Field Compression Engineer - Houston Area

Kinder Morgan
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Communications, PR & CommunityExperience: 2-4 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Professional communication","Judgment","Professionalism"]

Provide technical expertise for natural gas compression and ancillary equipment across field locations. Specify compressor equipment based on operating conditions to improve performance, reliability, maintainability, and life-cycle cost. Support mechanical needs for customers, establish vendor relationships, work with Operations on equipment budgets, and interpret mechanical/electrical/control/instrument drawings. The role is based in Katy or New Caney with travel across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana.

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Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan
1 month ago

Field Compression Engineer - Houston Area

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Job Summary

Provide technical expertise for natural gas compression and ancillary equipment across field locations. Specify compressor equipment based on operating conditions to improve performance, reliability, maintainability, and life-cycle cost. Support mechanical needs for customers, establish vendor relationships, work with Operations on equipment budgets, and interpret mechanical/electrical/control/instrument drawings. The role is based in Katy or New Caney with travel across Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Communications, PR & Community
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide technical expertise to support mechanical needs for various customers.
  • •Specify natural gas compression equipment based on operating conditions to optimize efficiency, reliability, maintenance, and life-cycle costs.
  • •Establish vendor relationships for equipment in the area.
  • •Organize work for timely completion and be available for overtime if required.
  • •Travel up to 50% (often overnight) to support equipment at contractor or company sites and attend meetings/conferences.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceRetirementPaid HolidaysPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •A 4-year engineering degree from an accredited school.
  • •Preferred two years practical experience (post degree) designing and performing technical analysis of high pressure natural gas compressor systems.
  • •Knowledge of natural gas compression equipment and mechanical design (reciprocating engines, gas turbines, electric motor drives, reciprocating compressors, centrifugal compressors).
  • •Experience with compressor station design.
  • •Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs).
Experience:2-4 yearsEnergy infrastructureNatural gasCompressor systemsRefiningManufacturingPipelineRailroadMilitary
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Attention to detailProfessional communicationJudgmentProfessionalism
Licenses:Valid driver's license
Tech Stack:SpreadsheetsWord-processingP&IDsMechanical drawingsElectrical blueprintsControl drawingsInstrumentation drawingsFlow charts

Company Brief

Kinder Morgan
Operates one of North America's largest energy infrastructure networks, including natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide, and terminal pipelines. The company stores, transports, and processes energy products across the United States and Canada.
Industry: Oil & Gas
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Houston, United States
Founded: 1997
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