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Maintenance Technician 1 - Las Vegas

Kinder Morgan · Las Vegas, NV

Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Degree
Preferred
Industry
Industrial
Posted
17 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at Kinder Morgan (industrial) in Las Vegas, NV. Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and calibrate equipment such as.

They ask for
degree preferred
Tools it names
PLC

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $58k–$84k.

Median of the low and high ends of 37 live postings that list pay, out of 1616 maintenance technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 13 other live reliability postings in Nevada.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 64%
  • Welding 36%
  • Automation 29%
  • EHS / safety 21%
  • ✓ PLC 21%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

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responsibilities

  • ◆Troubleshoot, repair, maintain and calibrate equipment such as:

pumps and motors, mainline and manifold control valves, turbine and positive displacement meters, proving equipment, tank gauging equipment, pressure and temperature gauges and SCADA equipment, as well as the equipment SCADA interfaces with.

  • ◆Maintains, and repairs electrical equipment including but not limited to:

Valve actuators, medium voltage switch gear and substation equipment, motor circuit protectors, motor control centers, truck loading equipment and control systems, remote station control systems, pressure transmitters, tank level measurement systems, tank high level alarm systems, electronic and PLC based controllers, digital display equipment, lighting circuits, safety systems and devices including pressure and shutdown devices, teletype, SCADA transmission equipment as well as automated fire control systems.

  • ◆Maintains records as required by Department of Transportation for designated equipment and devices.
  • ◆Maintains maintenance and repair records for area equipment.
  • ◆Must maintain accurate and timely CMV logs and documentation.
  • ◆Assist in training of other technicians in all aspects of maintenance.
  • ◆Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

Other duties

  • ◆Supports all regional projects and works with other station personnel when the need arises.
  • ◆Assists with corporate engineered projects as requested including preoperational testing, startup and commissioning.
  • ◆Works with vendors and their technicians on new and repaired or upgraded equipment.
  • ◆May be asked to inspect and document contract work on company assets.
  • ◆Supports company and contract inspectors on area and regional projects.
  • ◆Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on various terminal and mainline equipment as requested.
  • ◆Will become familiar with Computer Based Maintenance Management System and functions.
  • ◆Maintains a lubrication schedule on various terminal and mainline equipment.
  • ◆Acts as a “floating technician” to assist various locations as needed
  • ◆Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

  • ✓High school diploma, Technical school degree or equivalent preferred.
  • ✓Grade level of job depends on prior experience as a skilled technician and industry related experience.
  • ✓Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and ladder diagrams, mechanical drawings, aerial strip maps and maintain as-built drawings for them.
  • ✓Requires good communication skills, self-motivation and an assertive style.
  • ✓Ability to be trained through both internal on the job training and external technical programs.
  • ✓Experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of refined petroleum products pipeline systems and equipment for station and terminal operations (experienced technicians).
  • ✓Knowledge of occupational hazards and required safety precautions, DOT

requirements

including those related to calibration and maintenance records, safety inspections and reports.

  • ✓Requires good communication skills, self-motivation and an assertive style.

requirements

or training as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies or the Company, now or in the future, compliance is required under this job description.

requirements

(OQ)

  • ✓Basic computer proficiency in Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) is necessary in order to interface with company communication systems.
  • ✓Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision and/or direction.
  • ✓Well-balanced interpersonal skills. Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, consultants, and representatives of various local, state and federal agencies.
  • ✓In order to meet the various maintenance and general operational requirements, a mechanical aptitude is necessary.

requirements

as stipulated by local, state or federal agencies and/or Company Policy.

  • ✓Work is performed outside in varying and sometimes extreme weather situations.
  • ✓Perform physical labor in a variety of extreme climatic conditions, including walking, bending, stooping, climbing tanks, digging, lifting and gene
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What We Are Looking For

Primary purpose

  • •The primary purpose of this position is to maintain, repair, align/calibrate, and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment and instrumentation, as well as assist local and regional personnel in the development of safety procedures and policies for specific systems and facilities.

Certification, licenses, registrations

  • •A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are mandatory. The ability to pass the Commercial Motor Vehicle physical is a requirement.
  • •If applicable to the work location, satisfactorily obtaining or already possessing a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card is a condition of employment. TWIC card is obtained by submitting an application, background check, and having fingerprints taken.
  • •If the employee is subject to license or certification

Competencies, skills, and abilities

  • •Strong verbal and written communications skills are required. Must be able to read and comprehend written documents, instructions and directions, as well as be able to accurately pass on information and instructions to co-workers.
  • •Must be accountable and take direction from Managers; keep required work schedules, which include regular and predictable job attendance; focus attention on details; follow work rules.
  • •Must be able to pass Operator Qualification

Physical demands

  • •Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training

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