Senior Internal Corrosion Engineer-Storage

Kinder Morgan • Houston, TX

76d • 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, and 700 Bcf of working natural gas storage capacity. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils 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. The responsibilities for this role include providing corrosion engineering, technical support, direction and oversight to the Company corrosion control program for the Natural Gas Pipeline business unit, including policy and procedure development and technical review and support of corrosion related issues and tasks. This position is part of KM's Operations Support Group (OSG) Corrosion Control department that includes 11 corrosion engineers/specialists reporting to the Manager-Corrosion Control, supporting corrosion control activities across all of Kinder Morgan.

Requirements

• Minimum of BS in an Engineering or Science discipline.
• At least 10 years of in-depth corrosion control experience and working knowledge of internal corrosion monitoring and mitigation of natural gas pipelines.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Accomplished public speaking skills in formal situations for large audiences.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write clear and concise technical reports, specifications and work instructions.
• High level of analytical skills.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis for problem resolution techniques.
• Ability to make informed decisions involving pipeline monitoring/mitigation, budgets, and broad program initiatives for corrosion control.
• Self-starter, able to work without direct supervision.
• Proven project management skills.
• Advanced computer skills, familiar with integrated data development and analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable Federal and State pipeline safety regulations including Title 49 CFR Part 192 Subpart I.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing all phases of corrosion control and demonstrated continuing responsibility implementing corrosion control programs in the gas or liquids pipeline industry.
• Familiarity with applicable industry organization standards and recommended practices such as AMPP/NACE, API, ASME.
• Knowledge of general pipeline operations standards, practices and procedures.
• Experience writing and revising standards or procedures.
• Working knowledge applicable regulations such as 49 CFR Part 192.
• Detailed understanding of various methods of pipeline integrity assessment methods.
• Knowledge of non-destructive testing methods.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies such as PHMSA or related state agencies.
• Higher-level related industry certifications such as AMPP/NACE Specialist certification.
• Understanding of in-line inspection technologies and experience evaluating in-line inspection surveys.

Responsibilities

• Support and oversee consistent application of Company procedures in the Company's storage field pipeline corrosion control program within the Natural Gas Pipelines business unit.
• Provide a high level of corrosion control technical expertise and problem-solving to the field-based corrosion supervisors and technicians for complex internal corrosion control.
• Provide support for the corrosion-related technical problems of the operations, measurement and gas quality, project engineering and engineering design departments.
• Provide technical support for company internal corrosion control database software.
• Direct and support the development and maintenance of company corrosion control standards and develop, maintain and conduct training for internal corrosion policies and procedures.
• Support Corrosion Supervisors and Corrosion Technicians as a subject-matter expert on KM standards and procedures.
• Review and provide feedback on remedial action mitigation plans resulting from in-line inspections and internal corrosion inspections.
• Assist in the technical development and mentoring of field-based corrosion control personnel.
• Provide subject-matter expertise in communications with DOT and state regulatory agencies and in corporate audits.
• Support field operations use of corrosion control contractors as a liaison with contractors/materials suppliers.
• Make informed decisions involving internal corrosion mitigation requirements.
• Perform corrosion control failure analysis to determine root-cause working in conjunction with company metallurgists and laboratory personnel.

Benefits

• 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.
• Many voluntary benefit plans.

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