Kinder Morgan, Inc.
OPERATIONS PIPELINE ENGINEER (NEW CANEY, TX)
Kinder Morgan, Inc., New Caney, Texas, United States, 77357
OPERATIONS PIPELINE ENGINEER (NEW CANEY, TX)
Provide technical support in all areas of natural gas pipeline operations. The individual will be a technical resource to the region in support of pipeline, measurement, process, underground natural gas storage and compression activities and must possess the ability to associate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
Position Description
Project management skills: development of project scope, schedule, budget forecasting, cost tracking/analysis, risk identification/mitigation and communication of this information using well‑developed written and verbal skills. Primary responsibility involves management of 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 maintain reliable operation of pipeline and facilities, completing studies and reviews, assessing risk/benefit, generating recommendations and developing projects, quality assurance programs, etc. Managing capital and maintenance projects with various deadlines and responsibility levels such as pipeline integrity inspection, remediation, testing and repair projects; pipeline construction, replacement & abandonment projects; and pipeline facility projects involving compression, automation & controls, measurement, corrosion mitigation, gas processing, encroachments. Generating project alternatives, cost estimates, securing project funding; accurately tracking and forecasting project expenses; submitting project closure documentation. Developing project scope documents, schedules, contractor bid documents; managing the bid process including job showing, selecting contractors, requisitioning materials, coordinating permitting, managing contractor activities and other project activities. Applying the company’s design and operating philosophy at field locations to meet corporate goals for safety, regulatory compliance, efficiency, and profitability. Reviewing and managing projects in terms of economics, OSHA safety, Kinder Morgan Engineering Standards, Construction Standards, and Operating and Maintenance Procedures. Travel to field sites and offices with occasional overnight stays. Some extended hours 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. Providing engineering support to operations on a daily basis. Effectively prioritizing workload between multiple projects. Taking on new projects and shifting priorities on short notice.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to company and its insurer. Position Requirements
Other duties as required. Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited university. Job Requirements
Advanced math skills. Effective written and oral communication skills. Strong focus on safe work practices. Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams. Prepare engineering sketches and help develop construction drawings. Complete work assignments with little supervision in an acceptable time frame. Work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules. Perform relief valve capacity calculations and sizing regulators and control valves. Investigate and determine root‑cause of equipment failures. Develop knowledge of pipeline fabrication and construction techniques. Develop knowledge of hydrotesting of natural gas pipelines. Develop knowledge of natural gas storage facilities and treatment processes. Develop knowledge of natural gas pipeline regulatory codes and engineering standards. Conduct pipeline MAOP studies. Develop knowledge of high pressure natural gas pipeline construction and remediation. Develop knowledge of industry’s regulatory compliance requirements and standards. Identify project alternatives, prepare cost estimates and project economic justifications. Computer knowledge: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, data query and analysis. 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. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
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Project management skills: development of project scope, schedule, budget forecasting, cost tracking/analysis, risk identification/mitigation and communication of this information using well‑developed written and verbal skills. Primary responsibility involves management of 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 maintain reliable operation of pipeline and facilities, completing studies and reviews, assessing risk/benefit, generating recommendations and developing projects, quality assurance programs, etc. Managing capital and maintenance projects with various deadlines and responsibility levels such as pipeline integrity inspection, remediation, testing and repair projects; pipeline construction, replacement & abandonment projects; and pipeline facility projects involving compression, automation & controls, measurement, corrosion mitigation, gas processing, encroachments. Generating project alternatives, cost estimates, securing project funding; accurately tracking and forecasting project expenses; submitting project closure documentation. Developing project scope documents, schedules, contractor bid documents; managing the bid process including job showing, selecting contractors, requisitioning materials, coordinating permitting, managing contractor activities and other project activities. Applying the company’s design and operating philosophy at field locations to meet corporate goals for safety, regulatory compliance, efficiency, and profitability. Reviewing and managing projects in terms of economics, OSHA safety, Kinder Morgan Engineering Standards, Construction Standards, and Operating and Maintenance Procedures. Travel to field sites and offices with occasional overnight stays. Some extended hours 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. Providing engineering support to operations on a daily basis. Effectively prioritizing workload between multiple projects. Taking on new projects and shifting priorities on short notice.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to company and its insurer. Position Requirements
Other duties as required. Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited university. Job Requirements
Advanced math skills. Effective written and oral communication skills. Strong focus on safe work practices. Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams. Prepare engineering sketches and help develop construction drawings. Complete work assignments with little supervision in an acceptable time frame. Work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules. Perform relief valve capacity calculations and sizing regulators and control valves. Investigate and determine root‑cause of equipment failures. Develop knowledge of pipeline fabrication and construction techniques. Develop knowledge of hydrotesting of natural gas pipelines. Develop knowledge of natural gas storage facilities and treatment processes. Develop knowledge of natural gas pipeline regulatory codes and engineering standards. Conduct pipeline MAOP studies. Develop knowledge of high pressure natural gas pipeline construction and remediation. Develop knowledge of industry’s regulatory compliance requirements and standards. Identify project alternatives, prepare cost estimates and project economic justifications. Computer knowledge: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, data query and analysis. 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. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Engineering and Information Technology Employment industry: Oil and Gas. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kinder Morgan, Inc. by 2x. Get notified about new Pipeline Engineer jobs in New Caney, TX.
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