Engineer/Specialist - Fixed Equipment Mechanical Integrity

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. 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.

Education:

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

• 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.

• 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).

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