ENGINEER -PIPELINE (Plant Engineer-Gas Processing)

Kinder Morgan • Sheridan, TX

75d

About The Position

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.

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.
• 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Pipeline Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees