Operations Specialist - Shreveport

Job ID #: 28800 Location: LA-SHREVEPORT

Functional Area: Misc./Trades Position Type: Full Time

Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years Relocation Provided: May be Considered

Education Required: High School Diploma

RC/Department: 1129 -KM RANGER O&M :CO2

Position Description

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 83,000 miles of pipelines and 141 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products.

We believe that fuels with a lower-carbon lifecycle, like RNG(Renewable Natural Gas), are part of the solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. With our more than 70,000 miles of natural gas pipeline systems that transport approximately 40% of the natural gas consumed and exported in the United States, we are uniquely positioned to transport RNG from coast-to-coast without making enhancements to our existing natural gas pipeline network.

This position is responsible for:

• Reports to the Operations Supervisor and is responsible for the maintenance of mechanical equipment in the RNG plant, landfill gas collection and control systems (GCCS), associated gas processing equipment, and pipelines.

• Responsibilities include seeing to the maintenance and replacement of operational equipment, optimizing processes, managing inventory, and ensuring the correct ordering of supplies

Additional Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Operation and maintenance activities may include (but are not limited to):

• Installing mechanical components

• Lubricating mechanical systems

• Tracking and reporting on operational performance

• Interacting with customers and suppliers

• Conducting job safety analysis

• Documenting maintenance procedures

• Exercising equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment failures as necessary.

• Formulate maintenance procedures for mechanical operations.

• Participate in meetings and conference calls as requested to support operations.

• Evaluate operational systems for improvement.

• Assessing the condition of operational equipment, performing the required maintenance based on company standards and original manufacturer's specifications.

• Takes callouts and responds in a timely manner.

• Assist specialists with the repair, maintenance, rebuilding and installation of equipment and machinery in the facility.

• Ensures that the product and gas meets the requirement and specs of the customer.

• Completes appropriate documentation and paperwork for all activities performed.

• Housekeeping and other miscellaneous duties as required.

Job level commensurate with experience

Position Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• High School degree or equivalent. • 1 year experience in landfill gas processing, chemical plant operations, industrial gas operations, or power plant operations. • Follows company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills. • Can effectively use Microsoft Office Applications and computer based company systems. • Ability to effectively present information in a one–on-one and small group situation to other employees of the company and outside contractors. • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals). • Apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues. • Be able to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.

Job Specific Competencies:

Mechanical skills required with multi-skilled background preferred. Customer focus, drive for Quality and Results Ethics, Integrity and Character Understanding of process control systems as applied to landfill gas collection and processing. Technical / Troubleshooting skills with ability to read and understand complex technical manuals and schematics.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools. • Climbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position. • Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work. • Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 foot pounds of torque. • Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads. • Walks an average of 2 miles per day, up to 5 miles per day. • Candidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements. • Subject to overtime and call-outs..

Working conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.

• Required to climb about equipment and work in confined areas (i.e. tanks, between compressors, vessels).

• May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.

• Wears safety equipment as required

  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.