Operations Specialist – Port Sulphur, LA

Kinder Morgan
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Product ManagementExperience: 2-4 yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Good verbal and written communication","Customer focus","Mechanical aptitude","Safety focus","Teamwork"]

Operate and maintain gas transmission compressor and related pipeline facilities at the Port Sulphur compressor station. You’ll start/stop and monitor engines, pumps, compressors, and process equipment, diagnose and repair mechanical and instrumentation issues, and oversee upkeep of pipelines, right-of-way, and support facilities. The role also includes emergency callouts, compliance work (PHMSA/EPA and state agencies), documentation/recordkeeping, and coordinating with landowners and third-party contractors.

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Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan
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Operations Specialist – Port Sulphur, LA

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Job Summary

Operate and maintain gas transmission compressor and related pipeline facilities at the Port Sulphur compressor station. You’ll start/stop and monitor engines, pumps, compressors, and process equipment, diagnose and repair mechanical and instrumentation issues, and oversee upkeep of pipelines, right-of-way, and support facilities. The role also includes emergency callouts, compliance work (PHMSA/EPA and state agencies), documentation/recordkeeping, and coordinating with landowners and third-party contractors.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Product Management
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Operate and maintain pipelines, compressors, pump stations, engines, turbines, motors, and associated auxiliary/process equipment.
  • •Start/stop and run equipment within defined operating parameters; ensure cost-effective and efficient performance.
  • •Diagnose and repair mechanical components (engines, turbines, pumps, seals, valves) and related instruments.
  • •Perform installation, repair, and maintenance of valves, pipe/pipeline appurtenances, corrosion control, measurement equipment, and storage well equipment.
  • •Ensure safety/environment compliance, respond to emergencies, complete documentation/recordkeeping, and coordinate with landowners/tenants and third parties as needed.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceRetirementPaid HolidaysPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or GED; 2-year associate or vocational-tech degree in mechanical or instrumentation (or 5 years experience as a plus).
  • •Knowledge of compressor, pump stations, gas treatment, storage facilities, and process plant/pipeline system operations.
  • •Ability to respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours; available for shift work when applicable.
  • •Knowledge reading/interpreting blueprints, P&IDs, and other diagrams, plus safe handling practices for flammable gases and high/low pressure systems.
  • •Valid driver’s license and ability to achieve/maintain required OQ qualifications and other job-required certifications.
Experience:2-4 years
Education:High School in mechanical or instrumentation
Skills:Good verbal and written communicationCustomer focusMechanical aptitudeSafety focusTeamwork
Licenses:Valid driver's license
Languages:English
Tech Stack:MS OfficeOperating systems

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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