NG Pipeline Operations Specialist - Shreveport, LA

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 140 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils 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 is based out of our KinderHawk Operations in Shreveport, LA located at 9580 Saint Vincent Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71106.  This position requires shift work 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.

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Primary purpose:

• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of pipelines, compressors and auxiliary equipment, engines, turbines, motors, cooling equipment, pumps, dehydration equipment, process equipment, valves, seals and other related equipment. Support pipeline integrity and maintenance programs, including pigging operations and inline inspection activities, to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable pipeline operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Perform routine and maintenance pigging operations, including preparation, operation, and postrun activities.
• Operate, launch, track, and receive pipeline pigs, including inline inspection devices (ILI / smart pigs), in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare pig launchers and receivers, including isolation, pressurization, depressurization, purging, and verification of safe conditions.
• Assist with ILI tool handling, run setup, receipt, and postrun inspection, including documentation and chainofcustody requirements.
• Perform inspections and minor maintenance on pigging facilities, valves, closures, and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot and respond to abnormal conditions during pigging or ILI runs, including stalled tools or pressure irregularities.
• Complete required pigging and ILI documentation, reports, and records.
• Start, stop and operate engines/pumps within defined operating parameters.
• Ensure the cost effective and efficient performance of all engines, pumps and associated equipment at compressor stations, pipelines, and process plants.
• Diagnose and repair engines, pumps, seals, valves and instruments.
• Install, repair, service and maintain valves, pipe, pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control protection systems, measurement equipment and storage well equipment.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, and gather or storage areas, including but not limited to excavating, repairing, coating and backfilling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, weed control, etc.
• Maintain, adjust, make minor repairs, and operate equipment (e.g., industrial wheeled tractors, water pumps, air compressors, expanders, coolers, test equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Represent the Company during contacts with landowner/tenants, public officials/emergency officials and at local meetings. (One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.)
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Train and oversee company and third party personnel as required (e.g., personnel in progression, transport drivers, contractors, visitors, etc.)
• Perform governmental compliance activities (DOT, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.)
• Perform minor electrical maintenance.
• ID, 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.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory, and Company tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.