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Kinder Morgan Maintenance Planner/ Scheduler in PASADENA, Texas
Maintenance Planner/ Scheduler
Job ID #: 28821 Location: TX-PASADENA
Functional Area: Misc./Trades Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: More than 10 years Relocation Provided: No
Education Required: High School Diploma
RC/Department: 6478 -GULFLIQ PASADENA RC 6478 :KMLQT
Position Description
KINDER MORGAN
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We are a market leader in each of our businesses – Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.
Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package that begins on your first day, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.
BUSINESS UNIT: TERMINALS
Kinder Morgan is the largest independent terminal operator in North America, providing a strong, reliable network of 144 terminals serving our customers’ storage, distribution, blending and logistical needs. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. We have a combined liquids storage capacity of approximately 151 million barrels and handle about 59 million tons of dry bulk materials annually.
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
• Provide QA/QC field inspection of construction activities and contract personnel associated with expansion and sustaining capital projects for the Gulf Region. Senior inspector also supervises daily schedule of other field inspectors.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
• Oversee Construction Inspector/Coordinator work force to include: coordinating with Project Manager to right size Inspector work force to meet construction demands
• Oversee Inspection group day to day issues and make daily work assignments; Ensure Inspectors receive schedules, drawings and other support materials necessary to effectively manage their assigned projects in the field;
• Train and orient new contract personnel to facilities
• Be the liaison between Project Managers, Inspectors, and Operations.
• Coordinate x-ray, vac truck and other field services to minimize cost impact for these services to capital projects
• Act as Project Manager for some of the limited scope, cost plus/target price type projects utilizing inspector work force as support.
• Support Engineering department goals, to include completing projects on their assigned dates and at their estimated budgets.
• Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION:
• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or ten to fifteen years’ experience and/or training in field construction management related to heavy industrial petrochemical construction; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE/SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of petroleum terminal piping, valves, tanks, and pumping systems
• Knowledge of welding procedures for API storage tanks and petroleum piping systems, welding inspection certifications desirable
• Knowledge of coating systems used in petroleum terminals, tanks and piping systems
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
• API 653 certification or ability to obtain
• DOT O.Q. qualifications for pipeline maintenance
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
• Willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment
• Must pass and complete Safety training/certification as required by customers to work in their facilities and as required by Kinder Morgan at all locations
• 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) within 8 weeks from hire.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to efficiently present information in a one on one setting and in small groups situations to contractors, and other employees.
• Computer skills; knowledge of Internet Explorer software; Microsoft Windows Operating system; excel spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software
• Must be willing and able to work as a part of team.
• Ability to work with others.
• Must have ability and willingness to work with a team, take directions from supervisor(s), with a high degree of attention to details, follow work rules and adhere to established work schedules.
• Treat people with respect, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and ethically, upholds organizational values.
• Prioritize and plans work activities using time efficiently, plans for additional resources, organizers schedules of other people and their tasks, develops realistic action plans.
• Be self-motivated, able to take instructions and use sound judgment in day to day decision making. Safety in performance of duties common to the position.
• Punctual and reliable in work attendance.
• Must be capable to perform all essential duties of the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Must be willing and able to work in the outside in the plant environment, in all types of climatic conditions.
• Travel to other field or corporate locations may be required depending on nature of ongoing work activities
• Must be willing and able to carry a cell phone and respond as needed. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.