively in a team atmosphere.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a DOT drug screen and a complete background check after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
• This position requires a significant amount of overnight travel, working other than normal hours, overtime, schedule changes, and the ability to respond to call-outs.
• The individual will be working in an industrial environment, which includes engine rooms and auxiliary buildings
• Exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force.
• Good communication skills - must be able to interface effectively with many internal and external customers, regulatory officials, company contacts and co-workers.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license, and maintain a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• This position requires manual dexterity and visual acuity, as well as the ability to:
• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software if applicable), trainable to custom software applications,
• Must have detailed knowledge of mechanical equipment, internal combustion engines, gas turbines, pumps, compressors, and related equipment.
• Ability to operate forklifts and light industrial equipment.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills, and listen carefully.
• Ability to read and interpret various company policies and procedures, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manual and blueprints.
• Twist head and back for extended periods of time.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Experience in mechanical maintenance of reciprocating/centrifugal compressor units.
• Experience with turbine engines and natural gas compressors, auxiliary engines, and related equipment preferred.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to required work schedules.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain natural gas plant equipment, pumps, exchangers, compressors, and related auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to respond in a timely manner to any emergency or after-hours calls.
• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Overnight travel away from the reporting location is required up to 50% of the time.
• Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance