Field Compression Engineer - Odessa, TX

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

Provide technical expertise for natural gas compression and ancillary equipment, helping specify equipment to optimize performance, flexibility, reliability, and life-cycle cost. Establish vendor relationships, support mechanical needs for customers, and coordinate work for timely completion—including overtime when required. Read and interpret mechanical/electrical/control drawings, support engineering budgets, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and travel across West Texas and New Mexico for on-site mechanical support and meetings.

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Field Compression Engineer - Odessa, TX

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Job Summary

Provide technical expertise for natural gas compression and ancillary equipment, helping specify equipment to optimize performance, flexibility, reliability, and life-cycle cost. Establish vendor relationships, support mechanical needs for customers, and coordinate work for timely completion—including overtime when required. Read and interpret mechanical/electrical/control drawings, support engineering budgets, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and travel across West Texas and New Mexico for on-site mechanical support and meetings.
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 customers involving natural gas compression and ancillary equipment.
  • •Aid in specifying natural gas compression equipment using provided operating conditions to optimize efficiency, reliability, maintainability, and life-cycle costs.
  • •Establish and maintain vendor relationships for equipment needs in the area.
  • •Organize work for timely completion; be available for overtime when required and maintain dependable attendance.
  • •Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, control, and instrumentation drawings; maintain compliance with company and governmental safety regulations.
Travel: High travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsurancePaid HolidaysPaid LeaveRetirement

Key Requirements

  • •4-year engineering degree from an accredited school.
  • •Preferred two years of practical experience (post degree) in the design and technical analysis of high pressure natural gas compressor systems.
  • •Specific knowledge of natural gas compression equipment and mechanical design for reciprocating engines/compressors, gas turbines, and centrifugal compressors.
  • •Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints/diagrams, including P&IDs, flow charts, and cause/effect diagrams.
  • •Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company insurability requirements; must clear a drug screen and background check after an offer.
Experience:2-4 yearsNatural gasCompressor systemsPipelineRefineryManufacturingRailroad
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationProfessionalismAttention to detailJudgmentWork organization
Licenses:Driver's license
Tech Stack:Word-processingSpreadsheetsPC operations

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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