Engineer-Pipeline - Birmingham, AL (Finance)
Position Description
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle various commodities including gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, chemicals, metals, petroleum coke and ethanol and other renewable fuels and feedstocks.
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.
Due to the territory covered by the Pipeline Engineer position, it can be based out of our Brentwood, TN or Birmingham, AL office, depending on a candidate's location.
Position Description:
Provide technical support in all areas of pipeline systems with the primary responsibilities of managing pipeline integrity projects (In-Line Inspection tools and remediation, evaluation and repair of anomalies). The individual will be a technical resource to the region in support of pipelines and may support other operational activities. The individual must possess the ability to associate with a wide variety of people (personalities, skill and education levels, etc.) with tact, courtesy and professionalism. The position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience and the position will be filled commensurate with the successful candidate's experience.
The individual must possess project management skills used in the development of project documents (such as project scope, schedule, budget forecasting, cost tracking/analysis, and risk identification/mitigation). The candidate must be capable of communicating this information using well-developed written and verbal skills. Secondary duties involve multiple small pipeline and facility projects and engineering studies. Daily activities include:
- Working with Operations, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Accounting, Business Development, Gas Control, Land and Right of Way, Codes and Standards, and other internal departments to manage the tasks associated with In-line inspection tool runs and remediation projects to maintain and improve the integrity of the company's pipeline infrastructure.
- Manage multiple capital and maintenance projects with various deadlines and responsibility levels. The majority of the projects will include pipeline integrity inspection, remediation, testing and repair projects.
- Generate project alternatives, cost estimates, secure project funding, accurately track and forecast project expenses, and submit project closure documentation.
- Develop project scope documents, schedules, contractors' bid documents, manage the bid process including job showing, select contractor, select and requisition materials, coordinate permitting, and manage contractor and project activities.
- Apply the company's design and operating philosophy within the field locations to meet corporate goals for safety, regulatory compliance, efficiency, and profitability.
- Review and manage projects in terms of economics, OSHA Safety, Kinder Morgan Engineering Standards, Construction Standards, and Operating and Maintenance Procedures
- Provide engineering support to operations, as required.
- Effectively prioritize workload between multiple projects and the ability to take on new projects and shift priorities on short notice.
Position Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited University is preferred. However a minimum of seven years commensurate experience with emphasis in natural gas or petroleum pipeline design, project management, construction, maintenance, and repair may be acceptable in lieu of an engineering degree.
- Project management skills.
- Well balanced interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication 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.
- 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.
- Employee must be capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as required by local, state, or federal agencies and/or the Company policy.
- Travel estimated to be from 25 to 40% to field sites and offices with occasional overnight stays.
- The position frequently works under time constraints to meet deadlines and assure operational continuity and the candidate must possess the ability and willingness to work extended hours and occasionally weekends.
- This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (M-W in office, Th & F at home when travel is not required)
- Requirement to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to company and its insurer.
- Effectively work outdoors in the Southeast U.S. climates while wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (ex. hardhat, flame resistant clothing, safety glasses, and safety-toed footwear) for the location.
- Periodically climb ladders and stairs to elevated platforms/walkways
- Field activities will include assigned work in compressor facilities, on the pipeline right-of-way, and in meter stations.
- Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activities and for driving to project sites.
- Understanding of pipeline in-line inspection tools used to assess the integrity of natural gas pipelines and pipeline remediation and repair methods.
- Knowledge of applicable pipeline regulatory codes, compliance requirements, and industry / engineering standards (e.g., 49 CFR 192 [195], ASME B31.8 [B31.3], ASME / NACE standards, etc.).
- Knowledge of pressure testing of natural gas pipelines.Knowledge of natural gas storage facilities and treatment processes.
- Experience with high pressure natural gas pipeline construction and remediation.
- Experience conducting pipeline MAOP studies.
- Experience in investigation and root-cause determination of equipment failures
- Experience using AutoCAD or similar drawing software to prepare engineering sketches.
- Advanced computer skills.
- Advanced math skills.
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.
