Pipeline Specialist

Kinder Morgan
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 34 - 47 hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 2-4 yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Safety focus","Communication","Teamwork","Emergency responsiveness","Attention to detail"]

Coordinate and complete pipeline operations and maintenance tasks supporting plant and pipeline work, including corrosion, measurement, controls, and mechanical maintenance. Perform valve maintenance, hot tapping/stopple support, pigging, pipe cleaning, hydrostatic testing, and leak surveys using flame ionization equipment. Operate heavy excavation equipment, perform troubleshooting, pressure tests, and pipeline locating/marking, while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and contractor oversight.

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Kinder Morgan
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Pipeline Specialist

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Job Summary

Coordinate and complete pipeline operations and maintenance tasks supporting plant and pipeline work, including corrosion, measurement, controls, and mechanical maintenance. Perform valve maintenance, hot tapping/stopple support, pigging, pipe cleaning, hydrostatic testing, and leak surveys using flame ionization equipment. Operate heavy excavation equipment, perform troubleshooting, pressure tests, and pipeline locating/marking, while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and contractor oversight.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Coordinate pipeline operations and maintenance activities, including hot tap/stopple support, valve maintenance, pigging, pipe cleaning, hydrostatic testing, and leak surveys.
  • •Mobilize, operate, and maintain heavy excavation equipment (e.g., hydrovac truck, backhoe, track hoe, side boom, dozer) including excavation on loaded natural gas pipelines.
  • •Perform excavation spotter tasks and manage excavation crossings of lines.
  • •Launch, monitor, and receive pipeline pigs; disassemble and clean meter tubes; operate pipeline air-movers during hot work operations.
  • •Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns; oversee contractors and ensure work compliance with policies and procedures.
Travel: Extensive travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 34 - 47 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPensionPaid LeavePaid HolidaysLife Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or equivalent.
  • •Follow safety, environmental, and regulatory policies to complete work safely and responsibly, including proper hazardous waste handling.
  • •Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance procedures.
  • •Ability to operate heavy pipeline excavation equipment and large truck/trailer hauling equipment to transport project materials.
  • •Must have or acquire and maintain a valid CDL driver license and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Experience:2-4 years
Education:High School
Skills:Safety focusCommunicationTeamworkEmergency responsivenessAttention to detail
Licenses:CDL
Tech Stack:MS OfficeFlame ionization equipment

Company Brief

Kinder Morgan
Operates one of North America's largest energy infrastructure networks, including natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide, and terminal pipelines. The company stores, transports, and processes energy products across the United States and Canada.
Industry: Oil & Gas
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1997
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