Our Mechanic Specialists start at a minimum of $34.97 per hour with the opportunity to advance through training and work experience starting at six months. Initial Job level will be commensurate with experience and skill sets. The standard schedule is 4-10’s; working 10-hour days Monday through Thursday. Position includes travel, overtime (which sometimes requires working Friday and weekends) and on-call responsibilities nights and weekends. Kinder Morgan offers a competitive total compensation package including: • Company subsidized medical through Blue Cross Blue Shield of TX • Company subsidized dental through Delta Dental. • Optional vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, and much more. Kinder Morgan provides employees with the following benefits at no cost to you (subject to plan provisions): • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance: equal to 2x your base annual salary. • Personal Retirement Account (PRA) contributions of 4% or 5% (depending on your age/service) of your eligible compensation • Savings Plan - 401(k) contributions each pay period equal to 5% of your eligible compensation. • 120 hours of PTO annually (prorated first year) which increases based on years of service. • 9 paid holidays This is a great opportunity if you have experience performing maintenance and overhauls on compressors, reciprocating engines, turbines, pumps, and extruders from various manufacturers including Caterpillar, Ingersoll Rand, Clark Cooper Bessemer, and Solar or if you have similar experience working in Refinery, Manufacturing, Railroad or Pipeline industries or while serving our country in the Military. To be considered for our Georgia-based Mechanical Specialist job click on Apply Now to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. The Mechanic Specialist position can be based out of Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Ocmulgee or Ellerslie locations in Georgia. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. Primary Purpose This position is responsible for the maintenance inspections of reciprocating engines and compressors, and auxiliary plant equipment. Troubleshooting and overhaul of Solar gas turbines, centrifugal gas compressors. The regular work schedule for a Mechanic Specialist is four ten-hour days per week, working within a maintenance group which requires frequent travel. The position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends and requires a strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to troubleshoot and repair various types of mechanical equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform heavy mechanical maintenance and replacement of reciprocating and turbine engines and compressors, including prime movers and auxiliary units. • Report to a Crew Leader to ensure consistency in maintenance practices and detailed computer documentation. • Assess the condition of engine and compressor components and perform the required maintenance based on company standards and original manufacturer's specifications. • Identify, report, and assist in correcting safety and environmental concerns. • Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork timely and accurately. • Perform all work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements. • Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence. • Maintain regular, dependable attendance, and a high level of performance. • Overtime may be required and is anticipated. • Carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours. • Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public. • Follow all safety policies so that tasks and assignments are completed in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, with an emphasis on finishing each day injury and incident-free. • Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies after regular business hours including after dark hours, which may require carrying a communication device. Our Mechanical Specialists come to Kinder Morgan from a variety of backgrounds, job titles, Military Occupational Specialties (MOS), and Career Management Fields (CMF). Many of our employees are Veterans who transitioned from Active Duty or currently serve in the Reserves. So whether you received your training while serving our Country in the military or while working in the private sector we encourage you to consider continuing your career as a Mechanical Specialist with Kinder Morgan. Due to the territory covered by the Mechanical Specialist position, it can be based out of Ellerslie or Macon depending on a candidate’s location. Please only apply for the location you are most interested in, as there is only one opening. Education • High School Diploma or GED Experience/Specific Knowledge • Knowledge of compressor, pump stations, gas treatment, storage facilities, process plant, gather transmission, pipeline system operations. • Knowledge reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams Certifications, Licenses, Registrations • Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements • May be required to possess a commercial driver’s license, drive a company commercial vehicle and comply with all commercial vehicle regulations • May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties • Achieve and maintain all OQ qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification. Competencies, Skills and Abilities: • Applicant must be able to operate hand, pneumatic and hydraulic tools. • Proficient with micrometers and precision measuring equipment. • Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software). • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals). • Good verbal and written communication skills. • Customer focus. • Available for shift work when applicable. • Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules. • Ability to speak and understand English. Physical Demands • Must be able to: • Withstand and work in extreme weather conditions • Frequently enter confined spaces • Lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and 50 pounds from floor to waist. • Frequently climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways • Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells while carrying up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively. Working Conditions • The regular work schedule is four ten hour days per week. • The position requires the ability to work extended hours and weekends. • May work in low-lit areas • Work requirements include; good dexterity and mobility to function in climbing, bending, kneeling, working with hands extended above the head, twisting of the upper body, standing for long periods of time, working in confined spaces, exposure to extreme weather conditions and lifting. • The position requires the operation of a company vehicle. 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. 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. About the Company: Kinder Morgan
See More Details >>Mechanical Technician (Level II) SUMMARY: The basic function of the Mechanic is to install, troubleshoot, clean, inspect, and maintain mechanical equipment throughout the facility in a safe, environmentally compliant and professional manner. SAFETY: Understand and follow all safety procedures Current on all safety training Wears all required PPE when necessary (steel toe boots, safety glasses, ear plugs) Understanding of Lock Out Tag Out procedures for assigned areas. Perform duties according to OSHA guidelines, policies and procedures Complete General Plant Safety Training within the first 8 weeks. PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES: The following lists the principle activities associated with the position of Mechanic. Monitors and maintains facility equipment to ensure safe, environmentally compliant and efficient equipment and facility operation. Maintains and follows all Company environmental compliance, health and safety requirements, policies, procedures and rules. Completes all required Environmental Compliance Training. Performs preventive and repair maintenance procedures safely, environmentally compliant and professionally with minimal supervision in accordance with Federal and State Regulations, and Company Work Rules, Policies and Procedures. Initiates and completes work-orders and requisitions, and documents all critical and or pertinent information on a routine basis. Available to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime. Responds and reports to work during off hours when emergency repairs are required. Takes proactive measures to address improvement opportunities. Completes required training programs as directed. Assists in training other employees. Directs those assigned to assist in the safe, environmentally compliant and efficient completion of maintenance tasks. Assumes increased levels of responsibility when required or requested. Performs lesser skilled duties when required or requested. Job Specific Competencies Hand Tools & Portable Power Tools - knowledge, skills, and abilities required to properly identify and safely and effectively use and maintain hand tools and portable power tools on a routine basis while performing maintenance tasks. Mechanical Fasteners - knowledge, skills, and abilities required to properly identify and safely and effectively maintain and install various types of threaded fasteners and retaining rings. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to identify ASTM and SAE fastener grade markings, thread standards, torque requirements, and washer requirements for the specific task at hand. Blue Print Reading - knowledge skills and ability to read and interpret plant piping and instrument diagrams. Ability to identify equipment and piping line material specifications through symbology and line number designations. Ability to read and interpret P&ID diagrams, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, piping material specification sheets, and other reference materials including but not limited to the pipe fitters handbook. Required to read and interpret basic welding and fabrication drawings, typical welding fabrication symbols, welding procedures, and welding fabrication reference materials Computer Skills - Working knowledge and understanding of Windows based Word Processing and Spreadsheet programs Computerized Maintenance Management System - Knowledge and understanding of the Computerized Maintenance Management System. Efficiently complete all responsibilities associated with the CMM System. Project Management Software - Working knowledge and Understanding of Project Management Software. Equipment Maintenance and Repairs - Knowledge, skills, and abilities in all aspects of routine equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair. Troubleshooting Skills - knowledge and experience necessary to identify and correct mechanical malfunctions. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems - knowledge, skills, and abilities required to safely and effectively troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical-hydraulic and electrical-pneumatic systems as part of normal maintenance procedures.New Equipment Installation - Conduct acceptance and performance tests on new equipment Supervisory Skills - effectively supervise department and contractor personnel in accordance with all Work Rules, Policies and Procedures, and complete all planning, scheduling, and budgeting duties as required to support the safe and efficient operation of the facility. Budgeting Process - Participates in the process to support the annual R&M budgeting process. Pipe Fitting Skills - Required to safely and effectively maintain and install piping, tubing, and hose type fluid transfer systems. Required to safely and effectively operate all pipefitting equipment including hand tools, power threading equipment, and hose fabrication equipment. Maintain and install all threaded, soldered, and glued piping systems. Maintain and install all carbon steel and stainless steel socket weld and butt weld piping systems. Maintain and install all compression fitting tubing and hose fluid transfer systems. Mechanical Skills - Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to safely and effectively trouble-shoot, maintain, install or perform the following: Chain Drive Systems, Belt Drive Systems, Couplings, Bearings, Pumps, Valves, Rigging Skills, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Machinist Skills. Welding & Fabrication Skills - Required to satisfy the requirements of the AWS all position structural welding code by successfully completing a test coupon in the 3G, vertical position (upward progression), and a test coupon in the 4G overhead position. Required to safely set up and effectively use an oxygen / acetylene fuel heating and cutting torch on carbon steel material up to 1" in thickness. Required to safely and effectively set up and effectively use the plasma arc-cutting torch on carbon and stainless steel materials up to 1" in thickness. Required to safely and effectively use the carbon arc cutting apparatus to cut or gouge carbon steel and stainless steel materials up to of 1" in thickness. Required to safely and effectively set up and use the oxygen-burning lances. Education / Experience: Education High School or equivalent Experience: Minimum of 3 years of Mechanical Maintenance experience or a minimum of 1 year experience as a Mech 1st Certifications And Licenses ASTM structural welding certification CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Other - Licenses as required by State, Federal, Environmental and/or Health/Safety Regulatory agencies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Must: Read, understand, and apply information such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Read and comprehend vendor manuals, instruction manuals, technical data, work orders, and training materials. Write routine reports and correspondence Speak effectively with colleagues and other employees of organization Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing; as well as communicate (2-ways-speak and hear) clearly via two-way radio. Demonstrate basic math skills to apply them as needed to complete required job functions. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Recognize operational inconsistencies and hazards and display proper judgment in responding to them. Demonstrate logical and sound judgment in choosing courses of action. Required to identify and effectively use basic and precision measuring tools to calculate and determine lengths, surface areas, and volumes as necessary while performing maintenance tasks on a routine basis. Required to use reference materials and basic formulas to calculate lengths, surface areas, and volumes as necessary while performing maintenance tasks on a routine basis. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift at least 50lbs and to push-pull up to 75lbs. Must be able to work long periods while continuously standing, twisting, bending, reaching, and stooping. Must be able to work environment which is dusty and noisy. Must be able to work in plant environment with extreme seasonal temperatures. BEHAVIORS: Safety Holds Self and Others accountable Contributes to “The Nichiha Way” Shares lessons learned on safety practices Demonstrates self-care and mutual-care Cooperation Team Player Treats others with respect Helps others Communicates effectively Thinks of team before self Personal Awareness Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses Understanding of adhering to company policies and procedures (attendance, timekeeping, housekeeping) Open to constructive feedback Actively seeks ways to develop Knowledge and Problem Solving Effectively assist in resolving issues using job knowledge and skills Able to identify issues and actively seeks to resolve Offers pragmatic solutions Continuously seeks new and innovative work methods Imitative and Productivity Understands performance expectations (quality, timeliness) Strives to improve efficiency / bottleneck issues Adaptive to new ways of improvement Questions current status for improvements Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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See More Details >>Established, Entrepreneurial, Empowered…Explore the Opportunities! Job Title: Mechanical Engineer I Department: Engineering Reports To: Equipment Engineering Manager Mission: To provide quality, reliable, cost effective, pretreatment and chemical feed systems, which require a minimum of installation time and mechanical/electrical expertise of our sales force and customers. Our primary business and revenue stream is the sale of water treatment chemicals. The primary goal