Job Information
Kinder Morgan, Inc. Operator - Bakken Plant in Sidney, Montana
Position Description
The operator is responsible for overall daily operations of processing plant and compressor station and assists with maintenance activities. Dedicated to providing security to our employees, Kinder Morgan offers a comprehensive benefit program that includes, medical, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k), a retirement contribution (pension plan) and more.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Measures and records production at various locations
Operates processing plant, gas compressors, pumps, and other related equipment
Performs minor repairs and major repairs with assistance from others on compressors and other related equipment
Takes callouts and responds in a timely manner
Assists mechanical, measurement, and other company personnel as needed
Ensures the cost effectiveness and efficiency of all engines and associated equipment
Ensures that the product and gas meets the requirement and specs of the customer
Operates and maintains compressor stations and processing plant daily; records production and equipment readings
Completes appropriate documentation and paperwork for all activities performed
Reports all excessive downtime to appropriate people
Maintains company vehicle appropriately
Other duties as assigned
All tasks are to be performed in consideration of the following:
o Adherence to state, federal and local laws and regulations
o Adherence to all company policies and procedures
o Practice of company core values
o Safety in the forefront of every task performed
Position Requirements
Education and/or experience:
High school degree or equivalent
General knowledge of compressor stations, gathering system, and processing plant operations
Follows company policies, practices, and regulatory requirements
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
Certificates, licenses, registrations:
Valid state operating license with acceptable driving record
Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 foot 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
Working conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Works mostly outdoors,...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity