{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"76873998c91c25e7aa7e07ee","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/76873998c91c25e7aa7e07ee","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/76873998c91c25e7aa7e07ee","title":"Operator - Epping Station","description":"Overview:\n\nThis is a journey-level nonexempt position and works under general supervision. Responsible for the safe operations of equipment, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of mechanical equipment used in pipelines, pump stations and storage facilities as well as maintaining compliance in adherence with company, local, state, and federal policies. Job level commensurate with experience and skillset.\n\nResponsibilities:\nDemonstrate and demand a safety culture of zero accidents.\nEnsure compliance with company manual and policies during all projects, daily operations, and abnormal operating conditions.\nComplete assigned area's regulatory, company policy, operational, and all other assigned tasks. Paperwork is to be completed accurately, thoroughly, and filed in appropriate places.\nTake all measures to safely protect the environment, public, employees, and assets.\nInstall, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, and repair various mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic pieces of equipment and keep all appropriate documentation associated with these duties up to date.\nIdentify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.\nDemonstrate performance toward operational excellence.\nMentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.\nResponsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.\nOversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.\nMaintain sufficient inventory of mechanical supplies and repair parts to meet most emergency situations.\nWork with project managers and contractors on all new construction projects.\nCommunicate with supervisor on maintenance and repair issues, be receptive to change, and exchange ideas.\nCoordinate with other company departments regarding product movement.\nUnderstand emergency procedures, review SPCC and FRP annually, and be prepared for emergency response within the assigned area.\nMaintain audit readiness.\nUse good critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems.\nUpdate and distribute reports on product movement.\nCollaborate with other company departments to meet nominations when equipment failure, other constraints, or changes are experienced.\nUnderstand and be proficient in operations of pipeline and stations.\nMaintain customer relationships and provide excellent customer service by maintaining communication and aggressively solving problems that arise.\nNotify supervisor of any issues.\nDuring on call status, individual needs to always have cell phone with them. Timely responses are essential.\nMay also perform repair and maintenance work, pigging of the pipelines, maintenance of right-of-way and grounds around pipeline, and other facilities and line locates as needed.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\n\nEducation:\n\nHigh school degree or equivalent.\nGeneral knowledge of terminal/storage facilities, gathering systems, and product movement.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nJob planning and prioritizing.\nIntermediate computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software).\nGood verbal and written communication skills.\nCustomer focus.\nAbility to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.\nBasic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).\nAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues.\nAbility to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.\nMust possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.\nMay be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.\n\nWorking Conditions:\n\nUses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.\nClimbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.\nRoutinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.\nRegularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 pounds of torque.\nRegularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.\nWalks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.\nCandidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements.\nMust respond to and address callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which requires carrying a communication device.\nWorks mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.\nRequired to climb equipment and work in confined areas (i.e., tanks, between compressors, vessels).\nMay be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.\nOvertime may be required and is anticipated.\nWears safety equipment as required.\nWhy Join Kinder Morgan:\n\nKinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.\n\nKinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.\n\nFor more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.","company":"Kindermorgan","rawCompany":"kindermorgan","city":"Epping","state":"ND","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-19T18:46:17.761Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-8091.00","title":"Chemical Plant and System Operators","slug":"chemical-plant-and-system-operators"},{"code":"51-8093.00","title":"Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers","slug":"petroleum-pump-system-operators-refinery-operators-and-gaugers"},{"code":"51-8099.00","title":"Plant and System Operators, All Other","slug":"plant-and-system-operators-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"486990","title":"All Other Pipeline Transportation","slug":"all-other-pipeline-transportation"},{"code":"237120","title":"Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction","slug":"oil-and-gas-pipeline-and-related-structures-construction"},{"code":"486210","title":"Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas","slug":"pipeline-transportation-of-natural-gas"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Operator - Epping Station","description":"Overview:\n\nThis is a journey-level nonexempt position and works under general supervision. Responsible for the safe operations of equipment, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of mechanical equipment used in pipelines, pump stations and storage facilities as well as maintaining compliance in adherence with company, local, state, and federal policies. Job level commensurate with experience and skillset.\n\nResponsibilities:\nDemonstrate and demand a safety culture of zero accidents.\nEnsure compliance with company manual and policies during all projects, daily operations, and abnormal operating conditions.\nComplete assigned area's regulatory, company policy, operational, and all other assigned tasks. Paperwork is to be completed accurately, thoroughly, and filed in appropriate places.\nTake all measures to safely protect the environment, public, employees, and assets.\nInstall, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, and repair various mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic pieces of equipment and keep all appropriate documentation associated with these duties up to date.\nIdentify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.\nDemonstrate performance toward operational excellence.\nMentor fellow employees when the opportunity presents itself.\nResponsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.\nOversee the construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.\nMaintain sufficient inventory of mechanical supplies and repair parts to meet most emergency situations.\nWork with project managers and contractors on all new construction projects.\nCommunicate with supervisor on maintenance and repair issues, be receptive to change, and exchange ideas.\nCoordinate with other company departments regarding product movement.\nUnderstand emergency procedures, review SPCC and FRP annually, and be prepared for emergency response within the assigned area.\nMaintain audit readiness.\nUse good critical thinking skills to identify and solve problems.\nUpdate and distribute reports on product movement.\nCollaborate with other company departments to meet nominations when equipment failure, other constraints, or changes are experienced.\nUnderstand and be proficient in operations of pipeline and stations.\nMaintain customer relationships and provide excellent customer service by maintaining communication and aggressively solving problems that arise.\nNotify supervisor of any issues.\nDuring on call status, individual needs to always have cell phone with them. Timely responses are essential.\nMay also perform repair and maintenance work, pigging of the pipelines, maintenance of right-of-way and grounds around pipeline, and other facilities and line locates as needed.\nOther duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\n\nEducation:\n\nHigh school degree or equivalent.\nGeneral knowledge of terminal/storage facilities, gathering systems, and product movement.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\n\nJob planning and prioritizing.\nIntermediate computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software).\nGood verbal and written communication skills.\nCustomer focus.\nAbility to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.\nBasic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).\nAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out day-to-day operation issues.\nAbility to make quick and reasonable decisions in sometimes-adverse conditions.\nMust possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.\nMay be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties.\n\nWorking Conditions:\n\nUses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools.\nClimbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.\nRoutinely reacts to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.\nRegularly bends, stoops, moves from ground level to higher levels, raises/lifts from ground level a load up to 50 lbs., manually transports a load up to 75 lbs., and applies up to 150 pounds of torque.\nRegularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.\nWalks an average of 5 miles per day, up to 7 miles per day.\nCandidates may be subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements.\nMust respond to and address callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which requires carrying a communication device.\nWorks mostly outdoors, in and around mechanical, industrial and electrical equipment.\nRequired to climb equipment and work in confined areas (i.e., tanks, between compressors, vessels).\nMay be subject to work in hazardous conditions including hydrocarbon vapor, adverse weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.\nOvertime may be required and is anticipated.\nWears safety equipment as required.\nWhy Join Kinder Morgan:\n\nKinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.\n\nKinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.\n\nFor more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.","datePosted":"2026-08-19T18:46:17.761Z","dateModified":"2026-08-19T18:46:17.761Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Kindermorgan","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Epping","addressRegion":"ND","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"76873998c91c25e7aa7e07ee"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/76873998c91c25e7aa7e07ee"}}