Pipeline Engineer – Shreveport, LA

Overview

Engineer supports design, operation, and optimization of gas gathering and processing plants.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment sizing
• pipeline design
• process simulation
• optimization review
• moc management
• technical support

Tasks

-Respond timely in communications -Size and specify mechanical equipment, including separators, filters, tanks, heat exchangers, air coolers, pumps, towers, heaters, compressors, control valves, treaters, and dehydrators -Follow safe work practices and actively participate in the safety program -May work in low-lit areas -Design gas and liquid pipelines, meter stations, compressor stations, and pump stations -Initiate and manage optimization review projects to enhance safety, run time, and/or operating income -Investigates and resolves problems associated with new or existing facilities and their process design, including conducting research into project-related issues and finding equipment needed for a project -Represent and support local operations during design review, HASOP and planning reviews of all expansion projects, during planning and execution -Support installation, maintenance, and operation of new & existing gas gathering plant operations through process optimization, improved efficiency, and identification of opportunities to improve overall operating area performance as well as safety, operability, and reliability -Consult with environmental personnel and provide information that is pertinent to the facility's environmental permits that are required -Provide technical support to operations (including troubleshooting, debottlenecking and optimization, maintenance projects, PHA participation and action item resolution, DOT/PHMSA/LADNR compliance, etc.) -Develop station process simulations and material & energy balances using ProMax software -Provide technical support for startups, troubleshooting, and plant expansions -Specify appropriate piping materials, diameters, and thicknesses to meet design requirements -Model and evaluate gas plants and suggest efficiency and debottlenecking projects -Evaluate, prepare and analyze designs of process systems including NGL recovery plants, amine treating plants, glycol dehydration, molecular sieve dehydration, propane refrigeration, condensate stabilization, inlet compression, & residue compression -Work closely with Project Managers regarding Front-End process design, finalizing H&MB & overall major project scope; assist in evaluations of changes in basis of design as necessary -Facilitate and lead Management of Change (MOC) requirements -Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork -Achieve and maintain all qualifications, certifications, and progression requirements applicable to the job classification -Perform Facility PFD/P&ID development & reviews as needed -Complete and/or validate facility flare & PSV studies using KM’s OPP Tool -Develop single and multi-phase gas hydraulic models and gathering system evaluations -Participate in PHA/Hazop studies/PSSR as necessary for both new and existing facilities -Continuously review assets to enhance safety, mechanical reliability, operational flexibility, and capacity -Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, regulatory and tariff requirements -Work safely when performing duties while fully embracing safety programs including but not limited to safety observations, job safety analysis, last minute risk assessments, safe driving, cell phone policy, etc. -Assist applicable parties to establish facility start-up (including PSSR), commissioning, and operating procedures. -Provides technical assistance in the form of written reports, consultation, research, process debottlenecking studies, & code interpretations

Requirements

• bs degree
• 3-5 years
• hysys
• autocad
• process modeling
• microsoft project

What You Bring

-Minimum 3-5 years of experience in natural gas gathering, compression, processing, dehydration, fractionation, construction, and/or operations -Possess knowledge of codes, standards, regulations and best practices applicable to the midstream industry (including API, ASME B31.3/4/8 and VIII, DOT 192/5, NFPA, etc.) -Must respond to, and address, callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours including after dark hours, which requires carrying a communication device -Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company as well as organizations outside the company -Must be able to walk over uneven surfaces on the pipeline right-of-way or at field facilities -Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, lift 26 to 50 pounds from floor to waist occasionally, and 51 to 100 pounds if required -Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame -Perform process simulation and pipeline modeling experience with HYSYS, PROMAX, WinSim, WinFlow, Synergee, FlareNet, or similar applications -Solid computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), MS Project, Maximo, etc. -Experience in process modeling applications such as HYSYS, PROMAX, or VMGSim -Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s), prioritize work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow rules -Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial -Must possess and maintain valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers -Possess fundamental knowledge of midstream gas gathering and processing operations, including pig liquids handling, compression, glycol and desiccant dehydration, treating, hydrocarbon recovery, and condensate stabilization -Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies -Completion of any site-specific technical training that may be assigned -Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions -Ability to develop and maintain pipeline gathering system hydraulic models -Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work independently -Must be able to frequently enter confined spaces, climb stairs, climb to and work from elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, walkways, etc. -BS degree in Chemical & Mechanical Engineering from 4-year accredited university -Ability to interpret and design Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Plot Plans, Piping Plans, and Piping Isometrics -Ability to successfully work in team environment -Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills -Experience with third party equipment manufacturer sizing software applicable to the gas processing industry -Regularly scheduled, reliable, and on-time attendance -Experience with Microsoft Project or Primavera P6 -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 -Knowledge of AutoCAD, Plant3D or CADWork -Must be able to handle stress of meeting deadlines -Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision -Must be able to work while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment such as, hard hat, safety glasses, flame retardant clothing, steel toe footwear, respirator, etc. -Essentially indoors, but must be able to work outdoors as needed -Possess knowledge and experience with rotating equipment -Possess knowledge of midstream process controls and instrumentation, including controls narratives and cause & effect matrices

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About Kinder Morgan, Inc.

-Pioneered the MLP structure to grow rapidly. -Functions as a toll‑road for energy: fee‑based transport and storage of natural gas, crude, refined products, and CO₂. -Its four core segments—Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, Terminals and CO₂—span diverse energy needs. -Annually transports ~2.1 million barrels/day of petroleum products. -Projects range from traditional pipelines to CO₂‑enhanced oil recovery. -Notable history includes a 2014 full merger of multiple units into a single public firm and big-ticket acquisitions. -Also owns Tennessee Gas Pipeline and Plantation Pipeline, linking Gulf, coastal, and inland U.S. markets. -Distinctive facts: led by a $1‑salary chairman model, publishes its budget publicly and runs vessels via Jones Act fleet. -Backlog includes ~$8 b natural gas projects, fueling expansion tied to AI, data centers, LNG, and industrial demand.

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Security Clearance

-must clear a drug screen and complete a background check after an offer is extended.