Operations Specialist- Mechanical

Position Description: Responsible for the maintenance, installation, and operation of Company gas compressors and industrial engines and compressors, appurtenances, terminals, process plants and other related facilities.

Position Requirements

Experience / Specific knowledge:

• Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting industrial natural gas fired engines and natural gas compressors.

• Knowledge of compressor, gas engine maintenance, gas treatment, liquids storage facilities, process plant, gathering pipeline system operations.

• Knowledge reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.

• Excellent record keeping skills, i.e. engine hours, maintenance records, plant operation logs, environmental inspections, scheduling of produced water and condensate shipments etc.

• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high/low pressure systems.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

• May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations.

• Certification and/or training on Waukesha, Caterpillar, Cooper, Dresser Rand, Ariel, and other makes of industrial engine/compressor packages desirable but not required.

• May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.

• Achieve and maintain all Operator Qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification.

• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software).

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals) • Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Customer focus.

• Ability to work with a team as well as independently, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.

• Job level commensurate with experience and skill set.

Physical demands/Working Conditions:

• Must respond to, and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which may require carrying a communication device (mobile phone).

• Position is currently on a traditional Monday through Friday schedule; schedules may be subject to change to meet operational needs.

• Will be required to be on-call on a rotating basis.

• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions (hot and cold environments, rain, snow, high winds).

• Must be able to frequently: Enter confined spaces; Climb to, and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways.

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and 50 pounds from floor to waist.

• 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 work in low-lit areas.

• Frequently required to work in high-noise environments.

• Occasional travel out of area may be required (less than 10%).

• Be available for shift work when applicable.

• Primary work location will be in the Altamont, Utah area; Candidates must live within 30 driving miles of the Kinder Morgan Altamont Plant for response time to call-outs (i.e., Roosevelt, Neola, Altamont, Duchesne).

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.