Kinder Morgan, Inc. · 6 hours ago
Facilities Engineer-III or Sr. (CO2 Production-CORTEZ)
Cortez, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $244K/yr
5+ years expKinder Morgan, Inc. is a leading energy infrastructure company, and they are seeking a Facilities Engineer to provide onsite subsurface and facility engineering surveillance for CO2 production operations. The role involves reliability engineering, project management, and collaboration with multi-discipline teams to enhance production system performance and ensure compliance with regulations.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities will include reliability engineering, working closely with maintenance management to execute root cause failure analysis and develop improvement recommendations
Provide engineering surveillance support and monitor operations and production trends of 6 compression/process facilities, 80+ CO2 production and 3 water disposal wells in Montezuma and Dolores Counties, CO, to determine improvement opportunities. (Number and location of facilities and wells subject to change based on business needs.)
Provide engineering input for development of designs, construction, and commissioning activities for new asset development
Provide support to the training of Operations personnel on technical topics related to facilities operations
Focus will be on improving production system performance and efficiency in coordination with the KMCO2 Subsurface Engineering Group, KMCO2 Drilling Department, the OSG Projects Group, and the Cortez CO2 production operations group
Identify production enhancement opportunities, prepare recommendation proposals for management approval, develop economic analysis, steer AFE approval process, and manage work to complete projects on schedule and on budget
Serve as project manager for multiple sustaining capital and operating expense projects, including minor facility upgrades and debottlenecking projects
Participate in PHA’s and other reviews related to facilities development projects
Maintain, foster, and support a safe work environment, safe work practices, and environmental stewardship that are second to none in the industry
Participate in reliability team opportunity identification and resultant project execution
Manage facilities project execution
Act as Operations Technical Representative for startup and commissioning of new facilities
Support well testing and well unloading activities between drilling, construction, and operations groups
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as industry standards and specifications
Collaborate with multi-discipline team that includes engineers, geologists, and operations personnel, and provide support and guidance in generating innovative operations methods to measure, predict, and maximize CO2 recovery from the reservoir
Create and deliver PowerPoint presentations to senior management, as required
Support and provide guidance in production facilities operation and design, including drilling and facility Opening Information expansion projects
Provide direction and guidance in field production optimization efforts
Attend and participate in weekly, monthly, and ad hoc operations meetings
Manage fixed equipment inspection program
Coordinate work with other scheduled and unplanned downtime to minimize impact to production
Assist in investigations of all incidents / near miss reports relating to production activities
Ensure ongoing improvement through evaluation of current processes
Promote and embody Kinder Morgan Core Values
Complete special projects, annual objectives, and other duties as assigned
Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills, and listen carefully
Write effectively, and understand verbal and written communications, including but not limited to email and weekly reports
Work independently to manage tasks and timelines
Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, safety of company assets, employees and the general public, and protection of the environment
Carry a company-provided cell phone/pager and be available to respond during working hours, and as needed during non-working hours
May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university
Minimum 5 years direct and active experience with and knowledge of CO2 production operations, or oil and gas production, is required
Must have proven track record in managing CO2 or oil & gas production projects and field development in an effective, safe, efficient, and environmentally safe manner
Well versed in industry codes and standards, including ASME, API, ASTM, ANSI etc
Experience with pumping system design, compression systems, separation equipment, filtration, oil skimming, and other production facilities design and operation
Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft applications, including but may not be limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, for the purpose of word processing, developing and analyzing data on spreadsheets, and information retrieval
Must be well versed in creating and effectively delivering presentations to staff and management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the team, operations, and commercial groups
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, frequently under pressure, on multiple tasks
Well-developed interpersonal skills
Possess authentic listening skills
Strong problem solving skills, including logical thought processes, with ability to resolve simple to complex issues
Must be self-motivated with the ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines and work with minimal direct supervision
Ability to organize, schedule and prioritize departmental and individual work to meet various schedules and objectives, reprioritize on short notice
Ability to work with all levels of internal and external personnel, and maintain strict confidentiality
Ability to identify, and regularly meet, expectations in an employee/employer relationship
Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules and adhere to established work schedules
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job
Work outside in all weather conditions, as needed
Based in KM CO2 field office (Cortez, CO)
Occasional travel outside the assigned geographic is required and anticipated
Required to carry a company-provided cell phone, and respond as needed during working and non-working hours
May be required to work additional hours, on short notice, to meet the needs of the internal customers or for emergency response
The successful candidate will be required to clear a non-DOT drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed
Preferred
A graduate level degree in Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university is advantageous
Knowledge of Kinder Morgan CO2 production and pipeline assets, as well as safety practices and other company policies/procedures is 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
A flexible work schedule
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
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$830MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
David Michels
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kenneth Grubb
Chief Operating Officer, Gas Pipelines
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