System Design Engineer - Military Veterans
at Kinder Morgan
Job ID: 28987
Responsibilities of the Product Pipeline System Design Engineer will include preparing preliminary designs of refined products pipelines, pump stations, terminals, truck racks, and related facilities; supporting Product Pipeline system and construction and expansion projects; and supporting ongoing operations of refined product pipeline systems, terminals, and related facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Works closely with KM Product Pipeline commercial, product scheduling, and project management staff and others to fully understand project functional requirements and then provide an effective preliminary design to meet all project objectives.
• Develops and maintains steady-state, transient, and real-time hydraulic models to simulate the operations of refined products pipeline systems and terminals.
• Analyzes terminal and pipeline operations using hydraulic models and other tools to assess system capabilities and/or resolve operational issues.
• Creates concise reports presenting design options
• Maintains effective working relationships with all members of the Products team including personnel from commercial, operations, product scheduling, and project management.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Job level will be commensurate with experience and skill sets.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Experience in the design and/or operation of natural gas and/or crude oil gathering systems and transmission pipelines.
• Experience in the specification, installation and/or operation of refined product systems (pipelines/terminals/ pumps).
• Proficiency in the use of hydraulic and/or process simulation software (such as NextGen, Promax, SPS, etc.) to model refined product pipeline and terminal systems.
• Working knowledge of refined products pipeline equipment including: pipelines, pumps, truck racks, tankage and metering facilities.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Earth, GIS, SCADA and the ability to learn other programs quickly.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Electrical is preferred)
• 5 years of experience in the refined products system industry including relevant field experience is preferred.
Houston, TX
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 82,000 miles of pipelines, 140 terminals, 700 billion cubic feet of working natural gas storage capacity and have renewable natural gas generation capacity of approximately 3.8 Bcf per year with an additional 3.1 Bcf in development. Our pipelines transport natural gas, refined petroleum products, crude oil, condensate, CO2, renewable fuels and other products, and our terminals store and handle various commodities including gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, chemicals, metals, petroleum coke and ethanol and other renewable fuels and feedstocks.
Our Vision
Delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.
Our Mission
Kinder Morgan provides energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of people, communities and business.
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Kinder Morgan is seeking to hire veterans, transitioning service members, and Military spouses across the country who will help shape the present and future of North America's energy infrastructure.
The energy we transport helps power homes and businesses and fuels cars and airplanes from coast to coast - a feat that would not be possible without our extraordinary people. We have approximately 11,000 employees who power Kinder Morgan and we are looking to add even more innovative, passionate individuals to our team.
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