Senior Corrosion Engineer I

Kinder Morgan • Tucson, AZ

87d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products. Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures. Kinder Morgan offers competitive wages, 401(k) savings plan, retirement plan, comprehensive medical/Rx and dental plans, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a bonus program.

Requirements

• Minimum of BS in an Engineering or Science discipline.
• At least 10 years of in-depth corrosion control experience and working knowledge of field operations for natural gas pipelines.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently perform job description requirements.
• Established ability to lead and influence others in implementing corrosion control programs.
• Demonstrated history of excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Accomplished public speaking skills in formal situations for large audiences.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write concise technical reports, specifications and work instructions.
• High level of analytical skills and familiarity with root cause analysis for problem resolution techniques.
• Proven project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to complete tasks and assignments in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively train, aid in development, and mentor corrosion control personnel.
• Possess advanced computer skills, familiar with integrated data development and analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable Federal and State pipeline safety regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing all phases of corrosion control in the gas or liquids pipeline industry.
• Knowledge of various types of below-grade and atmospheric coatings, their properties and application standards.
• Experience writing and revising standards or procedures.
• Knowledge of DOT pipeline integrity regulations 49 CFR Part 192, Subpart O.
• Detailed understanding of pipeline integrity assessment methods.
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing methods used for pipelines.
• Proficient with American Innovations PCS software.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies such as PHMSA.
• Higher-level related industry certifications such as AMPP/NACE Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide corrosion engineering, technical support, direction and oversight to the Company corrosion control program for the Natural Gas Pipeline business unit.
• Support Division 1 corrosion personnel in establishing corrosion control priorities including alignment between operational tasks and corporate philosophy.
• Facilitate consistent application of Company corrosion control procedures across Division 1 natural gas pipeline and storage assets.
• Assist in the technical development and mentoring of operations-based corrosion control personnel through routine interactions and providing technical review and support.
• Support Corrosion Supervisors and Technicians as a subject-matter expert on KM standards and procedures.
• Direct and support the development and maintenance of company corrosion control standards and develop, maintain and conduct training for internal corrosion policies and procedures.
• Participate in annual corrosion program reviews including reviewing and providing feedback on the review report.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance in problem-solving to the field-based corrosion supervisors and corrosion technicians for complex corrosion control issues.
• Review and provide feedback on remedial action mitigation plans resulting from in-line inspections, cathodic protection surveys, and internal corrosion inspections.
• Provide support for the technical problems of corrosion control for operations, project engineering and engineering design.
• Review and provide feedback on scopes and specifications as needed for complex projects.
• Make informed decisions involving corrosion mitigation requirements and develop recommendations based on results from inline inspection.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in communications with DOT and state regulatory agencies and in corporate audits.
• Perform corrosion control failure analysis to determine root-cause and develop remediation plans.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• 401(k) savings plan
• Retirement plan
• Comprehensive medical/Rx and dental plans
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules
• Bonus program

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