Operations Specialist

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Operate and maintain gas pipelines, compressors, and related equipment at the SNG Rankin station.

Key Responsibilities

  • pipeline maintenance
  • equipment operation
  • valve installation
  • compliance activities
  • safety programs
  • training oversight

Tasks

-Identify, report and correct safety and/or environmental concerns. -Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, and gathering or storage areas, including but not limited to excavating, repairing, coating and backfilling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, weed control, etc. -Maintain, adjust, make repairs, and operate equipment; industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc… -Diagnose and repair engines, pumps, seals, valves and instruments. -Enter confined spaces. -Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.) -Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.) -May work in low-lit areas. -Perform minor electrical maintenance. -Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements. -Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties. -Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement equipment and storage well equipment. -Start, stop and operate gas engines/pumps within defined operating parameters. -Climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways. -Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, gas compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, motors cooling equipment, pump stations, pumps, dehydration equipment, process equipment, valves, seals and other related equipment. -May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties -Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives. -Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required (e.g., personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors, visitors) -Achieve and maintain all OQ qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification. -Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps and associated equipment at compressor stations, pump stations, terminals, pipelines, and process plants. -Participate in the development of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Procedures, site specific procedures, project scopes and work plans. -Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.

Requirements

  • high school
  • ms office
  • gas compressors
  • engine maintenance
  • p&ids
  • electrical

What You Bring

-High School Diploma or GED -Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals). -Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquid, and high/low pressure systems. -Ability to work with others, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, and follow work rules. -Be available for shift work when applicable -Knowledge of Gas compressors Station, Field Compressor maintenance, gas treatment, process plant, gather transmission, and pipeline system operations. -Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which requires carrying a communication device. -Knowledge reading and interpreting blueprints, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) and other diagrams. -May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle and Department Of Transportation DOT regulations. -Ability to speak and understand English. -Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions. -Regular and predictable attendance. -Must reside in the general vicinity of Brandon, MS for on-call and emergency response purposes. -Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively. -Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules. -Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software). -Must be able to climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways, etc. -Engine maintenance (natural gas preferred) practices, planning and executing. -Knowledge of trouble shooting and repairing mechanical failures. -Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and 50 pounds from floor to waist. -Knowledge and experience with electrical switch gear, power distribution, electronic circuits, electronic test and measurement instruments, the National Electric Codes is a plus. -Must be able to frequently: -Good verbal and written communication skills. -Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements.

The Company

About Kinder Morgan, Inc.

-Pioneered the MLP structure to grow rapidly. -Functions as a toll‑road for energy: fee‑based transport and storage of natural gas, crude, refined products, and CO₂. -Its four core segments—Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals and CO₂—span diverse energy needs. -Annually transports ~2.1 million barrels/day of petroleum products. -Projects range from traditional pipelines to CO₂‑enhanced oil recovery. -Notable history includes a 2014 full merger of multiple units into a single public firm and big-ticket acquisitions. -Also owns Tennessee Gas Pipeline and Plantation Pipeline, linking Gulf, coastal, and inland U.S. markets. -Distinctive facts: led by a $1‑salary chairman model, publishes its budget publicly and runs vessels via Jones Act fleet. -Backlog includes ~$8 b natural gas projects, fueling expansion tied to AI, data centers, LNG, and industrial demand.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Infrastructure

Oil and Gas Pipelines

Petroleum Products Transportation

Liquids Terminals

Natural Gas Pipelines

Carbon Dioxide Injection

Carbon Sequestration

Dry Bulk Terminals

Materials Services (Rail Transloading)

Chemical Industries

Refining

Marine Transportation

Crude Oil Solutions

Security Clearance

-must clear a drug screen and complete a background check after an offer is extended.