Field Compression Engineer

Field Compression Engineer

Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, has been in operation since 1997. Over the years, we have understood that not only do our people contribute to our success, but that they should share in that success. We provide all employees with a safe, honest, trustworthy, ethical, respectful and professional work environment. We believe in building friendly and personal long‑term relationships by supporting our employees with ongoing training, continued growth and internal advancement while cultivating teamwork and diversity with a culture of inclusion from various experiences and backgrounds.

The Field Compression Engineer position can be based out of Kinder Morgan’s Birmingham, AL office, Ellerslie, GA compressor station, or other nearby locations. The position will require travel throughout Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia supporting locations with equipment. Due to the territory covered, it is posted in Birmingham, AL and Ellerslie, GA but there is only one opening; please apply once indicating the location you are most interested in for consideration.

Do not apply to more than one of the locations for this position. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

• Low speed integral reciprocating engines and compressors
• High speed separable reciprocating engines and compressors
• Gas turbine engines and centrifugal compressors

• Provide technical expertise to support mechanical needs for various customers.
• Aid in the specification of natural gas compression equipment based on provided operating conditions to optimize performance efficiencies, flexibility to changes in operating conditions, long‑term reliability, ease of maintenance, while minimizing 20 year life‑cycle costs.
• Establish vendor relationships as applies to equipment in the area.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Organize work for timely completion and be available for overtime work if required.
• Use personal judgment and specialized knowledge to provide and safeguard confidential information.
• Communicate in a highly professional manner. Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully. E‑mail will be professional at all times.
• Travel (up to 50% often overnight) to contractor or Kinder Morgan sites for mechanical support as well as to attend meetings and conferences. Weekend travel is occasionally required.
• Work with Operations in development of annual budgets in regard to compression and ancillary equipment needs.
• Maintain a high degree of attention to detail.
• Be capable of managing multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels concurrently.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
• Knowledgeable of company engineering specification.
• Knowledgeable of company and governmental safety regulations.
• Maintain a high regard for the safety of the general public, company and contract personnel, and company assets.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, control, and instrumentation drawings.

• A 4‑year Engineering degree from an accredited school.

• Preferred two years practical experience (post degree) in the design and technical analysis of high pressure natural gas compressor systems.
• Specific knowledge in natural gas compression equipment and the mechanical design of gas compression equipment (including reciprocating engines, gas turbines, electric motor drives, reciprocating compressors, and centrifugal compressors).
• Proficiency in basic engineering skills.
• Experience and knowledge with compressor station design.
• Proficient in basic PC operations, including word‑processing and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs).

• Possess a valid driver's…