Line Patroller Eunice, LA

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle various commodities including gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, chemicals, metals, petroleum coke and ethanol and other renewable fuels and feedstocks. Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures. The Line Patroller position can be based out of Kinder Morgan's Eunice, LA or Kinder, LA compressor station. This is a Monday through Friday position with on-call responsibilities nights and weekends. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. To be considered for our Line Patroller job click on "Apply Now" to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. This is a great opportunity if you are an experienced Operations Specialist, Equipment and Controls Technician, Maintenance Manager, Natural Gas Operations Technician, Railway Engineer, Quality Tech, Corrosion Technician, Gas Mechanic or similar.

Primary Purpose:

Implement the company's Damage Prevention Program including performing and coordinating work group activities including patrolling, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection of Company gas/liquids pipelines, appurtenances, compressor stations, process plants and other related facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Locate and mark facilities per Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures prior to and during encroachment excavation. Perform pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys and inspections per Company procedures. Coordinate local/state Damage Prevention activities. •Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures of excavation activities near pipeline facilities. Responsible for inspection of projects primarily relating to excavation near pipeline facilities and repair of pipeline facilities. Responsible for inspection duties per Company policies including; completion of required documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight and supervision, act as Company representative during construction activities, report progress to Operations and Project Manager and ensure proper reporting and compliance with Safety and Environmental policies. Participates in quality emergency responder programs. Must be proficient and detailed oriented to accurately process State One-Call locate requests from excavators and contractors using company software. Represent the Company during contacts with landowners/tenants, public officials, emergency officials, general public and local organizations (One-Call, Pipeline Associations, Department of Transportation-PHMSA, etc.). Inspect/oversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties. Train and oversee Company and third party personnel as required. Perform governmental compliance activities (Department of Transportation-PHMSA, State Agencies, Environmental Protection Agency, etc.). Perform and oversee mapping, house count surveys, record keeping, and data entry duties per Company policies. Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns. Actively participate in safety programs and initiatives. Participate in the development of O&M Procedures, Site Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans. Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping. Assist with all Gas Operation - Pipeline and Compressor Station activities as required. Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements. Regular and predictable work attendance Demonstrate performance toward Operational Excellence. Other duties as assigned.