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As a Pipeline Specialist, you will coordinate and complete pipeline operations and maintenance tasks and projects in support of plant, pipeline, corrosion, measurement, controls, pipeline maintenance, mechanical maintenance, and project management. Position Level and compensation will be commensurate with experience and skill set. The Pipeline Specialist (PPS) reporting location is Kinder Morgan’s Robstown Compressor Station located at 4526 FM 624, Robstown, TX 78380. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

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Position Description:

• Perform all phases of mobilizing, operating, and maintaining heavy excavation equipment (hydrovac truck, backhoe, track hoe, side boom, dozer, and skid steer) to include excavation frequently on loaded natural gas pipelines.
• Operate large truck and trailer hauling equipment required to transport heavy work equipment or project materials to job site.
• Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to operating heavy equipment, excavating loaded natural gas pipelines, assisting with pipe replacements, hot tapping and stopple equipment, pigging operations, pipe cleaning (internal and external), pipe fabrication, pipe recoating, and hydrostatic testing. Incumbent may be required to lead others, train, develop training, ensure compliance, supply financial input, scope projects and oversee the supervision of contractors and contract workers.
• This position also develops work plans and manages contractor construction crews that perform work on Kinder Morgan company assets and facilities.
• This position reports to a Pipeline Support Crew Lead to ensure consistency and assurance of work performed in compliance with governmental and company policies and procedures.
• Perform coating removal, surface preparation, and the application of coating systems including 3M Scotch-Cote 323.
• Installation of “Clock-Spring / Armor-Wrap” for repair on loaded pipelines.
• Perform excavation observer and spotter tasks.
• Perform troubleshooting and valve maintenance on DOT mainline isolation valves.
• Launch, monitor, and receive pipeline pigs and develop pipeline pigging plans.
• Conduct internal pipeline cleaning or pigging operations utilizing internal pipe cleaning equipment.
• Disassemble meter tubes and perform internal meter tube cleaning.
• Calibrate and maintain a holiday detector for coating application inspection.
• Perform pressure tests of pipelines and fabrications.
• Design and review pressure test plans per pipe and material specifications.
• Locate and mark pipelines with pipeline locating equipment, probe rods, or by hand digging with a shovel using drawings and alignment sheets for reference.
• Repair pig launchers and receivers, closures and install pig signals.
• Repair shorted pipeline casings and install CP test points on pipelines.
• Prepare pipelines for full encirclement sleeves for anomaly repairs.
• Coordinate pipeline segment replacements including helping develop the HazOp plan.
• Evacuate, purge and load pipelines; operate pipeline air movers to evacuate gas lines during hot work operations.
• Operate portable gas compressors and air compressors.
• Perform basic acetylene cutting and beveling operations.
• Perform duties of a welder helper as needed.