Job Information
Kinder Morgan Plant Mechanic in SNYDER, Texas
Plant Mechanic
Job ID #: 29201 Location: TX-SNYDER
Functional Area: Misc./Trades Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years Relocation Provided: No
Education Required: GED
RC/Department: 1067 -CO2-FLD OPS SNYDER GAS PLANT :CO2
Position Description
Plant Mechanic-CO2
Kinder Morgan CO2 Company is currently seeking a Plant Mechanic for the Snyder Gas Plant with a hiring range from level 1 - 5 dependent on experience and skill sets. The successful candidate will serve a vital role in maintaining the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the plant including maintenance, process, and compression operations. The Snyder Gas Plant employs a multitude of processes which include NGL Recovery and fuel manufacturing. These processes include four amine sweetening units, molecular sieve dehydration, Turbo Expander Unit, various gas and air compression units, and numerous pumps.
The Snyder Gas Plant fleet consists of several slow speed reciprocating gas compressors (Cooper GMVH) The fleet also contains several electric driven Ariel reciprocating compressors, two 5000 HP, one 500 HP, and two 150 HP. The main purpose of these compressors is to compress raw produced gas for further processing. In addition to these raw gas compressors, the Snyder Gas Plant has three 8G825 White Superior driven MW-64 reciprocating propane refrigeration compressors. The Snyder Gas plant is a PSM Facility.
Job Responsibilities
Operate company vehicles during daily activities.
Monitoring of facilities to identify operational problems.
Perform routine maintenance of process and compression equipment.
Shutdown and start-up of equipment (pumps, facilities, equipment, etc.)
Provide oral and written communication of activities to appropriate personnel.
Interact with contract personnel.
Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
Promote the company’s EHS philosophy and culture.
Perform Lockout and Tag-out duties for maintenance work.
Complete appropriate documentation
Use Maximo to complete Work Orders as needed.
Be a contributing member of the PSM Teams
Be available for call out during work week or when required.
Manual Labor
Serve as a Kinder Morgan representative to contract activities.
Position Requirements
Working Conditions
Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions in daylight & darkness.
May be required to stand, walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs or ladders, use hand tools, and reach with hands and arms.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Exposure to process, compressors, vessels, and piping systems contain H2S and hydrocarbon gases which are flammable and may be explosive under certain circumstances.
Be available for call-out and overtime.
Minimum Position Requirements (Specific experience, skills, knowledge, certifications, licenses, competencies, working conditions)
Solid safety and environmental practices
Basic math skills
Self-starter and high drive for results
Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
Strong teamwork
Strong communication skills
Basic computer skills
Must maintain a valid driver’s license, and a driving record satisfactory to the company’s insurers.
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus on attention to detail, and follow work rules.
Must be available to participate 24/7 on-call rotation and be on site within 45 minutes of call outs. (May require working on regular scheduled holidays.)
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Knowledge (Above the minimum requirements; not required, but advantageous in this position)
Experience in oil and gas operations
Experience in gas processing
Experience in gas compression maintenance and operations
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Educational Requirements (Minimal requirements and any additional education or training that would be helpful)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Associates or Technical Degree in applicable field preferred.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.