Engineer-Pipeline (Mechanical Integrity - PSM)
Kinder Morgan
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
Functional Area: Engineering Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided: No
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
RC/Department: 0167 -ENG SVCES TECHNICAL SERVICES :KMIPosition DescriptionThis position offers a hybrid work schedule(M-W in the office and Thur-Fri remote). It is also eligible for a 9/80 work schedule and METRO transportation/parking benefits.Kinder Morgan is currently seeking a Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity (MI) Engineer to support the Mechanical Integrity Department. Some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Actively develop/evergreen Mechanical Integrity procedures that support and assure compliance to all company policies and procedures.
- Manage Mechanical Integrity inspection contractor(s) for respective areas. This includes QA/QC of inspection documentation.
- Provide engineering 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 plan 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 engineering 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.
- 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, take direction from manager(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedules.
- Promote open, ethical, and continuous communications between various departments, customers, and personnel.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
- Business travel outside your responsible area may be required and could be up to 20% of time.
- Job level commensurate with experience.
- Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or a similar technical degree.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with fixed equipment in petroleum, natural gas, or petrochemical industry required; 7 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.
- Natural gas process facility equipment design and evaluation experience, both existing and new facilities.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications, Microsoft Outlook, PCMS, and CMMS software.
- 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).
- Candidate should be knowledgeable in API 510, 570, 653, ASME PCC/BPVC & Pressure Piping Codes, ASTM, as well as API 579/ASME FFS.