Director Engineering / Measurement Technical Services

Kinder Morgan•Houston, TX

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the Director of Measurement Technical Services co-leads the Measurement organization with a peer Director responsible for Volume and Balance Analysis. The role leads technical aspects of the company's measurement systems, including metering, analyzers, flow computers, gas quality measurement, and metrology. The Director establishes and executes measurement strategies, maintains enterprise standards and technical procedures, and ensures the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of measurement assets across pipelines and facilities. The Director leads teams of engineers, technical specialists, and contractors; serves as the enterprise technical authority for measurement systems; and oversees measurement standards, governance, training, reliability programs, gas quality compliance, and custody-transfer measurement. The role also supports capital projects and existing facilities, represents the company in industry and regulatory forums, and advances measurement performance through analytics and digital technologies. Travel of 10% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in measurement engineering, technical services, automation, or related oil and gas functions, including leadership of technical teams and support organizations.
Extensive knowledge of natural gas and hydrocarbon measurement principles, custody-transfer measurement, metrology, measurement uncertainty, calibration, proving, and measurement system performance management.
Working knowledge of applicable standards, regulations, and tariff requirements, including AGA, API, GPA, ASTM, PHMSA, and FERC requirements, as well as other federal, state, and local regulations.
Expertise with ultrasonic, turbine, rotary, Coriolis, and differential-pressure measurement; gas chromatographs; gas quality analyzers; flow computers; and associated instrumentation and control systems.
Thorough understanding of measurement data architecture and workflows, including data acquisition, SCADA integration, measurement data management, balancing, allocations, settlements, reporting, and exception management.
Experience developing and governing measurement standards, engineering specifications, technical procedures, operating practices, and corporate measurement programs.
Strong understanding of pipeline interconnect agreements, transportation contracts, custody-transfer requirements, commercial measurement provisions, and gas quality compliance requirements.
Experience supporting project development and execution, including measurement system design, facility modifications, equipment selection, commissioning, startup, and lifecycle asset management.
Ability to collaborate effectively with Operations, Commercial, Engineering Design, Project Management, Legal, Finance, Information Technology, and Regulatory organizations.
Experience driving continuous improvement using emerging technologies, advanced analytics, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Lead teams responsible for establishing and executing the company's measurement strategy, standards, and technology roadmap, and ensure technical support, training, and stakeholder collaboration.
Serve as the enterprise technical authority for measurement systems, including custody-transfer metering, flow measurement, gas chromatography and analytical systems, flow computers, metrology, gas quality measurement, data management, and supporting automation technologies.
Develop and maintain measurement standards, engineering specifications, technical procedures, operating practices, and governance processes.
Direct planning, prioritization, and execution of sustaining capital and asset reliability programs, including obsolescence, cybersecurity, lifecycle replacement, and emerging technology needs.
Develop, implement, and continually improve technical training, qualification requirements, operating procedures, and knowledge management systems.
Represent the company in industry organizations, standards committees, and regulatory forums, and engage equipment manufacturers, software providers, and service vendors to advance measurement technologies and practices.
Lead and support Lost and Unaccounted For investigations, measurement variance analyses, root-cause assessments, and measurement uncertainty evaluations.
Promote advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital technologies for measurement performance, balancing, L&U analysis, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and operational decision-making.
Collaborate across Engineering Design, Commercial, Legal, Operations, and Project Management to ensure agreements, designs, installations, and integrations comply with corporate standards, regulations, and industry practices.
Oversee compliance with gas quality tariff requirements and provide technical oversight of gas quality measurement programs, analytical equipment, sampling methodologies, and reporting.
Provide technical oversight and governance for meter proving, calibration, equipment validation, performance monitoring, measurement audits, and uncertainty management.
Conduct performance evaluations, establish development plans, and foster accountability, technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Manage engineering personnel, contractors, consultants, and third-party service providers to ensure measurement initiatives and capital projects meet safety, scope, budget, schedule, quality, and operational objectives.
Support commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, incident investigations, and operational readiness for capital projects and existing facilities.
Travel as required; 10% travel is specified.