The Mechanic Specialist position can be based out of Kinder Morgan’s West Clear Lake Storage location in Pasadena, TX or the new location being built in Damon, TX, depending on a candidate’s location. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products. Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures. To be considered for our Mechanic Specialist job click on “Apply Now” to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. 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. Primary Purpose: • Repair and maintain mechanical equipment and/or auxiliary equipment. • Perform heavy mechanical maintenance and replacement of reciprocating and turbine engines and compressors, including prime movers and auxiliary units. • This position reports to a Crew Leader to ensure consistency in maintenance practices and detailed computer documentation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • These duties include assessing the condition of engine and compressor components as well as performing 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 a regular, dependable attendance, and high level of performance. • Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public. • Overtime may be required and is anticipated. • Required to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours. • This position requires the individual to 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. 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. Position Requirements Education • High school diploma or equivalent is required Experience / Specific Knowledge: • Experience in mechanical maintenance of reciprocating/centrifugal compressor units. • Also, preferably, experience with turbine engines, natural gas compressors, auxiliary engines, and related equipment. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations: • Must possess and maintain a valid driver license, and maintain a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers Competencies: • Strong mechanical skills and knowledge of compressor engines. • Preferably, experience with turbine engines, natural gas compressors, auxiliary engines, and related equipment. • Ability to operate forklifts and light industrial equipment. • Ability to read and interpret various company policies and procedures, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manual and blueprints. • Ability to respond in a timely manner to any emergency or after-hours calls. • Good communication skills - must be able to interface effectively with many internal and external customers, regulatory officials, company contacts and co-workers. • Knowledge of mechanical equipment, internal combustion engines, gas turbines, pumps, compressors, and related equipment. • Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software if applicable), trainable to custom software applications, • Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals) • Customer focus. • Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to required work schedules. • This individual will be responsible for administrative tasks including ordering and receiving required replacement parts, completing personal timesheets and expense accounts, and maintaining a company vehicle. • This position requires acting as a company representative when interacting with contractors and vendors. • This individual will be required to work effectively in a team atmosphere. A typical work schedule is Monday through Thursday, ten hours per day. • This position requires a significant amount of overnight travel, working other than normal hours, overtime, schedule changes, and the ability to respond to call-outs. • Promote and embody Kinder Morgan Core Values Physical Demands: This position requires manual dexterity and visual acuity, as well as the ability to: • Lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs. • Exert up to 100 lbs. of physical force. • Stand, walk, kneel, bend, and squat for extended periods of time. • Twist head and back for extended periods of time. • Work in areas classified as confined space. • Climb and work from ladders, catwalks, staging, and platforms. • Ascend and descend slopes and ditches. • Work with hands above head. • Work lying on back • Work in adverse weather and/or extreme temperature conditions. Working Conditions: • The individual will be working in an industrial environment, which includes engine rooms and auxiliary buildings • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers. • Overnight travel away from the reporting location is required up to 50% of the time. Supervisory Responsibility: • This is not a supervisory position. Preferred Education: • Waukesha 7044 Knowledge • Caterpillar 3500 Knowledge • Cooper/Clark/Worthington Knowledge • Ariel Compressor Knowledge • Ingersol HOS Compressor Set • Ingersol HHE Compressor Set • Caterpillar G3600 Master Mechanic Certification 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.
See More Details >>General Summary The Mechanical Assistant is responsible for assisting the manufacturing site personnel in the production process while training to perform a shop function. Essential Job Functions • Maintains a safe, secure and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concern • Performs all duties as assigned and adheres to TEAM’s Core Values • Assists the manufacturing operation in all job activities that are required to support the production process • Assists in detecting and reporting defective materials and equipment or questionable conditions • Observes manufacturing work on the job and attends training courses to gain skill sets necessary to perform operational work • Maintains shop cleanliness • Other duties as assigned Job Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent preferred • Travel Requirements: 0% - 25% Work Conditions • Position is based out of a branch or site location. • Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere • Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel • Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels • Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection • May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes • May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis
See More Details >>Company Description John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries. Job Description The engineer works within the Regional Engineering team to support Sales and Aftermarket to meet customer requirements. They will provide application support to global drawing offices for engineering orders and proposals. Where necessary, the engineer will apply standard engineering techniques and consult specialists within other Engineering Solutions teams. They will provide engineering support for troubleshooting, commissioning issues, escalating support as necessary and working with Central Expertise as needed. Duties & Responsibilities • Reviewing & processing application requests. • Following standard techniques and procedures, selection / application of products to meet customers' needs for mechanical seals. • Generation of engineering proposals / specifications for products, including determining cost-effective materials for production. • Calculations (including seal leakage, heat generation, balance temp, flow rates, etc. for mechanical seals. • Produce complete and informative drawing office requests and provide applications guidance to designers to complete layout (GA) and detail drawings. • Use CAD to create proposal drawings, and to aid liaison with global drawing offices. • Record activity through iProjects & Lean Kit and ensure timely response to internal customers. • Detailed failure analysis activities, including investigation / reporting / resolution. • Approve / reject purchase or manufacture of fabricated parts not to drawing specification. • Raise / process / approve Engineering Change Notice (ECN) requests. • Provide day-to-day technical support to Regional Sales and Service teams. • Work closely with Sales team and report any retrofit or upgrade opportunity. • Manage and report personal workload to meet customer and departmental objectives. • Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary based on departmental needs, or as required by Manager. • Work in line with John Crane standards, procedures, and policies. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline (Mechanical Eng. (ME) highly preferred). • At least 1 year of experience working with mechanical seals and/or rotating equipment preferred. • Working knowledge of personal computing, CAD (Solid Edge preferred) and application software. • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, changing priorities and reassign priorities to complete assignments. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. Additional Information With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERG's) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERG's include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity. Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network. Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in Pasadena, TX typically begins with a structured apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with theoretical learning, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships in Pasadena generally span three to four years, demanding rigorous training under seasoned professionals. According to the latest data, there are approximately 20,000 mechanical trade professionals in Texas, with wages averaging around $1,100 per week. Trade schools, industry associations, and vocational programs provide aspiring mechanical trade workers with apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with substantial earning potential—often surpassing $57,000 annually for experienced professionals.
