Line Patroller

What We Are Looking For

Join one of North America's largest energy infrastructure companies and play a critical role in safely operating and protecting the natural gas pipeline system that delivers energy across the country. Kinder Morgan is seeking a dedicated Line Patroller to support our Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL) operations in Belvidere, Illinois.

This position combines field operations, damage prevention, public outreach, regulatory compliance, and construction oversight, offering the opportunity to make a direct impact on pipeline safety, reliability, and operational excellence. The Line Patroller position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America (NGPL) Compressor Station 116 located at 1790 Stone Quarry Rd in Belvidere, Illinois, 61008.

This position offers a Monday through Friday schedule with the opportunity to work a 9/80 work schedule, providing employees with every other Friday off, while maintaining on-call responsibilities that include nights and weekends. Primary Purpose: Implement the Company Damage Prevention Program to protect Company facilities from damage.

This position is responsible for executing the public awareness program through outreach and education efforts with emergency officials, the public, contractors, and other stakeholders. The role performs and coordinates activities within assigned work groups, including patrolling, locating, construction inspection, and excavation inspection of Company gas pipelines, appurtenances, compressor stations, meter stations, and other related facilities.

Additionally, this position provides support to local Operations personnel and facilities, as needed, to help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the pipeline system and associated assets.

What You Will Do

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for performing pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys, and inspections in accordance with Company procedures. Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures for excavation activities near pipeline facilities.

Perform inspections of projects primarily related to excavation activities near pipeline facilities and the repair or modification of pipeline assets. Conduct inspection duties in accordance with Company policies, including completion of required documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight, acting as the Company representative during construction activities, reporting project progress to Operations and Project Managers, and ensuring compliance with Safety and Environmental requirements.

Represent the Company in interactions with landowners, tenants, public officials, emergency responders, and at industry or community meetings (e.g., One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.) Train and oversee Company and third-party personnel as required, including employees in progression, contractors, and visitors.

Perform regulatory compliance activities associated with PHMSA, state agencies, EPA, USFS, and other applicable governing bodies. Perform mapping, recordkeeping, and data entry functions in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Identify, report, and assist in correcting safety and environmental concerns. Actively participate in Company safety programs, initiatives, and training activities.

Assist in the development and maintenance of O&M Procedures, Site-Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans. Complete all required documentation and records accurately and in a timely manner. Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory requirements, and tariff obligations. Provide support to local Operations personnel and facilities, including compressor stations, meter stations, and other Company assets, to help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the pipeline system.

Assist with operational and maintenance activities as needed, including facility inspections, maintenance support, valve maintenance, right-of-way activities, and other system reliability initiatives. Participate in operational support activities during abnormal operating conditions, emergency response events, severe weather conditions, compressor station callouts, or other situations requiring additional staffing support.

Support Damage Prevention, Operations, and Maintenance activities as a contributing team member while maintaining flexibility to meet changing operational needs. Foster and maintain a positive team culture through professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of assigned responsibilities What You Need Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED Competencies, skills, and abilities: Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals) Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which require carrying a communication device Good record of safe work practices Good verbal and written communications skills Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required Overtime may be required and is anticipated Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules Job level commensurate with experience and skills set 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.

Working conditions / Physical demands: Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions Must be able to frequently, enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, walkways, etc. Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional) May work in low-lit areas.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge Pipeline experience Knowledge of Common Ground Alliances Best Practices and government regulations 192, OSHA, and EPA a plus Ability to perform physical requirements of the position including but not limited to working in tight spaces; walking up and down stairs and ladders; negotiating uneven surfaces and carrying up to 50 pounds Experience in locating utilities including pipelines and cathodic protection facilities Experience in monitoring or performing excavations including damage prevention Certifications, licenses, registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

USD $33.23

• USD $45.15 /Hr. Why Join Kinder Morgan Kinder 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. Kinder 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. Kinder Morgan 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 leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set. For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for performing pipeline patrols, population density surveys, leak detection surveys, and inspections in accordance with Company procedures. Provide oversight and inspection to ensure asset protection and compliance with Company procedures for excavation activities near pipeline facilities. Perform inspections of projects primarily related to excavation activities near pipeline facilities and the repair or modification of pipeline assets.

Conduct inspection duties in accordance with Company policies, including completion of required documentation, as-built drawings, contractor oversight, acting as the Company representative during construction activities, reporting project progress to Operations and Project Managers, and ensuring compliance with Safety and Environmental requirements.

Represent the Company in interactions with landowners, tenants, public officials, emergency responders, and at industry or community meetings (e.g., One Call, Pipeline Groups, Soil Conservation, USFS, etc.) Train and oversee Company and third-party personnel as required, including employees in progression, contractors, and visitors.

Perform regulatory compliance activities associated with PHMSA, state agencies, EPA, USFS, and other applicable governing bodies. Perform mapping, recordkeeping, and data entry functions in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Identify, report, and assist in correcting safety and environmental concerns. Actively participate in Company safety programs, initiatives, and training activities.

Assist in the development and maintenance of O&M Procedures, Site-Specific Procedures, project scopes, and work plans. Complete all required documentation and records accurately and in a timely manner. Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory requirements, and tariff obligations. Provide support to local Operations personnel and facilities, including compressor stations, meter stations, and other Company assets, to help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the pipeline system.

Assist with operational and maintenance activities as needed, including facility inspections, maintenance support, valve maintenance, right-of-way activities, and other system reliability initiatives. Participate in operational support activities during abnormal operating conditions, emergency response events, severe weather conditions, compressor station callouts, or other situations requiring additional staffing support.

Support Damage Prevention, Operations, and Maintenance activities as a contributing team member while maintaining flexibility to meet changing operational needs. Foster and maintain a positive team culture through professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Demonstrate a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement in all aspects of assigned responsibilities Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED Competencies, skills, and abilities: Basic computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, company software, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals) Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which require carrying a communication device Good record of safe work practices Good verbal and written communications skills Depending upon the location and workload, travel will be required Overtime may be required and is anticipated Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules Job level commensurate with experience and skills set 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.

Working conditions / Physical demands: Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions Must be able to frequently, enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, walkways, etc. Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional) May work in low-lit areas.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge Pipeline experience Knowledge of Common Ground Alliances Best Practices and government regulations 192, OSHA, and EPA a plus Ability to perform physical requirements of the position including but not limited to working in tight spaces; walking up and down stairs and ladders; negotiating uneven surfaces and carrying up to 50 pounds Experience in locating utilities including pipelines and cathodic protection facilities Experience in monitoring or performing excavations including damage prevention Certifications, licenses, registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job classification The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

This position may perform other duties as assigned.