Energy H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Montana

Overview:

The operations specialist is responsible for safe operation of gathering systems and related equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with capital projects and day-to-day business relating to the gathering system.
• Assist on compressor maintenance and related equipment.
• Perform minor repairs with the assistance of others.
• Pig pipelines on a regular basis to maintain efficient operation.
• Assist with measurement duties by pulling samples and performing other related tasks when called upon.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Perform daily checks of compressor stations and fill out various reports.
• Take callouts on equipment and compressors, responding in a timely manner.
• Report all unsafe and environmental issues to supervisor.
• Take care of company vehicle and equipment.
• Oversee contract work.
• Seek out new ways of doing things.
• Report all excessive downtime to appropriate people.
• Help in other areas of the business as needed.
• Maintain company vehicle appropriately.
• Follow company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school degree or equivalent.

• General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering systems, and processing plant operations.
• Working knowledge of mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one and small group situation to other employees of the company and outside contractors.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues.
• Ability to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes adverse conditions.
• Valid state operating license with driving record insurable under company insurance standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.
• Climbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Routinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.
• Regularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 pounds of torque.
• Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
• Walks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.
• Candidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Subject to overtime and callouts.
• Works mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.
• Required to climb equipment and work in confined areas (i.e., tanks, between compressors, vessels).
• May be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.
• Wears safety equipment as required. Because this position requires donning SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), employees must pass a SCBA fit test and screening as a condition of employment.

WHY JOIN KINDER MORGAN:

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.