Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Maintenance Technician

Knoxville, TN

full_time

About This Job

Position Description

Help shape the present and future of North America’s energy infrastructure with a career at Kinder Morgan. We deliver energy to improve lives and create a better world. The energy we transport helps power homes and businesses and fuels cars and airplanes from coast to coast – a feat that would not be possible without our extraordinary people. We have approximately 11,000 employees who power Kinder Morgan and we are looking to add even more innovative, passionate individuals to our team.

Whether you have been serving our Country in the military, working for another company in the private sector or recently finished school, we encourage you to consider continuing or beginning your career as a Maintenance Technician with Kinder Morgan.

B enefits begin on your first day

, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for accomplishing the maintenance, calibration and repair of equipment related to the movement and storage of products within the terminal, pipeline and right-of-way.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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Safely and efficiently assist with the installation, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment to include valves, gauges, meters, tanks, pumps, etc., and familiarity with automation systems/PLCs

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Perform maintenance and service duties for Process Safety Management (PSM) assets including completion of documentation and recordkeeping.Daily use of computers for communications, training, maintenance tracking and inventory purposes.

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Compliance with all Company Safety Rules and Regulations while performing all duties, and attendance to all assigned training courses for operations and safety.

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Coordinate with Operations as needed to minimize operational impacts.

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Perform periodic inspections of tanks and equipment.

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Train to defend Kinder Morgan right-of-way (ROW), process one call tickets in the Kinder Morgan One Call system (KMOC), mark company assets and patrol the ROW.

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Complete required reports and notes activity by handwritten entry into a daily log, or electronically in KMOC.

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Recognize the scope of work performed by third parties and the limits of what third parties may and may not do on Company property or ROW in order to protect Company assets.

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Ability to accept supervision and direction and work cooperatively with others.

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Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Position Requirements

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High School Degree or equivalent.

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2-year degree or technical school degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Corrosion or equivalent combination of school, training and experience.

Experience / Specific Knowledge

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A minimum of one year of work experience or apprenticeship performing maintenance activities in at least one of the core disciplines.

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Through successful work history, demonstrate the ability to perform basic maintenance activities in at least one of the core competencies.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

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Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the Company Insurance Carrier.

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The incumbent must meet the criteria to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) as required by USCG/DHS regulations.

Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

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Good oral and written communications.

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Basic computer skills (send and receive email, perform inventory accounting, and enter repair work orders).

Physical Demands

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While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent may be required to stand; walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

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Work traditional shift schedule in a terminal that operates 24/7, respond to call-outs and work overtime as needed.

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Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

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Travel to KMST facilities as needed to perform maintenance activities, estimated 15% overall annually depending on business needs.

Supervisory responsibility: None.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications, Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

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.