Kinder Morgan, Inc. · 1 month ago
Engineer-Pipeline (Codes and Standards)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior LevelKinder Morgan, Inc. is a leading energy infrastructure company, and they are seeking an Engineer-Pipeline to support their Pipeline Safety Program. The role involves ensuring compliance with pipeline safety regulations, reviewing legislation, coordinating audits, and participating in emergency response efforts.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Responsible for reviewing proposed federal and state/provincial pipeline safety legislation and regulations and providing feedback to management as to the impact that new law/regulations will have on the compliance requirements
Responsible for reviewing new regulations and existing Business Unit standards, and procedures to determine compliance of those regulations
Recommend changes to applicable procedures through the MOC/ADC process to remain in compliance with regulatory requirements
Conduct annual Business Unit procedure review
Coordinate and participate in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Canada Energy Regulator (CER), and applicable state/provincial pipeline safety audits
Coordinate written response needed as a result of any agency pipeline safety audit
Assist in collection and review of data associated with KM’s annual report filing to the applicable Federal and/or state/provincial pipeline safety programs
Assist with administration of the Kinder Morgan’s O&M, Engineering, Construction, and other standards
Participate in Business Unit Emergency Release Line (ERL) Team – on call 24/7 on a rotating schedule
Participate in Business Unit Emergency Response when requested - liaison with federal and state/provincial pipeline safety agencies
Participate in Root Cause Analysis and various other investigations related to pipeline incidents, as circumstances require
Responsible for collecting and reviewing data, and the submittal of reports of applicable incidents/accident reports to DOT, CER, Chemical Safety Board (CSB), and other states/provincial pipeline safety programs as required
Responsible to ensure that the Business Unit’s current incident tracking system is consistent with PHMSA Accident Report
Participate in Regional Abnormal Operations/Accident Review Committee
Assist in compiling data and statistical analysis for internal and external reporting, with INGAA, API, and other pertinent Industry groups
Be willing to attend and/or participate in various industry and/or pipeline safety seminars
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor degree in Engineering
Good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to interact with individuals at all levels in the organization
Must be able to work with confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner
Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal direct supervision
Must be capable of completing and tracking multiple tasks simultaneously, and often under strict deadlines
Proven organizational and time management skills required
Intermediate to excellent proficiency level in computer skills (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel)
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers
Current and Valid Passport for international travel
Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s) and lead personnel, focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules
Be able to work in appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) in both hot and cold climates
Be able to work in both office and outside field environments
Preferred
Working experience and application knowledge of United States DOT – 49 CFR Parts 192, 195, and applicable state pipeline safety regulations
Working experience and application knowledge of Canada Energy Regulator's (CER) Pipeline Safety ACT, Onshore Pipeline Regulations, and CSA Z662, a plus
Experience with working directly with government regulating agency representatives
Working experience and knowledge of Management of Change Processes a plus
Knowledge of Pipeline Safety Management Systems a plus
Working experience and application knowledge of various pipeline industry related standards such as API, ASME, NACE, NFPA, and CSA, a plus
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
Many voluntary benefit plans
Company
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.
Founded in 2000Chicago, Illinois, USA
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$830MKey Investors
ArcLight Capital
2025-03-21Acquired
2023-06-15Secondary Market
2021-02-22Secondary Market· $830M
Leadership Team
David Michels
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth Grubb
Chief Operating Officer, Gas Pipelines
Recent News
2023-11-08
2023-11-04
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