--- title: Maintenance Mechanic at Kinder Morgan in Chesapeake, VA description: Kinder Morgan is hiring for the Maintenance Mechanic role in Chesapeake, VA. Pays $31.05–$36.8 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/maintenance-mechanic-at-kinder-morgan-01a0d150-4219-7b79-a076-da5211de82ad date: 2026-09-28T13:26:34Z og_description: Join Kinder Morgan as Maintenance Mechanic in Chesapeake, VA. Pays $31.05–$36.8 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/841uxd.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Kinder Morgan | | **Location** | Chesapeake, VA | | **Salary** | $31.05/hr - $36.8/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 23, 2026 | ## Description **What We Are Looking For** Elizabeth River is looking for an experience Maintenance Mechanic! **What You Will Do** Responsible for all preventative maintenance, mechanical repairs and change outs for the terminal. Essential duties and responsibilities: Repair, install, adjust, or maintain systems in both the field and in the maintenance shop. JOB SUMMARY: - Should be able to perform maintenance ranging from basic level service filter changes), to complex replacement of seals, valves, adjustment of safety valve settings. - Equipment expertise should include experience with pumps, motors, controls, and other related equipment. - In-shop and field repair services for, mechanical seals, and other related equipment. - Shaft alignments with dial indicator and/or electronic Laser alignment systems. - Predictive maintenance services such as greasing valve motors and related equipment. - Properly and accurately complete job, start-up & service to assigned work. - Effectively communicate with operations, maintenance, and management - Develop and maintain positive attitude with other departments. - Keep an organized, clean & resourceful work environment to include the office, shop, work area, warehouse, and service vehicle. - Understand and adhere to all safety related policies, rules, and guidelines. - Consistently provide courteous and professional representation of Company. **What You Need** Education: High school or equivalent Experience / specific knowledge: Able to read ladder diagrams and mechanical drawings Good communication skills, Self motivated and assertive style A satisfactory driving record as determined by the company and a current valid state drivers license are mandatory Experience with installation, maintenance and repair equipment for terminal operations Knowledge of occupational hazards and required safety precautions, including those related to calibration and maintenance records, safety inspections and reports Certifications, licenses, registrations: None Competencies, skills, and abilities: Well balanced interpersonal skills Ability to effectively interact professionally with management, co-workers, vendors, contractors and agency personnel Must be able to take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention to details, adhere to operational procedures and follow work and safety rules Basic computer skills in Microsoft applications Must be self motivated and capable of making decisions while working with minimal supervision Physical demands: Must be able to lift up to 50 to 60 lbs Ability to walk up and down stairs/ladders Working conditions Job entails call-outs on a 24 hour basis and an ability to work long hours, weekends, nights and holidays, when required Perform physical labor in a variety of extreme climatic conditions including walking, bending, stooping, climbing tanks, digging, lifting and general manual labor Exposure to smells and vapors associated with petroleum products Subject to background check and mandatory drug screen/on-going random testing Supervisory responsibility: None Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities: Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position: Technician school degree or equivalent experience Experience working with construction contractors Basic knowledge of cathodic protection **Pay Range** USD $31.05 - USD $36.80 /Yr. **Application Closing Date** 12/31/2026 **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. 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**](https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kindermorgan.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJessica_Raymond%40kindermorgan.com%7C8b25c7be0c7c48b4229608de75706823%7C6264083e3421458b886b69ca1fc46f5b%7C0%7C0%7C639077322820360518%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7ts%2Fql8Nztw4wZfK8xWH%2Ff3kAw9%2BYmxqu0F01iH2bZA%3D&reserved=0). ## Skills - Construction - Instrumentation Equipment - Petroleum - Self-Motivation - Safety Inspection - Calibration - Technical Drawings - Driver's License - Pumps - Safety Procedures - Basic Computer Skills - Predictive Maintenance - Manufacturing Plant Equipment - Electric Motors - Maintenance - Driving - Cathodic Protection - Communication - Field Repair - Mechanical Seals ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/maintenance-mechanic-at-kinder-morgan-01a0d150-4219-7b79-a076-da5211de82ad?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)