Engineer-Pipeline (Codes and Standards)

Primary purpose:

Support Kinder Morgan’s Pipeline Safety Program, supporting either the Natural Gas, Products Pipeline, or Terminals Business Units, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and provincial pipeline safety regulatory requirements in the United States and Canada.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for reviewing proposed federal and state/provincial pipeline safety legislation and regulations and providing feedback to management as to the impact that new law/regulations will have on the compliance requirements.
• Responsible for reviewing new regulations and existing Business Unit standards, and procedures to determine compliance of those regulations.
• Recommend changes to applicable procedures through the MOC/ADC process to remain in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct annual Business Unit procedure review.
• Coordinate and participate in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Canada Energy Regulator (CER), and applicable state/provincial pipeline safety audits.
• Coordinate written response needed as a result of any agency pipeline safety audit.
• Assist in collection and review of data associated with KM’s annual report filing to the applicable Federal and/or state/provincial pipeline safety programs.
• Assist with administration of the Kinder Morgan’s O&M, Engineering, Construction, and other standards.
• Participate in Business Unit Emergency Release Line (ERL) Team – on call 24/7 on a rotating schedule.
• Participate in Business Unit Emergency Response when requested - liaison with federal and state/provincial pipeline safety agencies.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and various other investigations related to pipeline incidents, as circumstances require.
• Responsible for collecting and reviewing data, and the submittal of reports of applicable incidents/accident reports to DOT, CER, Chemical Safety Board (CSB), and other states/provincial pipeline safety programs as required.
• Responsible to ensure that the Business Unit’s current incident tracking system is consistent with PHMSA Accident Report.
• Participate in Regional Abnormal Operations/Accident Review Committee.
• Assist in compiling data and statistical analysis for internal and external reporting, with INGAA, API, and other pertinent Industry groups.
• Be willing to attend and/or participate in various industry and/or pipeline safety seminars.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering

Job Location:

• Kinder Morgan’s Houston headquarters, downtown Houston.

Work Schedule:

• Work a hybrid schedule that required to work in office Monday through Wednesday, and opportunity to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.
• Applicant must be willing and able to work extended hours on short notice for extended periods of time.
• Applicant must be willing and able to work some weekends as required.
• Required to carry a Company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours 24/7.

Travel:

• Up to 50% plus travel required within the United States and Canada, sometimes on short notice.
• Travel will be by most suitable method to meet company needs, such as airplane or car.
• Be willing to travel occasionally on Saturday or Sunday as needed to meet Business Unit obligations.

Experience / specific knowledge:

• Good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to interact with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Must be able to work with confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal direct supervision.
• Must be capable of completing and tracking multiple tasks simultaneously, and often under strict deadlines.
• Proven organizational and time management skills required.
• Intermediate to excellent proficiency level in computer skills (PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel).

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the Company and its insurers.
• Current and Valid Passport for international travel.

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s) and lead personnel, focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules.

Position Level:

• The job level will be commensurate with pipeline safety regulatory experience and degree.

Physical demands:

• Be able to work in appropriate Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) in both hot and cold climates.

Working conditions:

• Be able to work in both office and outside field environments.

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

• Working experience and application knowledge of United States DOT – 49 CFR Parts 192, 195, and applicable state pipeline safety regulations.
• Working experience and application knowledge of Canada Energy Regulator’s (CER) Pipeline Safety ACT, Onshore Pipeline Regulations, and CSA Z662, a plus.
• Experience with working directly with government regulating agency representatives.
• Working experience and knowledge of Management of Change Processes a plus.
• Knowledge of Pipeline Safety Management Systems a plus.
• Working experience and application knowledge of various pipeline industry related standards such as API, ASME, NACE, NFPA, and CSA, a plus.

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

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

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 parental bonding leave; paid holidays; 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.