Plant Mechanic

Kinder Morgan CO2 Company is currently seeking a Mechanic for the SACROC Production in Snyder, TX. The successful candidate will serve a vital role in maintaining the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the Production Rotating Equipment. The SACROC Production operation employs a multitude of processes which include over 42 split case MSD Bingham pumps, 100 transfer pumps, 26 VRU’s, 30 air compressors, and 6 positive displacement pumps. Position level commensurate with experience and skill sets.

Duties include: 

• Provide support to operations to ensure production downtime is minimized.
• Recognize and promote ideas that provide safer, efficient and cost effective operation, making sure that operating costs are consistent with budgetary expectations.
• Support and work with outside groups such as process engineering, project engineering, and the Operations Excellence team on safety, optimization, and expansion initiatives.

Experience Required 

• Must have completed at least one (1) year as a Mechanic or industry equivalent
• Experience working on split case MSD Bingham pumps
• Experience working on and rebuilding Gris wold, Gould’s, and Worthington centrifugal pumps
• Experience working on Vapor Recover Units (VRU)
• Knowledge of associated VRU lubrication and cooling systems
• Experience Ingersoll Rand and Quincy air compressors
• Experience with Laser Alignments and or dial indicator alignments.
• Basic computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Must maintain a valid drivers license and a driving record acceptable to KM’s insurer.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from manager, keep required work schedules, focus on attention to detail, and follow work rules.

Education Required 

• High School Diploma

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, reach with hands and arms.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
• Production piping systems contain H2S and hydrocarbon gases which are flammable and may be explosive under certain circumstances
  
• Requires working on holidays when a holiday falls on a scheduled on-call weekend
  
• Must be available 24 hrs a day Mon-Fri and must be available for scheduled on call weekends.

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.