Mechanical Crew Leader

The Mechanical Crew Leader is responsible for leading six Mechanic Specialists in the daily activities associated with maintaining, repairing, and overhauling natural gas compressor units and other associated equipment at Kinder Morgan’s Tejas Natural Gas locations in south Texas along the Texas Gulf Coast. The Mechanic Specialist position can be based out of Kinder Morgan’s West Clear Lake or Tejas CS 4 locations in Damon and Pasadena Texas, depending on a candidate’s location.

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 78,000 miles of pipelines, transporting about 40% of the natural gas produces in the U.S. in addition to gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our 136 terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products.

Due to the territory covered by the Mechanical Crew the Crew Leader, the position is posted at Damon and Pasadena in Texas depending on the candidate’s location but there is only one opening; so please only apply once and indicate the location you are most interested in for consideration. Do not apply to more than one of the locations for this position.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves ethically and responsibly. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.

To be considered for our Crew Leader job click on Apply Now to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. This is a great opportunity if you have experience performing maintenance and overhauls on compressors, reciprocating engines, turbines, pumps, and extruders from various manufacturers including Caterpillar, Ingersoll Rand, Clark Cooper Bessemer, and Solar or if you have similar experience working in Refinery, Manufacturing, Railroad or Pipeline industries or while serving our country in the Military.

As a working member of a work team, incumbent will manage or assist in the management of the work group to include mentoring and coaching employees, conducting performance reviews, participating in employment and termination decisions, and providing technical training.

- As a working member of a work team, incumbent will perform hands-on technician/technical work.

- Responsible for compliance with all applicable governmental regulations and company policies, specifications, and procedures.

- Responsible for the development and implementation of job plans and cost effective work procedures.

- Assists in the development of annual capital and O&M budgets.

- Ensures projects are completed within prescribed budgets and time constraints.

- As a company representative, willingly interact with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, customers, suppliers, and contractors.

- Promote and embody Kinder Morgan Core Values

- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

- Ability to convey information that is clear, concise, accurate, courteous, professional, and tactful.

- Communicate clearly and concisely (verbal and written) through all media types: in person, by telephone, and in email.

- Ability to maintain detailed records

- Ability to prioritize and organize work/projects and safely execute each without re-work.

- Ability to plan and conduct efficient meetings and training sessions.

- Ability to effectively lead others in the completion of work/projects.

- Ability to identify and use appropriate resources (people, equipment, and materials) to achieve results and to gain support and commitment from others.

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Education

- High School Diploma or GED

Experience/Specific Knowledge

- Knowledge of compressor, pump stations, gas treatment, storage facilities, process plant, gather transmission, pipeline system operations.

- Knowledge reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver license, and maintain a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

- 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.

Competencies, Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to manage a work group and be a working member of the team.

- Demonstrated intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

- Ability to develop effective relationships and promote teamwork, foster open expression of ideas and opinions, provide and accept constructive feedback.

- Engage in open and honest communications from your team, management, customers and contractors.

- Possess authentic listening skills

- Self-motivated with the ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.

- Perform all essential functions of the job.

- Adhere to performance expectations as defined by the Project Support Group and the internal customer.

Physical Demands, must be able to:

- Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.

- Exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force.

- Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time.

- Twist head and back for extended periods of time.

- Work in areas classified as confined space.

- Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms.

- Ascend and descend slopes and ditches.

- Work with hands above head.

- Work lying on back.

- Work in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions.

Working Conditions

- The regular work schedule is four ten hour days per week.

- Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours.

- The position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends.

- May work in low-lit areas

- Work requirements include; good dexterity and mobility to function in climbing, bending, kneeling, working with hands extended above the head, twisting of the upper body, standing for long periods of time, working in confined spaces, exposure to extreme weather conditions and lifting.

- Overnight travel away from the reporting location is required up to 80% of the time.

- Required to carry company cell phone and respond to calls, text messages, and emails as needed.

- The position requires the operation of a company vehicle.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Job level will commensurate with experience and skill sets. The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

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.