Kinder Morgan, Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Field Compression Engineer
Ellerslie, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, is seeking a Field Compression Engineer. This role involves providing technical expertise for natural gas compression equipment, ensuring reliability and efficiency while managing vendor relationships and supporting various customers.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise to support mechanical needs for various customers
Aid in the specification of natural gas compression equipment based on provided operating conditions to optimize performance efficiencies, flexibility to changes in operating conditions, long-term reliability, ease of maintenance, while minimizing 20 year life cycle costs
Establish vendor relationships as applies to equipment in the area
Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
Organize work for timely completion and be available for overtime work if required
Use personal judgment and specialized knowledge to provide and safeguard confidential information
Communicate in a highly professional manner. Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully. E-mail will be professional at all times
Travel (up to 50% often overnight) to contractor or Kinder Morgan sites for mechanical support as well as to attend meetings and conferences. Weekend travel is occasionally required
Work with Operations in development of annual budgets in regard to compression and ancillary equipment needs
Maintain a high degree of attention to detail
Be capable of managing multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels concurrently
Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance
Knowledgeable of company engineering specification
Knowledgeable of company and governmental safety regulations
Maintain a high regard for the safety of the general public, company and contract personnel, and company assets
Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, control, and instrumentation drawings
Qualification
Required
A 4-year Engineering degree from an accredited school
Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
High Interest And Aptitude For Rotating Mechanical Equipment
Provide technical expertise to support mechanical needs for various customers
Aid in the specification of natural gas compression equipment based on provided operating conditions to optimize performance efficiencies, flexibility to changes in operating conditions, long-term reliability, ease of maintenance, while minimizing 20 year life cycle costs
Establish vendor relationships as applies to equipment in the area
Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
Organize work for timely completion and be available for overtime work if required
Use personal judgment and specialized knowledge to provide and safeguard confidential information
Communicate in a highly professional manner. Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully. E-mail will be professional at all times
Travel (up to 50% often overnight) to contractor or Kinder Morgan sites for mechanical support as well as to attend meetings and conferences. Weekend travel is occasionally required
Work with Operations in development of annual budgets in regard to compression and ancillary equipment needs
Maintain a high degree of attention to detail
Be capable of managing multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels concurrently
Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance
Knowledgeable of company engineering specification
Knowledgeable of company and governmental safety regulations
Maintain a high regard for the safety of the general public, company and contract personnel, and company assets
Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, control, and instrumentation drawings
Preferred
Preferred two years practical experience (post degree) in the design and technical analysis of high pressure natural gas compressor systems
Specific knowledge in natural gas compression equipment and the mechanical design of gas compression equipment (including reciprocating engines, gas turbines, electric motor drives, reciprocating compressors, and centrifugal compressors)
Experience and knowledge with compressor station design
Proficient in basic PC operations, including word-processing and spreadsheets
Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Two retirement plans
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Company
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.
Founded in 2000Chicago, Illinois, USA
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Kinder Morgan, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2023 (4)
2022 (1)
2021 (1)
2020 (1)
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
Company data provided by crunchbase