Engineer-Pipeline/Senior Engineer-Pipeline (Codes and Standards)

Position Description

Primary purpose:

Responsible for supporting Kinder Morgan’s Pipeline Safety Program to ensure compliance with pipeline safety regulatory requirements and supporting with data documentation and procedures by compiling and analyzing various data sources, knowing and understanding data sources, planning and coordinating acquisition of data for various reporting purposes and maintain and monitor various reports and procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible for the upkeep of procedures including leading the Action Decision Committee (ADC) and maintaining the Natural Gas Business Unit Operations and Maintenance procedures, updates, and posting to SharePoint.
• Maintain the Codes and Standards document repository and periodically perform quality assurance reviews of its contents
• Preparing and submitting timely internal reports that include the Pipeline Safety Report, the Legal Proceedings Report, and several team Key Performance Indicators Reports and dashboard.
• Responsible for leading the Federal and State Pipeline Safety Annual Reports process inclusive of planning, organizing, collecting, reviewing, and filing the reports on a timely basis. Submit other regulatory filings as needed.
• Provide administrative support of the Management of Change (MOC) process for the Natural Gas Business Unit.
• Manage and maintain Industry Standards portal inclusive of annually reviewing and analyzing usage and renewing subscriptions.
• Serve as subject-matter expert in regulations and company procedures to provide guidance to internal customers in Field Operations, Project Management, Integrity, and Engineering.
• Perform monthly Quality Assurance of the Codes and Standards tracking worksheets against agency and KM database. Prepare reports for management with a focus on process improvement.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education

Position Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Engineering and 7 years of relevant experience.
  
  

Job Location:

• Kinder Morgan’s Houston headquarters.
  
  

Work Schedule

• Work a hybrid schedule that required to work in office Monday through Wednesday, and remotely on Thursday and Friday.
• 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

• Approximately 15% 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

• Significant experience and knowledge of US Code of Federal Regulations Title 49
• 190-199 and applicable state pipeline safety regulations. Knowledge of CSA Z662 is a plus.
• Working experience and application knowledge of various pipeline industry related standards such as API, ASME, NACE, NFPA, and others.
• Experience of working directly with government regulating agency representatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels in the organization
• Working experience and knowledge of Management of Change Processes a plus.
• 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

• 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.
  
  

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.

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.