Operations Specialist - Shorewood, IL

Kinder Morgan
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 33.23 - 45.15 hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades0Education: high_schoolSkills: ["Communication","Customer focus","Mechanical aptitude","Teamwork","Safety awareness","Attention to details","Organization","Planning","Documentation"]

Operate and maintain gas pipeline systems and compression-related facilities, handling valve/pipe appurtenance work, general facility upkeep, and right-of-way maintenance. Support capital and O&M projects (excavation oversight, pigging support, leak surveys), oversee third-party maintenance/construction activities, and participate in safety and compliance work (PHMSA and state/EPA requirements). Serve as a company representative during landowner, tenant, and emergency/public official contacts, including after-hours call-outs.

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Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan
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Operations Specialist - Shorewood, IL

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Job Summary

Operate and maintain gas pipeline systems and compression-related facilities, handling valve/pipe appurtenance work, general facility upkeep, and right-of-way maintenance. Support capital and O&M projects (excavation oversight, pigging support, leak surveys), oversee third-party maintenance/construction activities, and participate in safety and compliance work (PHMSA and state/EPA requirements). Serve as a company representative during landowner, tenant, and emergency/public official contacts, including after-hours call-outs.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate and maintain pipelines and compression facilities, including compressors, engines, turbines, fans, pumps, valves, seals, and plant equipment.
  • •Install, repair, service, and maintain valves, pipe, and other pipeline appurtenances.
  • •Maintain facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, storage areas, offices, and compression facilities.
  • •Participate in capital and O&M projects in a support role (e.g., excavation oversight, air mover operation, pigging support, leak surveys).
  • •Represent the company in contacts with landowners/tenants, public officials/emergency officials, and local meetings; oversee third-party work and respond to after-hours emergencies/call-outs.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 33.23 - 45.15 hourly
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPensionPaid LeavePaid HolidaysParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED as a minimum.
  • •Preferred two-year degree or equivalence in a technical or mechanical field (mechanical or industrial maintenance).
  • •Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other software) and basic math skills.
  • •Good verbal and written communication skills, customer focus, and strong mechanical skills.
  • •Ability to safely operate a vehicle over rough terrain and meet physical demands (including lifting up to 50 lbs).
Experience:0Gas pipelinesEnergy infrastructure
Education:High School
Skills:CommunicationCustomer focusMechanical aptitudeTeamworkSafety awarenessAttention to detailsOrganizationPlanningDocumentation
Licenses:Valid driver's licenseCommercial driver's license
Languages:English
Tech Stack:MS OfficeOperating systemsLine locating 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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