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 >>Salary: Position Summary: This position will provide assistance to our engineering team with mapping, load analysis, and GPS-related tasks. This internship provides hands-on experience in electrical engineering applications, field data collection, and analytical assessments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assist in mapping electrical infrastructure using specialized software. 2. Utilize GPS technology to collect and verify location data for engineering projects. 3. Support engineers and staking technicians in data collection, load analysis, processing, and reporting. 4. Assist with field inspections to gather real-world data for analysis. 5. Responsible for compliance with the Cooperative's safety rules, policies, and procedures. 6. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance. 7. In addition to these responsibilities, may be assigned by the Director of Engineering and Technical Services to perform other duties from time to time. Education: Current high school or college student. Experience and Job Knowledge: No prior experience or job knowledge is required. Abilities and Skills: 1. Must be able to communicate in English, both in written and oral forms with the general public and co-workers. 2. Must be able to lift/move 50 pounds as necessary, without external assistance of personnel or mechanical aids. 3. Must be able to use office equipment such as a copier, facsimile, computer, and printer. 4. Must be able to walk distances up to one mile in uneven terrain. Working Environment: Work will primarily be performed within a climate-controlled office setting. Some tasks may require working in various field locations alongside our field staking technicians or electrical engineer. Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position. This position will work less than 30 hours per week with flexible hours, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
See More Details >>Primary Purpose: Perform major and minor mechanical repairs with minimum supervision to ensure proper performance and safety of district vehicles. Perform assigned work following established policies and procedures. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements preferred Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of diesel and gasoline engine maintenance and repair Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam Ability to access and use printed service materials Ability to communicate effectively with others Experience: 2 years experience as mechanic Major Responsibilities and Duties: Maintenance and Repairs • Perform minor and major mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and inspections on all district vehicles in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision. • Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule and maintain accurate, updated records of preventive maintenance. • Inspect vehicles and evaluate condition of systems, equipment, accessories, and lights; service as needed. • Do welding and minor body work. • Assign routine preventive maintenance tasks to mechanic helper and inspect completed work for quality. Safety • Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing. Operate tools, equipment, and machinery according to prescribed safety procedures. • Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. • Keep shop, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition and perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment according to established schedules. • Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures. Other • Maintain accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service. • Operate buses and other vehicles as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Tools/Equipment Used: Automotive diagnostic equipment; wheel balancing equipment; tire repairing equipment; small hand tools; power tools; welding torch; torque wrench; jack and lift equipment; computer and peripherals; school bus and district vehicles. Posture: Moderate standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Motion: Moderate walking, climbing; frequent grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; moderate driving Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, noise, vibration, and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work in tight or enclosed spaces; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress Fredericksburg ISD contributes $365 per month toward health insurance. This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 234 Friendship Lane, 830-997-9551).
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Fredericksburg, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. This apprenticeship lasts about three to four years, demanding extensive training under seasoned professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 5,000 mechanical engineers nationwide, with a projected job growth of 11% from 2023 to 2033. Apprentices in Fredericksburg, TX, earn an average of $1,556 per week, with experienced professionals earning upwards of $50,000 annually. Educational institutions, trade schools, and platforms like HireLevel facilitate apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a promising career with significant earning potential.
