Kinder Morgan

Engineer/Specialist - Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity

Kinder Morgan • $90K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field; API/NDE Inspection experience considered in lieu.
  • 5-10 years of experience in fixed equipment within petrochemical or gas industries.
  • Understanding of OSHA PSM and EPA Risk Management Standards, especially Mechanical Integrity requirements.
  • Experience with equipment design and evaluation in oil and gas settings.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office, CMMS, and inspection-related software.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Mechanical Integrity procedures ensuring compliance.
  • Oversee Mechanical Integrity inspection contractors and validate their work.
  • Support PSM Mechanical Integrity inspections and repairs for processing units.
  • Analyze equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and design corrective action plans.
  • Collaborate to pinpoint improvements for Mechanical Integrity and asset availability.
  • Provide technical guidance for capital projects in line with industry standards.
  • Utilize CMMS and IDMS software to enhance equipment performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible Spending and Health Spending Accounts.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage options.
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching and a pension plan.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
  • Access to numerous voluntary benefits.
Full Job Description
What We Are Looking For

This position offers a hybrid work schedule (Monday-Wednesday in the office and Thursday-Friday remote)

Kinder Morgan is currently seeking a Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity (MI) Engineer/Specialist to support the Mechanical Integrity Department.

What You Will Do

Some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Actively develop/evergreen Mechanical Integrity procedures that support and assure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Manage Mechanical Integrity inspection contractor(s) for respective areas. This includes QA/QC of inspection documentation.
  • Provide support with PSM Mechanical Integrity requirements (inspections and repairs to pressure vessels/piping) for various processing units.
  • Evaluate equipment problems and conduct root cause failure analysis investigations on failed equipment, develop action plans to eliminate repeat failures, and implement corrective actions, as necessary.
  • Work with operations to identify key areas for Mechanical Integrity improvements and develop action plans to drive higher asset availability.
  • Provide technical support for capital projects with expertise for specification, design, and construction of projects in accordance with company requirements, industry standards and regulatory codes.
  • Contribute to the effective use of CMMS(Maximo) and IDMS(PCMS) software to improve fixed equipment availability.
  • Familiarity of NDE methods and applicability regarding API inspections.
  • Optimize preventative maintenance tasks and activities, identify gaps, and develop corrective actions plan, drive implementation and evaluate improvement performance.
  • Provide technical support for Federal, State, and internal audits.
  • Work with company and non-company personnel, focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedules.
  • Promote open, ethical, and continuous communication between various departments, customers, and personnel.
  • Business travel outside your responsible area may be required and could be up to 20% of time.

What You Need

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a similar technical degree.
  • API/NDE Inspection experience in lieu of bachelor's degree considered.

Experience/Knowledge:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with fixed equipment in petroleum, natural gas, or petrochemical industry required; 10 years+ preferred.
  • Familiarity and understanding of the OSHA 1910.119 PSM and EPA 29 CFR Part 68 Risk Management Standards with emphasis on Mechanical Integrity requirements.
  • Oil and Gas equipment design and evaluation experience, both existing and new facilities.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications, Microsoft Outlook, PCMS, and CMMS software.
  • Candidate should be knowledgeable in API 510, 570, 653, ASME PCC/BPVC & Pressure Piping Codes, ASTM, as well as API 579/ASME FFS.

Competencies/Skills/Abilities:
  • Strong presentation and report writing skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface with a diverse range of personnel with varying disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
  • Strong customer focus in dealing with Project Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Operations, Contractors, Suppliers and other internal and external groups.
  • Ability to develop, read, and interpret mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&ID's).

Certifications, licenses, registrations:
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements.


The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

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.

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 holidays; and many voluntary benefit plans.

About Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is the largest midstream and the fourth largest energy company (based on combined enterprise value) in North America. They own an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines and 180 terminals. Their publicly traded companies include Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI), Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: KMP), Kinder Morgan Management, LLC (NYSE: KMR) and El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPB).

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Learn more about Kinder Morgan
Size
10,529 employees
Market Cap
$40.1 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$119 million
Founded
1997
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$11.6 billion
NASDAQ
KMI
* Ladders Estimates

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