Engineer-PSM (Process Safety)

Primary Purpose:

• The Kinder Morgan Process Safety (PSM) Engineer will provide technical and process safety expertise and leadership across Kinder Morgan organization. Facilitate the development and implementation of fit-for-purpose standards, procedures and associated processes, utilizing a risk-based approach. Provide subject matter expertise in the understanding, assessment, and management of processes to reduce risk and foster the prevention of process safety events.
• This key role will be mainly officebased and will require traveling to multiple site-specific locations.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
As an Engineer – Process Safety Management, you will lead Process Safety Management (PSM) and risk management initiatives to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. You will collaborate with and partner across multiple facilities to perform ambitious assignments which support compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management regulations. Some of the key responsibilities specific to this role include:

• Serve as a content lead/subject matter specialist for process safety elements and applicable regulations
• Advise and assist the covered process locations establish and maintain processes to continuously improve process safety performance and compliance with OSHA's PSM and EPA's Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations, including state and local requirements
• Facilitate, organize and lead PHAs and related technical safety studies to ensure Process Safety performance is addressed and meeting Kinder Morgan Standards.
• Coordinate for areas of responsibility the maintenance and accuracy of Risk Management Plans
• Provide technical and process safety expertise for Management of Change (MOC)
• Continuously drive effectiveness of established Management of Change and Pre-Start-up Review processes as well as conduct periodic audits to assess performance
• Develop and deliver process safety training to the Kinder Morgan workforce
• Act as the technical and process safety subject matter expert for the Kinder Morgan organization.
• Participate in, share lessons learned and determine process safety consequence status in incident investigations
• Conduct safety and integrity analysis, qualitative risk analysis and facility siting surveys

Position may be filled at various title/level depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate.

Minimum requirements:Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other engineering discipline OR Chemistry, Biology, or other life science discipline

Experience / specific knowledge:

• 3 years minimum required; 5 years of Professional experience in Process Safety Management preferred
• Knowledge and experience with relevant industry codes (e.g., OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119 and EPA 40 CFR Part 68), industry standards (RAGAGEP including NFPA, API, ASME, etc.) and regulations associated with process operations and engineering
• Experience in technical hazard analysis and risk assessment methodologies including awareness and interpretation of quantitative risk assessments
• Strong understanding of relevant safety standards and regulations, including PHA, HAZOP, LOPA
• Knowledge in safety studies including high consequence analyses (HCA), Facility Siting API RP 752, 753
• Expertise with PSM good practices and standards
• Knowledge of PHMSA and requirements to be compliant
• Ability to work autonomously, show initiative, be willing to learn a variety of software packages, and have flexibility to travel and work outside normal office hours
• Excellent analytical/problem solving, organizational, and planning skills

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Relevant technical and/or process safety training qualifications
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Provide support and guidance to operations and engineering teams in implementing sustainable process safety programs and culture through knowledge of process safety practices, safety & engineering standards, and practical implementation methods
• Proficient in using standard spreadsheet, word processing, and database software, including Microsoft Office suite
• Strong interpersonal skills, and ability to interact across multiple business units, including but not limited to other employees, all levels of management, agencies, vendors and customers with courtesy and professionalism
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience providing training and interacting directly with federal, state or local officials
• Perform multiple tasks with competing deadlines, successfully
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment while also being able to work autonomously, as needed, to successfully perform the required and expected duties with minimal direct supervision
• Capable of taking directions from supervisors, adhering to required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules
• Track and maintain corrective actions from site PHAs, incident investigations, compliance audits, site safety assessments and other PSM activities
• Champion a culture of Process Safety excellence at the Company
• Participate in identifying and evaluating process safety hazards/risks and recommend measures to reduce them
• Read and manipulate P&ID’s when required
• Experience in PHA management software (PHAPro)
• Mentor others on industry process safety policies, procedures, guidelines and best practices

Physical demands:

• Ability to stand; walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs, including vertical ladders and stairways
• Extended periods of sitting may be required for extensive computer work

Working conditions:

• 30-40% travel is required and anticipated
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets
• May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed
• Tasks performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed

Preferred education, experience, certifications, skills, and abilities:Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• Must have solid understanding of process safety elements, practical knowledge of leading hazard assessments and exposure to industry Codes and Standards
• Operational experience and knowledge of natural gas processing facilities, terminals or refineries and related equipment
• Experience facilitating Process Hazard Analyses, Layers of Protection Analyses, or similar risk reviews

Other responsibilities:

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

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 parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.