Diesel Mechanic - Military Veterans
at Kinder Morgan
Job ID: 28964
Entry level starting at $27.68/hour. Job level is based on skills and experience - progressions available.
Mechanics come to Kinder Morgan from a variety of backgrounds and job experiences and receive training needed to maintain the equipment we use to serve our customers. JOIN OUR TEAM of talented and dedicated equipment mechanics!
Primary Purpose:Heavy Equipment Mechanics areresponsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing primarily heavy equipment related to the unloading, loading, transfer, and storage of bulk materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Dismantle and repair heavy equipment including diesel and gas engines, electric motors and generators, hydraulic and pneumatic attachments, cable handling devices, control systems, fuel and brake systems, etc.
- Diagnose problems and make repairs to heavy equipment, cranes, loaders, dozers, etc...
- Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical engines, vehicles, and equipment used in bulk handling operations.
- Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and safety devices on equipment and make adjustments.
- Operate a variety of tools/equipment such as cutting torch, welder, forklift, hand tools, power tools (impact wrench, drills, etc...), and electric meters.
- Perform work from blueprints, sketches, or verbal instructions.
- Participate in and promote safety and environmental programs.
- Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
-High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
- Experience working on all types of equipment specifically; dozers, wheel loader, fork trucks, and excavators.
-Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
-Previous experience in an industrial or bulk handling facility preferred.
-Must be able to work with a team, take direction from the supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
-Must possess the physical and mental dexterity to manipulate pedals, levers, and buttons to control the speed and direction of the equipment.
-Must be able to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
-Must maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
-Must be able to work overtime as needed.
-Must be able to respond to call outs.
-Must be able to work long hours, in excess of 12 hours, when required.
-Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.
-Willing and able to work at heights.
-Able to negotiate uneven surfaces.
-Able to carry up to 50 lbs.
-Must be able to pass company drug screen, background check, and any other applicable tests and clearances.
-Must be able to attain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
-Requires work in all types of weather conditions.
Experience
1 - 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience (Heavy Equipment experience a plus).
Port Sulphur, LA
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines, 140 terminals, 700 billion cubic feet of working natural gas storage capacity and have renewable natural gas generation capacity of approximately 3.8 Bcf per year with an additional 3.1 Bcf in development. Our pipelines transport natural gas, refined petroleum products, crude oil, condensate, CO2, renewable fuels and other products, and our terminals store and handle various commodities including gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, chemicals, metals, petroleum coke and ethanol and other renewable fuels and feedstocks.
Our Vision
Delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
Our Mission
Kinder Morgan provides energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of people, communities and business.
Join Our Team
Kinder Morgan is seeking to hire veterans, transitioning service members, and Military spouses across the country who will help shape the present and future of North America's energy infrastructure.
The energy we transport helps power homes and businesses and fuels cars and airplanes from coast to coast - a feat that would not be possible without our extraordinary people. We have approximately 11,000 employees who power Kinder Morgan and we are looking to add even more innovative, passionate individuals to our team.
Explore our available positions today!