of the Chem-Aqua Application Engineer is to continually improve our equipment line by simplifying, providing better training, instruction, and drawings, to minimize the time spent by our field force for equipment installation and start-up, while maximizing the time available for the pursuit of new chemical sales and business. Purpose of the Job: Responsible for providing engineering application support as it relates to water treatment. Support includes designing, proposing, and supporting pretreatment and chemical feed systems for process water systems. Level of Authority: Performs work under direct supervision of Equipment Engineering Manager. Latitude is given for independent action and decisions. Error in judgment could have significant impact on customer relations and could result in legal and fiscal liability for Chem-Aqua. Work Environment: Work is to be performed in three environments: (1) Office, (2) Manufacturing, and (3) Field. Work in manufacturing and the field will be performed in varying weather conditions and with usual hazards associated with chemical and mechanical process environments. Work Hours:* Normal weekday office hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Due to the nature of our business occasional night, weekend, and holiday hours may be required to meet our sales force and customer needs. Compensatory time off will be offered when these job requirements occur.* Travel: Travel required is less than 10%. Day and/or over night travel are required for much of the work performed in the field. Essential Job Functions: • Assess customer needs and recommend equipment from existing product lines in order to fulfill those needs. Existing product lines include: filtration, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, and chemical feed systems for boilers, cooling towers, secondary disinfection, and waste water applications. • Read and interpret customer specifications/requirements. • Design custom solutions using engineering methods in order to meet customer needs that cannot be met with standard offerings. • Prepare written equipment quotations and technical instructions for field personnel using Microsoft Word and Excel. • Provide field engineering support for Chem-Aqua’s 350 sales representatives across the US, including sales, technical assistance, equipment start-up/commissioning, and troubleshooting. • Manage custom application engineering projects throughout the entire manufacturing process, including quoting, designing, overseeing manufacturing, testing, field start-up/commissioning, and training of field and customer personnel. • Produce scaled mechanical and electrical drawings, P&IDs, and assembly instructions of water treatment equipment using SolidWorks and AutoCAD for use in manufacturing and customer documentation. • Create and update accurate bills-of-material for manufactured products. • Train employees, field personnel, and customers in the equipment, tools, work techniques, and skills required to accomplish assignments. • Complete special design projects set forth by the Equipment Engineering Manager. Projects include innovative systems in water treatment that help drive Chem-Aqua’s sales growth. Qualifications and Capabilities TECHNICAL • Must have a BSE degree with a specialization in Mechanical. May consider applicants with an electrical specialization, so long as the applicant shows a strong mechanical aptitude. • Must be knowledgeable in drafting methods and be proficient in 2D & 3D CAD software programs. • Proficient use of computer software such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook. • Must have a general knowledge of electrical systems and how to use a multimeter. • Ability to use and program analytical and control equipment. • Must know how to use hand and power tools. PHYSICAL • Must have physical strength and ability to lift up to 40 pounds and carry such a weight for 100 feet. • Must have good visual ability for close-up observations and use of analytical and control equipment • Must have good depth perception and ability to distinguish different colors. • Must have hearing sufficient to hear verbal and audible signals at a moderate distance. OTHER • Must have a valid Drivers License and reliable transportation. • Must have reading ability sufficient to read technical manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, trade magazines, codes, and other technical materials. • Must have writing ability sufficient to write correspondence, proposals, technical literature, and instructions. • Must have good communication skills to deal with the public and to work cooperatively with sales force and other company employees. Other • Employees are required upon hire to pass a physical and drug test. • The statements outlined in this job description reflect the principal functions of the job, level of knowledge, skill required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties to cover in the absence of co-workers or to balance workload. 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. Pay: $70,000.00 per year Ability to Commute: • Macon, GA 31217 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Macon, GA 31217: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Macon, GA, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships in the mechanical trade last about three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 2,687 mechanical trade professionals in Georgia, with wages averaging around $437 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $85,000 annually for experienced professionals.
