Position Description
Primary purpose:
•Implement the Company’s Damage Prevention Program including performing and coordinating work group activities including patrolling, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection of Company pipelines, appurtenances, pump stations, and other related facilities on Kinder Morgan’s CO2 system.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
•Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during encroachment excavation.
•Coordinate local/state Damage Prevention activities.
•Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities.
•Responsible for inspection of projects primarily relating to excavation near pipeline facilities and repair of pipeline facilities.
•Responsible for inspection duties per Company policies including; completion of required documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight and supervision, act as Company representative during construction activities, report progress to Operations and Project Manager and ensure proper reporting and compliance with Safety and Environmental policies.
•Participates in quality emergency responder programs.
•Must be proficient and detailed oriented to accurately process State One-Call locate requests from excavators and contractors using company software.
•Represent the Company during contacts with landowners/tenants, public officials, emergency officials, general public and local organizations (One-Call, Pipeline Associations, Department of Transportation-PHMSA, etc.).
•Inspect/oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
•Train and oversee Company and third party personnel as required.
•Provide mapping updates, and participate in data entry duties per Company policies.
•Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
•Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives.
•Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans.
•Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.
•Assist with all Pipeline and Pump Station activities as required.
•Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements.
•Demonstrate performance toward Operational Excellence.
•Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Education:
•High School Diploma or GED.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
•Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Experience, Specific Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
•Good record of safe work practices and work with an open and positive attitude.
•Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operation systems and other company software).
•Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
•Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, alignment sheets, Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams and other drawings.
•Good verbal and written communications skills.
•Must be able to work with a team, work in an unsupervised environment, take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize work schedule, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules.
Working Conditions
•Required to respond during both working and non-working hours as necessary.
•Travel may be required including out-of-town nights and may include weekend travel.
•Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively.
•May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager
•Must be able to drive alone on remote roads, which may be in rough or unmaintained conditions, in various weather and terrain.
Supervisory Responsibility
Benefits
Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental , and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability Insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.
Job level commensurate with skills and experience. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
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 (if an external candidate).
Kinder Morgan is 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.
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.
Bloomfield, NM
Full-time
