Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Operations Coordinator

LocationGalena Park, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Position Description


KINDER MORGAN

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We are a market leader in each of our businesses – Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package that begins on your first day, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.


BUSINESS UNIT: TERMINALS

Kinder Morgan is the largest independent terminal operator in North America, providing a strong, reliable network of 144 terminals serving our customers’ storage, distribution, blending and logistical needs. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. We have a combined liquids storage capacity of approximately 151 million barrels and handle about 59 million tons of dry bulk materials annually.


Primary Purpose

The Operators Coordinator works at the direction of the Director of Operations to support continuous boiler operations through equipment monitoring and boiler water analysis in addition to acting as liaison on behalf of Operations and Maintenance with Engineering and general contractors regarding construction projects within the facility. A thorough understanding of basic chemistry, intermediate mathematics, industrial mechanics and safe work practices are required to be a successful in this position.

This position requires periodic inspections of the boilers and monitoring of operations and analysis of water samples for the boilers and r to ensure safe and efficient operations.


Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Knowledge of boiler operations
Observes pressure, temperature, and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators and burners
Turns valves and adjusts controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure of boiler.
Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and makes repairs, such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings
Understand and comply with plant safety rules and requirements that include proper Machine Guarding Safety, Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures, Hazard Communication, Fork-Lift Safety, Personal Protection Equipment, Confined Space Entry, etc.
Perform periodic inspections and record data as assigned per shift
Collect samples for analysis as assigned per shift
Make necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure proper operating procedures
Keep accurate and legible log of daily activities every two hours
Reviews plans, specifications and sites for construction projects with the emphasis on ensuring that the design will be acceptable to Operations and Maintenance.
May be required to troubleshoot equipment and make repairs to PVC piping, pumps, boilers, air compressors, etc.
Required to perform preventative maintenance on, air compressors, boilers, pumps, blowers, etc.
Must be proficient in troubleshooting the steam system, preventative maintenance of equipment and repairs to PVC piping, pumps, boilers, air compressors, etc.
Oversees multiple projects concurrently.
Works with Operations and Engineering to coordinate downtime for assets in order to minimize the impact to our customers.
Communicate the status of developmental activities to Project Managers and business sponsors using written and verbal communications
Other duties as assigned.

Inspects the construction of tanks, piping, truck and rail racks, docks, fire water systems, etc.


Position Requirements


Minimum requirements:


Education

High School Diploma or equivalent


Experience / Specific Knowledge

Must successfully complete and pass forklift safety training
5-10 years of operational knowledge of boilers, air compressors and pumps
3-5 years of operations experience managing, overseeing or coordinating projects


Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

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


Competencies, Skills, And Abilities

High level of attention to detail
Strong work ethic and dependability
Must poses strong verbal and written communication skills
Self motivated with ability to complete tasks with minimum direction
Must be able to work with team, take direction from supervision
Must detail oriented
Demonstrate ability to do mathematical calculations (basic arithmetic and interpreting scales and tables)
Proficient in basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Clearly and concisely orally communicate in English with field employees and customers at times when quick understanding must occur and action be taken
Clearly communicate in writing (reports and email)
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to accept supervision / direction and work cooperatively with people
Ability to function appropriately in high stress situations


Physical Demands

Must be able to distinguish colors and have visual acuity to closely observe multiple computer monitors
Ability to hear and orally respond to oral communications
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 Lbs
Ability to walk up and down stairs/ladders


Working Conditions

Must be able and willing to work weekends, holidays, and must work overtime as required and be reasonably available to respond to and report to work in call-in situations
Will be required to wear PPE, steel toed shoes/boots, goggles and respirators
Ability to withstand extreme weather conditions will be required to work outside
Ability to negotiate uneven surfaces
Subject to background check and mandatory drug screen/on-going random testing

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.

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