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Environmental Technician CPT positions let F-1 students apply fieldwork, lab analysis, and environmental monitoring skills directly to their degree requirements. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start work, and the role must connect to your enrolled program, environmental science, chemistry, civil engineering, or a related field.
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The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 78,000 miles of pipelines and 136 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. We are a market leader in each of our businesses – Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
A Field Environmental Services (FES) intern will contribute to the FES and Engineering departments and will learn the coordinated efforts required between different specialties to manage the environmental compliance obligations of our major engineering projects. At the end of the BOLT internship, the intern will be required to present a summary of their summer to the management of the department. This will be an opportunity for the intern to demonstrate what they have learned throughout their internship and provide insight on their experience to senior business leaders and key stakeholders.
The internship opportunities will be focused in one or more of the following areas:
- Federal and State environmental regulatory compliance for construction, operations, and maintenance related activities and processes, related to the management of non-hazardous waste, RCRA hazardous waste, TENORM waste, Mixed Waste, and Universal Waste. This may include coordinating waste disposal options, facilitating waste pickups by contractors, or providing technical guidance to facility personnel on the proper management of wastes.
- Pipeline waste management involves identifying approaches to provide cost-effective and environmentally compliant solutions that support existing pipeline operations and integrity management projects. This involves identifying strategies that can integrate pollution prevention, reclamation, recycling, and disposal opportunities, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance and cost savings.
- Project Management/Coordination involving the ability to coordinate to support multiple projects and/or simultaneously organize necessary resources, including people, contractors, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results, while fostering positive relationships with colleagues from multiple departments, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Stormwater and wastewater management efforts related to optimizing water and wastewater treatment system utilization to align with pipeline and fuel terminal operations, regulatory requirements, and financial considerations. This may include evaluating a variety of potential processes and technologies to increase performance, reliability, efficiency or cost effectiveness.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of people, either during school, work, or personal life - candidate must describe in detail during the interview
- Self-motivated and driven, with demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Ability to speak publicly in front of groups
- Ability to function effectively in both a team and individual environment
- Attention to detail and strong computer skills are essential
- Driven to discover and determined to deliver
- Open to travel in the United States
- Houston Headquarters Work Location
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
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.
DESIRED MAJORS
Working towards Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, chemistry, or environmental sciences preferred.
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.
INTRODUCTION
The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 78,000 miles of pipelines and 136 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. We are a market leader in each of our businesses – Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
A Field Environmental Services (FES) intern will contribute to the FES and Engineering departments and will learn the coordinated efforts required between different specialties to manage the environmental compliance obligations of our major engineering projects. At the end of the BOLT internship, the intern will be required to present a summary of their summer to the management of the department. This will be an opportunity for the intern to demonstrate what they have learned throughout their internship and provide insight on their experience to senior business leaders and key stakeholders.
The internship opportunities will be focused in one or more of the following areas:
- Federal and State environmental regulatory compliance for construction, operations, and maintenance related activities and processes, related to the management of non-hazardous waste, RCRA hazardous waste, TENORM waste, Mixed Waste, and Universal Waste. This may include coordinating waste disposal options, facilitating waste pickups by contractors, or providing technical guidance to facility personnel on the proper management of wastes.
- Pipeline waste management involves identifying approaches to provide cost-effective and environmentally compliant solutions that support existing pipeline operations and integrity management projects. This involves identifying strategies that can integrate pollution prevention, reclamation, recycling, and disposal opportunities, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance and cost savings.
- Project Management/Coordination involving the ability to coordinate to support multiple projects and/or simultaneously organize necessary resources, including people, contractors, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results, while fostering positive relationships with colleagues from multiple departments, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Stormwater and wastewater management efforts related to optimizing water and wastewater treatment system utilization to align with pipeline and fuel terminal operations, regulatory requirements, and financial considerations. This may include evaluating a variety of potential processes and technologies to increase performance, reliability, efficiency or cost effectiveness.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum GPA: 3.0
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of people, either during school, work, or personal life - candidate must describe in detail during the interview
- Self-motivated and driven, with demonstrated interpersonal skills
- Ability to speak publicly in front of groups
- Ability to function effectively in both a team and individual environment
- Attention to detail and strong computer skills are essential
- Driven to discover and determined to deliver
- Open to travel in the United States
- Houston Headquarters Work Location
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
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.
DESIRED MAJORS
Working towards Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, chemistry, or environmental sciences preferred.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsEnvironmental Technician CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Environmental Technician work qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the role directly relates to your enrolled program. Environmental science, geology, chemistry, civil engineering, and related degrees typically support authorization for Environmental Technician duties like sample collection, field monitoring, and lab analysis. Your DSO evaluates the connection to your specific coursework, not just your degree title, so the offer letter must describe actual job tasks.
Can I do part-time CPT as an Environmental Technician while taking classes?
Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer by USCIS, is available while you're enrolled full-time and doesn't affect your OPT eligibility. Many Environmental Technician employers in environmental consulting and state agencies offer part-time field or lab roles that fit an academic schedule, especially during semester fieldwork components.
How do I find Environmental Technician employers who understand CPT?
Search Migrate Mate for Environmental Technician roles filtered by employers with work authorization experience. Environmental consulting firms, municipal water utilities, and federal contractors, including those working under EPA or Army Corps of Engineers contracts, tend to have more familiarity with CPT than small private labs or construction firms.
Does full-time CPT during a summer field placement affect my OPT eligibility?
One year or more of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, per USCIS rules. Seasonal full-time Environmental Technician placements, like summer field campaigns, count toward that total. Track your cumulative full-time CPT days carefully and discuss the tradeoff with your DSO before committing to a full-time summer role.
What should my offer letter include to get CPT approved for an Environmental Technician role?
Your DSO needs the employer's legal name and address, your specific start and end dates, your work schedule, and a description of actual duties. For Environmental Technician roles, list specific tasks: soil or water sampling protocols, equipment operation, regulatory data entry, or hazardous material handling. Vague descriptions like 'assists with environmental projects' frequently trigger DSO revision requests and delay your I-20 update.