Kinder Morgan

Project Manager-Engineering Refined Products (Hybrid)

Kinder Morgan • $90K — $130K *
Houston, TX 77084Hybrid
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 3 years in engineering or project management
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

  • Define job scopes and prepare cost estimates
  • Lead and direct project teams across various disciplines
  • Create and manage project documentation for compliance
  • Present project status to management and stakeholders
  • Oversee project schedules and finances
  • Mitigate risks related to safety and environmental impacts
  • Ensure continuous process improvement

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
  • Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contributions and a pension plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Flexible work schedule and voluntary benefit plans
Full Job Description
What We Are Looking For

Provides project management support to operations and maintenance personnel and manages a broad range of capital and major maintenance projects primarily for refined product facilities, terminals and pipelines. Projects include, but are not limited to, pipeline relocations, facility upgrades, pump stations, and truck/vessel loading/offloading.

Essential duties and responsibilities included but not limited to:
  • Define and prepare job scopes and cost estimates
  • Provide leadership and direction to project team that may be comprised of internal and external service providers including but not limited to Product Movement, project engineers, planning engineers, operations, environmental services, field personnel, procurement, design engineering, engineering contractors, survey contractors, construction contractors, ROW, permitting, EH&S, Control Center
  • Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
  • Create and direct the controls for assigned projects
  • Provide or direct the appropriate level of project documentation during the project and following completion to assure compliance with Corporate, Federal, State and other governing bodies policies
  • Prepare and deliver presentations that communicate project proposals, descriptions and status to upper management, governmental agencies and/or the public
  • Communicate the status of developmental activities to business sponsors using written and verbal communications
  • Manage projects in a manner that assures safety, reliability, environmental and human impacts are mitigated while meeting the project goals (including but not limited to Schedule, Budget, Safety and overall Quality)
  • Manage project finances and prepare accurate monthly project cash flow forecast
  • Manage project schedules
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully
  • Communicate with Management on goals and objectives
  • Ensure ongoing improvement through evaluation of current processes
  • Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance
  • Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.

What You Will Do

Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering or other engineering degree with work experience equivalent to ME, EE, or Civil or Chemical engineering degree. Other degrees may be considered in association with applicable experience.

Other Experience and Skills:
  • Undergraduate (Bachelor level) degree from an accredited institution in Engineering is required. Equivalent industry work experience may be considered.
  • Course of study in the discipline of Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Engineering is preferred.
Job Requirements (specific experience, skills, knowledge, certifications, licenses, working conditions):
  • Minimum of 3 years of direct work experience in engineering or managing projects preferred.
  • Must be able to understand the needs of the business unit(s) for which development work is being performed
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Suite general products
  • Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including but not limited to the ability to present ideas, proposals and results to business segment leaders and to internal and external customers
  • Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, including tracking and managing large projects, and see projects to completion while maintaining strict confidentiality (as necessary)
  • Must be able to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, and work with minimal direct supervision
  • Must possess general understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices and processes relate to the business segment, associated business units, and internal and external customers
  • Experience in developing, implementing and successfully managing operating budgets preferred
  • Ability to work with a team, take directions from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, prioritize work schedule and adhere to established work schedules
  • Ability to identify and establish expectations in an employee/employer relationship (subordinate/manager)
  • Solid communication, motivation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage projects(s) that will include working with individuals with varying disciplines, backgrounds and experience levels
  • Requirement to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager 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 prioritize workload between several projects including the ability to take on new projects and shift priorities on short notice.
  • Understanding of basic economic analysis as it pertains to project justification.

Certifications, licenses, registrations:
  • Possess and maintain valid driver's license and be insurable by company's insurance carrier

Physical demands:
  • Ability to climb tank stairs and walk over uneven surfaces on the pipeline right of way or at field facilities

Working conditions:
  • Essentially indoors, but must be able to work outdoors in project & maintenance activities
  • Frequent contact after normal working hours is expected from contractors and inspectors.
  • Availability to work extended hours and travel with short notice in emergency situations.
  • Travel approximately 30% with overnight stays.

*Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers eployees 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 parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule 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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Join the dynamic team at Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. At Kinder Morgan, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and innovation in the energy sector.

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Embark on a fulfilling career journey at Kinder Morgan where we prioritize your professional development and personal growth. Our diverse range of job opportunities spans from engineering to project management, ensuring that every career path leads to success and leadership development.

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With Kinder Morgan, you are not just taking a job; you are joining a team that values diversity, leadership, and professional growth. Our commitment to innovation and safety makes us a leader in the industry, providing our employees with the skills and training necessary to lead in their fields and beyond.

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Step into a role that places you at the forefront of the energy industry. Kinder Morgan’s leadership in transporting natural gas, CO2, and other essential products makes it a pivotal player in driving economic growth and sustainability. Our leadership training ensures you are equipped for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities.

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Join forces with over 11,000 dedicated professionals who are as passionate about energy solutions as you are. At Kinder Morgan, you’ll work on projects that harness innovative technologies and practices, enhancing your skills and advancing the industry.

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We are committed to fostering a culture of growth and learning. Our professional development programs are designed to help you master your role and prepare for future challenges, whether through on-the-job training, formal education programs, or leadership workshops.

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At Kinder Morgan, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From advanced energy transportation solutions to cutting-edge safety protocols, your work will directly contribute to shaping the future of energy.

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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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