Position Description

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 83,000 miles of pipelines and 141 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 believe that fuels with a lower-carbon lifecycle, like RNG, are part of the solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. With our more than 70,000 miles of natural gas pipeline systems that transport approximately 40% of the natural gas consumed and exported in the United States, we are uniquely positioned to transport RNG from coast-to-coast without making enhancements to our existing natural gas pipeline network.

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Plant Engineer for its natural gas processing and fractionation facility located in Sheridan, Texas. This position will be supporting the technical needs of a natural gas processing and fractionation facility that receives natural gas via pipeline and distributes products via pipeline and truck.

This position will support operations as a member of the facility engineering team by providing technical support for equipment issues, identifying process engineering improvements, performing root cause analysis, equipment failure analysis, maintenance project planning, production optimization and reliability, and other project management duties. In addition, this position will be tasked with ensuring changes to the facility are scoped, designed, and constructed in accordance with all applicable Company, Industry, and Regulatory standards and requirements. The position will maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, fellow employees' safety, the general public's safety, and safe operation of Company assets.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Advocate and provide guidance for process and operations safety at the processing facility
Review and contribute to commissioning and start up activities
Support operational issue resolution and provide technical support for the facility
Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, optimize units, debottleneck equipment, etc.
Conduct proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of assigned process equipment
Report production deficiencies, monitoring results, etc. in a timely manner
Develop solutions to improve reliability and production
Provide technical review of MOC's and Operations procedures
Modify and maintain process safety information
Provide support and information for the development and maintenance of the process simulator

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

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (chemical, mechanical, petroleum)

Minimum of 3-5 years industry experience, with preference given to experience in facilities with high pressure equipment (> 500 psig), large rotating equipment (> 300hp), high temperature heat medium systems, cryogenic/NGL processing, air cooled exchangers, and other similar equipment.

Competencies, Skills, and abilities:

Technical proficiency and working knowledge of applicable Industry standards (API, ASME, NACE, etc.)
Demonstrated proficiency in computer software applications (e.g. MS Office suite, AutoCAD, etc.)
A high degree of motivation with minimal direct supervision.
Demonstrated ability to effectively solve problems within a specific time frame.
Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple assignments.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Perform within a team environment with a variety of Plant work groups.

Additional requirements:

Must have the ability to work with a team, take directions from multiple supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow site and Company policy and procedures.
Regular participation in safety meetings, Operations leadership meetings, and other site initiatives will be required.
Position is subject to 24-hour call-out, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must be willing and able to carry a cellular phone and respond in a timely manner to calls.
Extended working hours may be necessary.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Working Conditions:

Tasks may be carried out in a Plant environment with indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Demands:
May be required to stand, walk, sit, ascend/descend elevated platforms, use hand tools, and other manual tasks. May occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:
Qualified candidate must have valid drivers' license with satisfactory driving record as determined by Kinder Morgan.

Qualified candidate must satisfactorily pass a Company background check and drug test to be employed.

If the employee is subject to professional license, certification requirements or training as stipulated by local, state, or federal agencies or Kinder Morgan, now or in the future, compliance is required under this job description.

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.

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