Operations Specialist, Level 1-4 (Ratliff City, OK)

What We Are Looking For

This position is essential to maintaining the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of Station 801, which is a critical compressor station with 14,420 reciprocating HP. The position will also help maintain approximately 200 miles of NGPL and O.E Pipelines along with several lateral pipelines. These assets are vital to ensuring consistent natural gas delivery to four power plants, where reliability and timely response are crucial to meeting demand.

What You Will Do

• Start, stop, and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps, and associated equipment at compressor stations, pipelines, and process plants.
• Diagnose and repair engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves, and instruments.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement equipment and storage well equipment.
• Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs, and operate equipment (e.g., industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.)
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.)
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties
• Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required (e.g., personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors, visitors ...)
• Perform governmental compliance activities (DOT, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.)
• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
• Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes 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.

Education

High School degree or equivalent.

Experience / Specific Knowledge

• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software)
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
• Knowledge of operating costs and best practices associated with the equipment in area of responsibility

Required Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties and applicable to the job classification.
• Completion of any site specific technical training may be applicable.

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities

• Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which require carrying a communication device.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer focus.
• Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required.
• Inspect 3rd party construction as directed.
• Overtime may be required and is anticipated.
• Able to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with a minimum of supervision.
• Able to work with customers, suppliers, other operations groups, engineering staff, and management.
• Mentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

Working Conditions

• 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.
• May work in low-lit areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high and low pressure systems.
• Knowledge and experience in analyzing, adjusting, and making minor repairs on compressor engines, pumps and other associated equipment.
• Knowledge of pipeline or compression.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve. Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law. For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.