Kinder Morgan, Inc. · 23 hours ago
Process Engineer (Hybrid Schedule) (Houston, TX)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKinder Morgan, Inc. is dedicated to delivering energy and providing energy transportation and storage services. The Process Engineer will support the design, engineering, operation, and construction of natural gas processing facilities, focusing on optimization and reliability of operations.
EnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability support to operations with process simulation tools and operational understanding
Develop project design bases and feed studies for proposed Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and capital projects
Assist with developing, monitoring, and implementing capital project estimates
Review, maintain, and update Process Safety Information (PSI) including but not limited to Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Heat & Material Balances, Process Simulations, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Cause & Effect Matrices (C&E), Consequences of Deviation (COD), Pressure Relief Valve Calculations, and Maximum Intended Inventory (MII)
Perform detailed sizing, design, and specification of all major equipment within gas processing facilities including, but not limited to, the following: compression, heat exchangers, pumps, towers, separators, heaters, control valves, and PSVs
Perform and/or validate relief valve and flare system sizing/evaluations
Review and provide feedback on equipment drawings, vessel calculations, and construction drawings
Model and evaluate gas plants to suggest efficiency and debottlenecking projects
Initiate and manage optimization review projects to enhance safety, run time, and/or operating income
Provide technical support for startups, troubleshooting, and plant turnarounds
Prepare and coordinate engineering reports, calculations, studies, and presentations
Participate in baseline, revalidation, and project PHA/HAZOP studies as necessary for both new and existing facilities
Support facility internal/external Process Safety Management (PSM) audits
Participate in completion of Management of Change (MOC) requirements
Assist EHS personnel with environmental permit requirements including air emissions, storage, and proper disposal of waste
Develop and update process and equipment specifications and standards
Explore, evaluate, and introduce new technologies to enhance safety, reliability, and performance; network with industry groups, technical committees, and suppliers
Work with Company and non-company personnel, take direction from manager(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedules
Act as a Company liaison between project management, operations, and third party engineering contractors to ensure facility and equipment purchases are meeting the proper design requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university. Mechanical Engineering degree may be considered with applicable process engineering work experience
10 years of experience in design, construction, or operation of natural gas processing facilities
Proficient in the use of process modeling applications (e.g. BR&E ProMax, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Flare System Analyzer, Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating, etc.)
Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve in the field and remotely
Experience with design, economic evaluation, and optimization of both new and existing natural gas processing facilities
Experience with process facility instrumentation, controls, and automation
Ability to develop, read, and interpret mechanical diagrams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface with a diverse range of personnel with varying disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels
Strong customer focus in dealing with Project Management, Business Development, Operations, Contractors, Suppliers and other internal and external groups
Thorough understanding of the following midstream processes: Glycol Dehydration, Solid Desiccant Dehydration, Compression, Joule-Thomson Refrigeration, Closed Loop Refrigeration Systems, Stabilization, Fractionation, Cryogenic Turboexpander Plants, Acid Gas Removal Systems, Liquid Storage, Transfer, and Unloading/Loading, Utility Systems (e.g. heat medium, fuel gas, steam, instrument air, etc.)
Functional knowledge and understanding of ASME B31.3, ASME Section VII Div 1, API 520/521, and other RAGAGEP standards and regulations related to process engineering facility design, construction, and operation
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Preferred
Experience with third party equipment manufacturer sizing software applicable to the gas processing industry
Onsite facility commissioning and operational troubleshooting
Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
Experience with Microsoft Project
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Plant3D or CADWorks
Familiarity with and understanding of the following standards: OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and EPA 40CFR Part 68 Risk Management Plan (RMP)
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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