Kinder Morgan

Pipeline Integrity / In-line Inspection Analyst / Engineer

Kinder Morgan • $80K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. in Engineering, Science, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and NDE tools preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and refine processes.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement standards for in-field anomaly assessment.
  • Manage ILI and NDE tool validation processes.
  • Enhance field anomaly measurement techniques to boost effectiveness.
  • Train contract NDE personnel per company standards.
  • Support stakeholders with technical insights on NDE and ILI procedures.
  • Collaborate with NDE service providers for consistent application of protocols.
  • Develop systems for data management, KPI tracking, and risk assessments.

Benefits

  • Health care benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible and Health Spending Accounts.
  • Life and disability insurance plans.
  • 401(k) with employer contributions and a pension plan.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
Full Job Description
What We Are Looking For

Support the development, continuous improvement, and execution of the company's In-Line Inspection (ILI) tool validation and direct inspection programs. This includes administrative functions, technical standards, data systems, and collaboration with service providers to ensure program effectiveness.

Job title/level will commensurate with experience and skill sets.

What You Will Do

Program Development & Implementation
  • Contribute to the design, implementation, and refinement of standards, procedures, and best practices for in-field anomaly assessment and data collection.
  • Develop and manage processes supporting ILI and NDE tool validation programs.
  • Evaluate and enhance field anomaly measurement techniques to improve inspection effectiveness and efficiency.

Training & Technical Oversight
  • Train and evaluate contract NDE field personnel in alignment with company procedures, standards, and data collection forms.
  • Provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders on NDE and ILI processes.

Vendor & Quality Management
  • Collaborate with NDE service providers to ensure the consistent and accurate application of company procedures and documentation.
  • Qualify and audit NDE service providers according to company protocols.
  • Monitor service quality and performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including field personnel competency, provider performance, and documentation timelines.

Data Systems & Analytics
  • Develop or improve data capture and management systems to support:
    • KPI tracking and performance analysis
    • Risk and integrity assessment integration
    • ILI validation and remediation decision-making
    • Automation and analytics for process efficiency and data-driven decision-making

Stakeholder Communication & Feedback
  • Coordinate communication and issue resolution among project managers, the ILI group, and other stakeholders.
  • Facilitate feedback loops with ILI service providers to support regrading of surveys or enhancement of inspection tools and algorithms.

What You Need

Educational Requirements
  • B.S. in Engineering, Science, or related degree preferred. Applicable industry experience and education may be considered as an equivalent.

Job Requirements
  • Strong effective, timely, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with logical thought processes
  • Ability and willingness to perform all essential functions of the position including those listed above.
  • Ability to interpret industry and company standards and procedures and a fundamental understanding of NDE tools and techniques for evaluating pipeline anomalies preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and refine processes.
  • Ability and willingness to understand and implement all company/job related processes, procedures, guidelines and best practices.
  • Ability and willingness to coordinate projects and programs with field operating personnel, project engineers, and outside entities.
  • Must be accountable and manage activities to keep required work schedules, focus attention to details, and follow company policies and procedures.
  • Strong focus on safe work practices and active participation in the safety program
  • Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work independently.
  • Ability to successfully work in a team environment with a focus on both internal and external customers.
  • Demonstrated initiative and adaptability to manage multiple work tasks and changing priorities.
  • Fundamental knowledge of pipeline integrity threats and their associated mechanisms.
  • Willingness and ability to learn how to effectively train others.
  • Ability to develop, refine and present effective presentations.
  • Strong computer skills including but not limited to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with or ability to quickly learn data visualization tools such as Power BI to support reporting of metrics, preferred
  • Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers for business travel.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Fundamental knowledge of ILI technologies and their capabilities and limitations
  • Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192 and Part 195
  • Knowledge of NDE technologies typically used to measure pipeline anomalies or defects.
  • Fundamental knowledge of the types of Pipeline Integrity Threats and ILI and NDE technologies used to assess those threats
  • Proficiency in Power BI to facilitate connecting, analyzing, and visualizing data with interactive reports and dashboards
  • Proficiency in SQL for querying and managing relational databases

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. The position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate.

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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