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Pipeline Engineer - Natural Gas

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines and 140 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products.

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 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.

This Pipeline Engineer position is based out of Kinder Morgan’s New Caney, TX Operations office located at 17057 FM 1485, New Caney, TX 77357. This position primarily supports our Southern Natural Gas (SNG), Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP), Natural Gas Pipeline of America (NGPL), Tejas Gas Pipeline, Kinder Morgan Louisiana Pipeline (KMLP) facilities and pipelines in Louisiana and northeast Texas.

To be considered for our New Caney, TX Pipeline Engineer job, click on Apply Now to sign in or create an account to upload your resume. This position requires some travel with some overnight stays. Pipeline Engineers are assigned a company vehicle and must maintain a good driving record.

Summary:

Responsible for performing engineering duties and overseeing projects in support of the safe, reliable, and efficient operation and construction of natural gas pipelines, compressor stations, gas plants, and treating facilities. Additionally, the individual will be a technical resource to the region in support of pipelines and may support measurement, corrosion, process, pipeline, and compression activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists with troubleshooting and correcting any areas of concern related to facility operations.
Works with Operations to develop, engineer, and implement projects within operating facilities.
Provides, or works in conjunction with field personnel to provide, cost estimates, capital budgets, and AFE preparation for pipeline, plant, and station construction projects.
Assists in oversight of contract engineering companies of detailed design, engineering, and scheduling for assigned projects; prepares specifications for materials and construction.
Ensures compliance with applicable design codes and standards (ANSI B 31.3, ANSI B 31.8, ASME Section VIII, DOT 192, etc.).
Evaluates supplier and contractor bids and proposals for assigned projects; makes recommendations for contractor and supplier agreements for management approval; monitors those suppliers and contractors as they perform their duties.
Ensures project oversight, cost control, accounting, and documentation during construction.
Maintains current and accurate system maps, as-built drawings, and project records.
Monitors operations after project completion, troubleshooting, and correcting any areas of concern.
Performs studies and assists with the implementation of efforts to optimize company assets.
Works with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Accounting, Business Development, Gas Control, Land and Right of Way, External Customers, Codes and Standards, and other internal departments to maintain and improve the integrity of the company’s infrastructure by monitoring, completing studies and reviews, assessing risk / benefits, generate recommendations and develop projects, quality assurance programs, etc. as required to achieve the task.
Performs root cause and failure analysis for a range of gas operations equipment while also assisting/leading return to service efforts.
Manages multiple capital and maintenance projects with various deadlines and responsibility levels. Such projects include pipeline integrity inspection, remediation, testing and repair projects; pipeline construction, replacement & abandonment projects; and pipeline facility projects involving compression, pumps, automation and controls, measurement, corrosion mitigation, gas processing, encroachments.
Generate project alternatives, cost estimates, secure project funding, accurately track and forecast project expenses, submit project closure documentation.
Develops project scope documents, schedules, contractor bid documents, manage the bid process including job showing, select contractor, select and requisition materials, coordinate permitting, manage contractor activities and other project activities.
Applies the company's design and operating philosophy within the field locations to meet corporate goals for safety, regulatory compliance, efficiency, and profitability.
Reviews and manages projects in terms of economics, OSHA Safety, Kinder Morgan Engineering Standards, Construction Standards, and Operating and Maintenance Procedures
Travel estimated from 30 to 40% of the time to field sites and offices with occasional overnight stays. Some overtime and after-hours work will be required.
Requirement to carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
Provide engineering support to Operations on a daily basis.
Effectively prioritize workload between multiple projects.
Ability to take on new projects and shift priorities on short notice

Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited university is required.
A degree in mechanical engineering is preferred.

Competencies, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Working knowledge of pipeline fabrication and construction techniques.
Ability to identify project alternatives, prepare cost estimates and project economic justifications.
Reading and interpreting blueprints and diagrams.
Advanced math skills and modeling.
Proven ability to work in a team environment.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Strong focus on safe work practices.
Able to complete work assignments with little supervision in an acceptable time frame.
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
Intermediate computer skills.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to company and its insurer while also adhering to Kinder Morgan’s policies, procedures, and best practices regarding safe driving and company vehicle use.
Must possess the ability to associate with a wide variety of people (personalities, skill and education levels, etc.) with tact, courtesy and professionalism.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions
Must be able to enter confined spaces, climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, excavated areas, walkways, etc.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional)
Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment and working in confined spaces.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge (above the minimum requirements; not required, but advantageous in this position)

Zero to three (0-3) years of experience required
Understanding of pipeline in-line inspection tools used to assess the integrity of natural gas pipelines and pipeline remediation and repair methods.
Knowledge of hydrotesting of natural gas pipelines.
Knowledge of natural gas storage facilities and treatment processes.
Knowledge of pipeline regulatory codes and engineering standards.
Experience conducting pipeline MAOP studies.
Experience performing relief valve capacity calculations and sizing regulators and control valves.
Experience in investigation and root-cause determination of equipment failures.
Experience with high pressure natural gas pipeline construction and remediation.
Knowledge of industry’s regulatory compliance requirements and standards.
Experience using Autocad or similar drawing software to prepare engineering sketches.
Advanced computer skills.

Job Level Commensurate with skills and experience. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.