Operations Administrator - Bakersfield, CA

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. Join our team and help shape the present and future of North America’s energy infrastructure with a career at Kinder Morgan.

Primary Purpose:

Provide comprehensive administrative support for natural gas operation locations.

Essential Duties:

• Assist the area Operations Manager and Supervisor in preparing, tracking, and managing the operation and capital budgets (annual & monthly).
• Contract preparation and administration, issuing of work directives, and verifying proper insurance certificates.
• Inventory management for two locations including issuing, transferring, and auditing stock parts. (Engine, Compressor, Pipe, Fittings, etc.).
• Generate requisitions and handle receiving in the procurement system.
• Ordering, receiving, tracking, and returning materials.
• Maintain and update ERP office manuals and distribute to employees for updating.
• Maintain and support employees with fleet vehicle statements.
• Maintain filing system for both general office and regulatory items such as DOT forms, PHMSA, etc.
• Participate in the safety program and maintain safety training records.
• Prepare invoices and expense reports by entering them into the accounting system.
• Time sheet review within the company timekeeping system, maintain records including tracking of holidays, vacations, short term disability, and other employee time records.
• Support employees in the correct coding of their P-card charges in Works.
• Order and maintain office and janitorial supplies.
• Answering phones, greet on-site visitors and handle other receptionist related duties.
• Monitor security cameras during the day and report any suspicious activities.
• Update local lists of personnel to regulatory agencies, customers, vendors, etc.
• Support meeting planning including booking rooms or hotels and making food arrangements.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience / specific knowledge:

• 3-5 years prior experience in office or administrative duties.
• Familiarity with budget development and cost tracking experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and other general computer skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong customer focus.
• Must keep required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize, prioritize and complete work with a minimum of supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Work in a team environment, take direction from and provide support to multiple leaders.
• Self-starter, able to function well in a multi-task environment to meet deadlines.

Above the minimum requirements, advantageous in this position:

• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Lawson experience.
• DOT and/or general regulatory work experience.

Job level commensurate with skills, knowledge and experience.

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.

Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record as determined by Kinder Morgan.

Pay range: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour. This position includes a discretionary annual incentive plan. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill sets.

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.

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.