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HOW TO APPLY Email application to [email protected] PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS Include negative drug screening and, where use of a company vehicle is part of the duties, a clean motor vehicle record. BENEFITS Excellent benefits packages available to all full-time employees, including paid time off, health and dental insurance, Simple IRA, and others. Engineer in Training Job Description: VEI is seeking an entry level, Civil Engineer-in-training. Plan and design subdivisions, multi-family, commercial development, environmental, and water/septic/sewer/storm water/drainage systems. Includes some field work. FULL TIME. Requirements: • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent in Engineering and EIT. • Two years experience- preferred. • Ability to use AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Office Suite. • Good organization and communication skills. • Ability to effectively manage your schedule and deadlines. • Must have dependable transportation and steel-toed boots Benefits: • Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, IRA, PTO, Company Paid Holidays
See More Details >>Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, has been in operation since 1997. Over the years, we have understood that not only do our people contribute to our success, but that they should share in that success. We provide all employees with a safe, honest, trustworthy, ethical, respectful and professional work environment. We believe in building friendly and personal long-term relationships by supporting our employees with ongoing training, continued growth and internal advancement while cultivating teamwork and diversity with a culture of inclusion from various experiences and backgrounds. The Field Compression Engineering position requires a high interest and aptitude for rotating mechanical equipment. The position is challenging, exciting and provides opportunities to address new issues every day. The Field Compression Engineer will provide technical expertise to help maintain and improve the reliability of natural gas compression and ancillary equipment. Equipment types include: • Low speed integral reciprocating engines and compressors • High speed separable reciprocating engines and compressor • Gas turbine engines and centrifugal compressor Compression equipment supported by this role has a wide range of horsepower manufactured by various companies including Caterpillar, Clark, Cooper Bessemer, Dresser-Rand, General Electric, Ingersoll-Rand, Solar Turbines, Wartsila, Waukesha, and Worthington. This is a great opportunity if you have experience working in Refinery, Manufacturing, Railroad or Pipeline industries or while serving our country in the Military. To be considered for our Field Compression Engineer position in Odessa or Fredericksburg click on Apply Now to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. Primary Purpose • Provide technical expertise to support mechanical needs for various customers. • Aid in the specification of natural gas compression equipment based on provided operating conditions to optimize performance efficiencies, flexibility to changes in operating conditions, long-term reliability, ease of maintenance, while minimizing 20 year life cycle costs. • Establish vendor relationships as applies to equipment in the area. • Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism. • Organize work for timely completion and be available for overtime work if required. • Use personal judgment and specialized knowledge to provide and safeguard confidential information. • Communicate in a highly professional manner. Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully. E-mail will be professional at all times. • Travel (up to 50% often overnight) to contractor or Kinder Morgan sites for mechanical support as well as to attend meetings and conferences. Weekend travel is occasionally required. • Work with Operations in the development of annual budgets in regard to compression and ancillary equipment needs. • Maintain a high degree of attention to detail. • Be capable of managing multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels concurrently. • Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance. • Knowledgeable of company engineering specification. • Knowledgeable of company and governmental safety regulations. • Maintain a high regard for the safety of the general public, company and contract personnel, and company assets. • Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, control, and instrumentation drawings. • The preferred work location for this position is at the Odessa, TX Field Office or Fredericksburg, TX location, however other locations will be considered. Due to the territory covered by the Field Compression Engineer, it is posted at Odessa and Fredericksburg in Texas but there is only one opening. Please only apply for the location you are most interested in. Position Requirements Educational Requirements: • A 4-year engineering degree from an accredited school. Job Requirements: • Preferred two years practical experience (post degree) in the design and technical analysis of high pressure natural gas compressor systems. • Specific knowledge in natural gas compression equipment and the mechanical design of gas compression equipment (including reciprocating engines, gas turbines, electric motor drives, reciprocating compressors, and centrifugal compressors). • Proficiency in basic engineering skills. • Experience and knowledge with compressor station design. • Proficient in basic PC operations, including word-processing and spreadsheets. • Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs). Certifications, licenses, registrations: • Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools. • Occasionally climbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position. • Ability to react to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work. • Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included. • Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads. • Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional) Working conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • May work in low-lit areas • Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions • Wears safety equipment as required The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Job level will be 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. Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental , and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans. 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.
See More Details >>Description: Summary: The Mechanic is responsible for maintaining proper operating function of golf course equipment and performs major as well as minor repairs as needed. Essential job functions: • Schedule and perform appropriate preventative maintenance work. • Perform routine functions of maintenance and repairs of golf course/project equipment; tractors, riding mowers and hand mowers. • Keep all mowing equipment operable and properly sharpened. • Keep service records on all equipment and major repairs to facilitate historical evaluations. • Maintain shop working area in neat, orderly fashion and observe working conditions in compliance with all appropriate safety and compliance laws. • Work with Superintendent and Golf Maintenance Crew in training and safety of equipment with entire staff. • Maintain appropriate inventory control. • Ability to keep current with industry trends and training. • Assist with mechanical problems in other departments and provide assistance to guests in emergencies. • Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Physical Demands: • Must be able to frequently sit, stand, bend, kneel, walk and crouch • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects. • The co-worker can be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. • The employee is occasionally exposed to wildlife such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, bees and hornets Qualifications: • Three years’ experience as a mechanic on golf equipment. • Knowledge of electric and gas powered golf carts and engines. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the co-worker. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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