The Mechanic Specialist position can be based out of Kinder Morgan’s Markham location in Bay City, TX or the new location being built in Damon, TX, depending on a candidate’s location. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals, and other products.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves ethically and responsibly. 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.

Due to the territory covered by the Mechanical Specialist position is posted in Damon, TX and Bay City, TX but there is only one opening; so please only apply once and indicate the location you are most interested in for consideration. Do not apply to more than one of the locations for this position.

To be considered for our Mechanic Specialist job click on “Apply Now” to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. This is a great opportunity if you have experience performing maintenance and overhauls on compressors, reciprocating engines, turbines, pumps, and extruders from various manufacturers including Caterpillar, Ingersoll Rand, Clark Cooper Bessemer, and Solar or if you have similar experience working in Refinery, Manufacturing, Railroad or Pipeline industries or while serving our country in the Military.

Primary Purpose:

• Repair and maintain mechanical equipment and/or auxiliary equipment.
• Perform heavy mechanical maintenance and replacement of reciprocating and turbine engines and compressors, including prime movers and auxiliary units.
• This position reports to a Crew Leader to ensure consistency in maintenance practices and detailed computer documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• These duties include assessing the condition of engine and compressor components as well as performing the required maintenance based on company standards and original manufacturer's specifications.
• Identify, report, and assist in correcting safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork timely and accurately.
• Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Overtime may be required and is anticipated.
• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• This position requires the individual to follow all safety policies so that tasks and assignments are completed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, with an emphasis on finishing each day injury and incident free.

Our Mechanical Specialists come to Kinder Morgan from a variety of backgrounds, job titles, Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), and Career Management Fields (CMF). Many of our employees are Veterans who transitioned from Active Duty or currently serve in the Reserves. So whether you received your training while serving our Country in the military or while working in the private sector we encourage you to consider continuing your career as a Mechanical Specialist with Kinder Morgan.