Operations Specialist - Union Dale

The Operations Specialist position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Hawley, Pennsylvania Compressor Station No. 323. This is a Monday through Friday position with some on-call responsibilities nights and weekends. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

To be considered for our Hawley, PA Ops Spec job click on Apply Now to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Pipeline Field Man, Natural Gas Operations Technician, Railway Engineer, Quality Technician, Corrosion Technician, Gas Mechanic, Electronics Technician, Controls Technician or similar. Any electrical or controls experience is a plus.

Primary Purpose:

The Operations Specialist will primarily be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of natural gas compressor units, onsite power generation units, related ancillary equipment, and pipeline facilities. The successful candidate will be a strong team contributor with a proactive approach to balance planned and emergent work. Our Operations Specialists are responsible for operating, performing routine service and maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnosing turbine and electric motor driven gas compressor sets, variable frequency drives, electric motors, generators, pumps, valves, valve operators, relief valves, etc. Responsibilities also include performing operation and maintenance tasks on pipelines and pipeline related equipment. Additional responsibilities include:

Maintain and contribute to the safe operation of Company assets

Train and qualify to complete relevant DOT covered tasks

Start, stop and operate turbine and motor driven compressors to maintain designated operating parameters and meet customer demand

Identify facility and equipment malfunctions and take immediate corrective action when safe to repair

Follow developed job procedures, site specific work plans and O&M policy and identify areas for procedural improvements

Ensure the cost effective operation and efficient performance of all engines and associated equipment

Continuously review facility operations and adjust for optimization

Complete general upkeep, housekeeping and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including remote locations

Lead pipeline pigging activities for maintenance and assist with ILI

Complete detailed reports and documentation for record keeping

Maintenance and perform limited repairs to facility equipment (e.g., wheeled tractors, pick-up trucks, fork lifts, pneumatic pumps, air compressors, coolers)

Assist with the creation, planning, forecasting and managing of the district’s budgets

Communicate articulately with work group, service providers and larger audiences

Perform one-call locates and pipeline damage prevention activities

Must live within a 35 minute response/travel time to work location

Will require minimal out of town travel (1 week per year).

Position Requirements

The Operations Specialist position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) Hawley, Pennsylvania Compressor Station No. 323. This is a Monday through Friday position with some on-call responsibilities nights and weekends. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

To be considered for our Hawley, PA Ops Spec job click on Apply Now to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Pipeline Field Man, Natural Gas Operations Technician, Railway Engineer, Quality Technician, Corrosion Technician, Gas Mechanic, Electronics Technician, Controls Technician or similar. Any electrical or controls experience is a plus.

Primary Purpose:

The Operations Specialist will primarily be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of natural gas compressor units, onsite power generation units, related ancillary equipment, and pipeline facilities. The successful candidate will be a strong team contributor with a proactive approach to balance planned and emergent work. Our Operations Specialists are responsible for operating, performing routine service and maintenance, troubleshooting and diagnosing turbine and electric motor driven gas compressor sets, variable frequency drives, electric motors, generators, pumps, valves, valve operators, relief valves, etc. Responsibilities also include performing operation and maintenance tasks on pipelines and pipeline related equipment. Additional responsibilities include:

Maintain and contribute to the safe operation of Company assets

Train and qualify to complete relevant DOT covered tasks

Start, stop and operate turbine and motor driven compressors to maintain designated operating parameters and meet customer demands

Identify facility and equipment malfunctions and take immediate corrective action when safe to repair

Follow developed job procedures, site specific work plans and O&M policy and identify areas for procedural improvements

Ensure the cost effective operation and efficient performance of all engines and associated equipment

Continuously review facility operations and adjust for optimization

Complete general upkeep, housekeeping and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including remote locations

Lead pipeline pigging activities for maintenance and assist with ILI

Complete detailed reports and documentation for record keeping

Maintenance and perform limited repairs to facility equipment (e.g., wheeled tractors, pick-up trucks, fork lifts, pneumatic pumps, air compressors, coolers)

Assist with the creation, planning, forecasting and managing of the district’s budgets

Communicate articulately with work group, service providers and larger audiences

Perform one-call locates and pipeline damage prevention activities

Must live within a 35 minute response/travel time to work location

Will require minimal out of town travel (1 week per year).

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.