Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Overview

As a Pipeline Specialist at Kinder Morgan, you will coordinate and complete pipeline operations and maintenance tasks in support of various functions including plant, pipeline, and mechanical maintenance. The role involves performing a variety of technical tasks while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hot tapping and stopple equipment, perform valve maintenance, and conduct pigging operations.
• Perform pipe cleaning, hydrostatic testing, and leak surveys using flame ionization equipment.
• Lead and train others, ensure compliance, and oversee contractors.
• Operate and maintain heavy excavation equipment including hydrovac trucks and backhoes.
• Manage excavation crossings and perform troubleshooting on DOT mainline isolation valves.
• Launch and monitor pipeline pigs and develop pigging plans.
• Disassemble and clean meter tubes.
• Transport heavy equipment and materials to job sites using large trucks.
• Calibrate holiday detectors for coating application inspection.
• Perform pressure tests of pipelines and fabrications.
• Locate and mark pipelines using detection equipment.
• Repair pipeline casings and install CP test points.
• Prepare pipelines for anomaly repairs.
• Evacuate and purge pipelines for hot work operations.
• Perform basic acetylene cutting and beveling operations.
• Complete administrative tasks including ordering parts and maintaining time sheets.
• Act as a company representative when interacting with contractors and vendors.
• Identify and report safety and environmental concerns.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must follow safety, environmental, and regulatory policies.
• Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance.
• Ability to operate heavy pipeline excavation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret company policies, O&M manuals, and blueprints.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and math skills.
• Focused on customer service.
• Ability to work with a team and take direction.
• Must have or acquire a valid CDL driver license.

Additional Information

• Position requires outdoor work in a pipeline construction environment.
• Must be available for call outs 24/7, except during paid time off.
• Typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday, 10 hours per day, with potential for overtime.
• Significant overnight travel upwards of 70% or more is required.
• Must live or relocate within 60 miles of reporting location.
• Pre-employment and post-employment screenings include drug testing.