Operations Specialist

Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• pipeline ops
• equipment maintenance
• valve repair
• compliance reporting
• stakeholder liaison
• team training

Tasks

-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 work in low-lit areas. -Enter confined spaces. -Climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways. -Perform minor electrical maintenance. -Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.) -Diagnose and repair engines, pumps, seals, valves and instruments. -Start, stop and operate gas engines/pumps within defined operating parameters. -Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required (e.g., personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors, visitors) -Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements. -Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps and associated equipment at compressor stations, pump stations, terminals, pipelines, and process plants. -Perform governmental compliance activities (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.) -Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping. -May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties -Achieve and maintain all OQ qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification. -Identify, report and correct safety and/or environmental concerns. -Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives. -Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties. -Maintain, adjust, make repairs, and operate equipment; industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc… -Participate in the development of Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Procedures, site specific procedures, project scopes and work plans. -Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement equipment and storage well equipment. -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.

Requirements

• gas compressors
• electrical switchgear
• p&ids
• ms office
• high school
• commercial cdl

What You Bring

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

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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.

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Security Clearance

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