Operations Engineer Jobs at Kinder Morgan with Visa Sponsorship

Position Description:

Collaborate with all levels of field operations and Measurement Department to improve measurement across assets, especially in the central United States.

• Work with field operations in the field to promote consistency of measurement techniques, evaluate physical measurement, and build business case solutions as appropriate.
• Proactively utilize data and analysis tools/applications to investigate and identify possible measurement related issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigate measurement quality through knowledge and experience, data analysis and solid communications with field personnel. Identify and prioritize possible issues.
• Develop scope and business justifications for identified physical improvements to measurement.
• Lead investigation team for the development, prioritization and implementation of actions to solve pipeline measurement imbalances.
• Lead measurement assessment teams to assess the performance of physical measurement in the field and recommend/develop solutions based on finding.
• Proactively look for new ways to analyze data, resolve problems and improve processes.
• Provide measurement related field training as necessary.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Job title/level and pay is commensurate with experience and skills.

Position Requirements

Education:

• A bachelors of science engineering degree or computer science degree from an accredited school of engineering or related physical sciences. Prefer 5+ years of natural gas measurement experience.
• Extensive experience in natural gas measurement and operations may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Prefer a thorough working knowledge of natural gas measurement standards such as AGA, API, GPA, etc.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&ID’s).

Competencies, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical problem solving skills and attention to detail.
• Successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, often under strict deadlines.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedules required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Proven communication, oral and written, with ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities at all levels internally and outside the organization.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions as needed during field site visits.
• 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.

Working Conditions:

• 25-50% overnight travel across a broad geographic region may be required.
• Carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working hours, and occasionally during non-working hours.

Preferred education, experience, certification, competencies, skills and abilities:

• Thorough working knowledge of natural gas transmission pipeline operation and meter and regulator station design.
• Solid understanding of gas transmission measurement and control equipment (operation, sizing, selection, function, maintenance).
• Working knowledge of Bristol / Fisher EFM hardware and software.
• Experience with natural gas chromatography.
• Understanding of device communications and protocols for industrial applications.

Position level, job title, and pay will be determined by candidates’ level of experience and skill.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. 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; and many voluntary benefit plans.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, citizenship or status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status

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.