Kinder Morgan, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Technician - Mechanical / Maintenance
Port Arthur, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expKinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, and they are seeking a Technician for their terminals business unit. The role involves diagnosing and maintaining material bulk handling equipment, assisting in transportation, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Diagnose problems and maintain a variety of material bulk handling equipment including belt conveyors
Assist in the transportation and movement of mechanical bulk handling equipment (Ship Loading)
Assembles and installs equipment such as drive motors, conveyors, and pulley assemblies
Perform certified stick welding and/or cutting torch operations as needed
Aligns machines and equipment for proper operation
Assembles machines, and bolts, welds, rivets, or otherwise fastens them to foundation or other structures
Repairs and lubricates material bulk handling machines and equipment
Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and safety devices on equipment, and makes adjustments
Operates a variety of equipment such as cutting torch, welder, forklift, hand tools and electric meters
Lubricates moving parts, examines and operates repaired equipment to verify equipment conformance to specifications
Performs activities of co-workers as directed
Compliance with all Company Safety Rules and Regulations while performing all duties
Take direction and report to direct supervisor (Terminal Maintenance Supervisor)
Provide oversight of on-site contractors and provide assurance of competency, safety, and productivity
As a member of the general maintenance crew, perform duties pertaining to the maintenance crew; grease/lubricating bearings, rollers, ship loader, belts, overhead crane bucket, crane cable repairs etc
Participate in Ship loading operation’s as needed
Other functions as trained and assigned by management
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required
1-3 years' experience required
Operates equipment in a safe and efficient manner
Utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment for the assigned tasks and report damaged protective equipment and unsafe conditions to Terminal Supervisor
Able to work at different work locations when needed
Perform housekeeping and general maintenance as required
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally
Must work shift schedule as assigned and overtime with little to no notice during the week, weekends, holiday, etc. as needed for operational needs
In order to appropriately perform the essential duties of this job, regular work attendance is required
If required must be able to perform shift work, rotating day/night
You will be subject to the on-call schedule and must respond to emergency call outs as scheduled
Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers and must be willing to use personal and/or company vehicle in the course of employment
Must obtain and/or meet all requirements to enter foreign trade zones; such as background checks by both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security, i.e. obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)
Must be able to pass a Drug and Alcohol test along with a Hair follicle test
Must possess Safety training/certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by Kinder Morgan at all locations
Must be able to complete/pass DISA/ISTC background check and testing for entrance into refinery
Understand and comply with customer and Kinder Morgan's rules and policies
Must be willing and able to work as a part of team, take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedules, focus attention to details, and follow work rules
Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend, squat, reach, etc. for extended periods of time
Ability to handle evolving conditions
Ability to identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns
This position consist of outside work and adverse weather conditions may apply
Must be able to work in dusty environment
Must wear FRC clothing
Must be able to lift 70 pounds
Physically able to handle large tools, climb on and off the equipment, ascend and descend ladders, and should not have a fear of heights
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical part, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions and vibration
The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and loud noise levels
Preferred
2-5 years' experience with conveying, material handling systems
Must be self-motivated and self-starter
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Two retirement plans
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.
Founded in 2000Chicago, Illinois, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$830MKey Investors
ArcLight Capital
2025-03-21Acquired
2023-06-15Secondary Market
2021-02-22Secondary Market· $830M
Leadership Team
David Michels
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth Grubb
Chief Operating Officer, Gas Pipelines
Recent News
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