Technician Engineer - Enterprise

What We Are Looking For

The Technician Engineer can be based out of Kinder Morgan’s Southern Natural Gas (SNG) Enterprise Compressor Station located at 100 County RD 332, Enterprise, MS 39330. Other Kinder Morgan locations within the same area of responsibility may also be considered based on the candidate's location. This is a Monday through Friday position with some on‑call responsibilities nights and weekends. Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

This position determines the performance of plant systems by acquiring and analyzing data through the utilization of specialized test equipment.

This is the job of acquiring data and translating it into specific performance issues from which corrective actions are identified.

• Provide corrective actions to resolve operational problems and work directly with location personnel to resolve plant equipment issues.
• Provide technical assistance in the operations and maintenance of plant equipment and provide training on equipment operations and maintenance policies and procedures.
• Assist in equipment failure analysis and in the development of standard practices and procedures.
• Support the identification/prioritization of capital and O&M improvement projects.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the mechanical operations of engine/compressor equipment and their auxiliary systems.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Conduct GHG data collection, including monitoring and record‑keeping in accordance with the GHG Mandatory Reporting rule and Kinder Morgan O&M’s.
• Conduct direct measurement, meter readings, and maintain associated record‑keeping.
• Conduct equipment calibrations and QA/QC checks, including annual calibration/certification and regular maintenance of test equipment and meters.
• Maintain appropriate stock of calibrated bags and other necessary equipment.
• Identify and conduct equipment maintenance/repairs on meters, leak detection and measurement equipment, and data collection equipment.
• Compile, organize, record‑keep and report combustion and fugitive activity data and measurement to all appropriate stakeholders (EHS, Operations, etc.).
• Conduct gas quality sampling and analysis.
• Adhere to and implement KM processes and procedures.

Associate Degree in a technical field and/or a minimum of 5 years direct and active work experience with compressors in the natural gas industry may be accepted as a degree substitute.

• Possess a thorough understanding of the mechanical operations of engine/compressor equipment and their auxiliary systems.
• Have good analytical skills, computer skills, verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work cohesively with operations personnel in resolving technical problems.
• Have previous work experience in utilizing specialized test equipment in providing corrective actions to address engine and compressor performance issues.
• Direct and active work experience in the oil and natural gas industry is preferred, specifically knowledge and experience with natural gas transmission and processing facilities including engines, compressors, etc.
• Knowledge of GHG regulations (EPA, GHG, MRR, other state regulations, etc.), sufficient to carry out programmatic requirements.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

• Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage crews at multiple locations and multiple tasks on a daily basis.
• Solid communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead towards operational excellence.
• Strong customer focus in dealing with engineering, field operations, and other internal and external groups.
• Ability to…