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Kinder Morgan

Maintenance Mechanic

Kinder Morgan, Galena Park, Texas, United States, 77547

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Position Description

Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and calibrate equipment such as pumps, motors, and manifold control valves, turbine and positive displacement meters, proving equipment, tank gauging equipment, compressors, pressure and temperature gauges and auxiliary plant equipment. Conduct preventative maintenance to include regular inspections of equipment to prevent leakage, improper operating pressures, temperatures, and or vibrations issues. Will be subject to the on-call schedule and must respond to emergency call outs as scheduled. Perform housekeeping and general maintenance as required. Perform any other functions as trained, requested and instructed by supervision. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude; the candidates must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill through experience and /or training. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Successful completion of broad maintenance tasks Maintain the asset safely and in compliance with regulations and corporate policies. Provide oversight of on-site contractors and provide assurance of competency, safety, and productivity. Assist in the development of maintenance procedures and annual maintenance budgets. Continued implementation and enhancement of preventative maintenance programs. Continuously optimize, evaluate and effectively use company and contractor resources and personnel. Handle regulatory issues as required. Evaluation of company and contractor safety practices and performance. Operate a variety of equipment such as cutting torch, welder, forklift, hand tools and electric meters. Align machines and equipment for proper operation; repairs/lubricates machines, equipment, and operates repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications. Must be capable of climbing heights to maintain equipment. Manage spare/critical parts inventory keeping necessary amounts of inventory in stock to reduce any delays or failures. Properly record and complete maintenance reports and service records. Maintain a clean work space by removing trash and debris from all areas of responsibility including structures, offices, restrooms, break rooms, vehicles, etc. Maintain good and open communication with operators, supervision, and managers via radio and other proper means. Completion of maintenance inspections, checklists, and PMs. Participation in Process Safety Management with a heavy emphasis on mechanical integrity. Participation in safety and environmental training and attendance to daily briefings. Observation of company safety and operational procedures and policies. Promptly reporting of any observed unsafe conditions to management. Tasks involve the use of various mechanical, measuring & testing devices, hand and other tools, computers and other equipment, and driving company vehicles. Duties involve climbing tank stairs, digging, manually opening and closing large valves, regularly lifting 40 to 50 lbs. and occasionally moving or lifting up to 100 lbs., and other physical activities. Requires the use of computer / motor controlled equipment and / or the manual turning of valves on pipelines and manifolds. Provides HAZWOPER and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act support and is involved in emergency response activities. Drive company vehicle to work sites away from base location. Perform other duties as assigned. Level of position will be based on education and experience.

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