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Kinder Morgan Operations Specialist in ST ELMO, Illinois
Operations Specialist
Job ID #: 28916 Location: IL-ST ELMO
Functional Area: Misc./Trades Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years Relocation Provided: No
Education Required: High School Diploma
RC/Department: 5484 -GPL-W-DISTRICT 206/ST ELMO :KMPL
Position Description
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products.
Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. 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.
The Operations Specialist position is located at 2513 N 2125 Street, St Elmo, IL 62458. 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.
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Primary Purpose: Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, reciprocating engines & compressors, centrifugal compressors, large electric motors, hydraulic motors, cooling equipment, gas process equipment, pumps, valves, seals and other related equipment. The facilities include the Compressor Station and Storage Field located near St. Elmo, IL, and Mainline Compressor Station located near Altamont, IL.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Start, stop and operate engines, pumps, and process equipment within defined operating parameters as required.
Diagnose and repair engines, compressors, pumps, seals, valves and related equipment.
Install and service valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, and storage well equipment.
Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of facilities and equipment including pipeline right of way, gathering and storage areas, including but not limited to excavating, repairing, coating and backfilling pipelines, concrete work, painting, weed control, etc.
Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs and operate equipment such as tractor, fork truck, water pumps, air compressors, and vehicles.
Represent the Company during contacts with landowners/tenants, public officials, and at local meetings.
Perform governmental compliance activities. (DOT, EPA, etc.)
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Actively participate in safety programs.
Complete all applicable documentation accurately, completely, with appropriate attention to detail, in a timely manner, without reminder.
Perform all work in compliance within Company standards and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Education:
High School degree or equivalent. Associate degree in a technical or mechanical field with a mechanical maintenance focus is preferred but not required.
Any applicable industry education, training, or experience is desirable.
Job Requirements:
Full time shift rotation for the process plant operation at the first opening, and upon the completion of all required training.
Receive and respond to callouts as needed to support operational requirements and emergency response outside of regular business hours.
Live within 30 minutes of the facility.
May be required to carry a company-provided communication device.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company.
Maintain all applicable Commercial Motor Vehicle requirements (log books, vehicle safety inspections, etc.).
Achieve and maintain all DOT Operator Qualification tasks as required by the job classification.
Basic computer skills. (MS Office: Outlook, Excel, and Word)
Basic math skills. (Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, etc.)
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently.
Take direction from supervision.
Focus attention on details and follow work rules.
Be able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
Ability to lift/maneuver/push/pull 50 lbs. frequently; up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
Maintain a regular and dependable attendance and high level of performance.
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.