Engineer/Specialist - Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity

Overview:

This position offers a hybrid work schedule (Monday-Wednesday in the office and Thursday-Friday remote)

Kinder Morgan is currently seeking a Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity (MI) Engineer/Specialist to support the Mechanical Integrity Department. 

Responsibilities:

Some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Actively develop/evergreen Mechanical Integrity procedures that support and assure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Manage Mechanical Integrity inspection contractor(s) for respective areas. This includes QA/QC of inspection documentation.
• Provide support with PSM Mechanical Integrity requirements (inspections and repairs to pressure vessels/piping) for various processing units.
• Evaluate equipment problems and conduct root cause failure analysis investigations on failed equipment, develop action plans to eliminate repeat failures, and implement corrective actions, as necessary.
• Work with operations to identify key areas for Mechanical Integrity improvements and develop action plans to drive higher asset availability.
• Provide technical support for capital projects with expertise for specification, design, and construction of projects in accordance with company requirements, industry standards and regulatory codes.
• Contribute to the effective use of CMMS(Maximo) and IDMS(PCMS) software to improve fixed equipment availability.
• Familiarity of NDE methods and applicability regarding API inspections.
• Optimize preventative maintenance tasks and activities, identify gaps, and develop corrective actions plan, drive implementation and evaluate improvement performance.
• Provide technical support for Federal, State, and internal audits.
• Work with company and non-company personnel, focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedules.
• Promote open, ethical, and continuous communication between various departments, customers, and personnel.
• Business travel outside your responsible area may be required and could be up to 20% of time.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar technical degree.
• API/NDE Inspection experience in lieu of bachelor’s degree considered.

Experience/Knowledge:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with fixed equipment in petroleum, natural gas, or petrochemical industry required; 10 years+ preferred.
• Familiarity and understanding of the OSHA 1910.119 PSM and EPA 29 CFR Part 68 Risk Management Standards with emphasis on Mechanical Integrity requirements.
• Oil and Gas equipment design and evaluation experience, both existing and new facilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications, Microsoft Outlook, PCMS, and CMMS software.
• Candidate should be knowledgeable in API 510, 570, 653, ASME PCC/BPVC & Pressure Piping Codes, ASTM, as well as API 579/ASME FFS.

Competencies/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong presentation and report writing skills.
• 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, Environmental Health & Safety, Operations, Contractors, Suppliers and other internal and external groups.
• Ability to develop, read, and interpret mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&ID’s).

Certifications, licenses, registrations :

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.

The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: 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 holidays; and many voluntary benefit plans.

Why Join Kinder Morgan:

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

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