Engineer-Production CO2

Overview:

Kinder Morgan CO2 Company is currently seeking a Production Engineer for the SACROC and LDMU Production Field in Snyder, TX. The successful candidate will serve a vital role in maintaining the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the field. The SACROC Production Field employs over 1200 production/injection wells, 22 Separation facilities 10 Water collection facilities and 5 Water Injection Stations used for the production of oil and CO2/Water Injection.

The Production Engineer will provide engineering support for all of the oil production and injection systems throughout the SACROC Field.

The Production Engineer will provide engineering support for all of the oil production and injection systems throughout the SACROC Field.

Responsibilities:

Duties include:

• Recognizes importance of safety, willing to lead and participate in promoting safe operations.
• Works with operations to resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Complete production engineering assignments of increasing scope and complexity.
• Provide engineering support for operational and new construction projects.
• Lead MIT projects such as piping, vessel inspections and tank inspections.
• Promote PSM elements in non-PSM facilities such as MOC, PSSR,
• Receives training in various aspects of production engineering.
• Applies standard techniques to provide recommendations for solutions to problems
• Works with moderate direction.
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications:

Working Conditions

• Tasks are performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions in daylight & darkness.
• May be required to stand, walk, sit, ascend/descend stairs or ladders, use hand tools.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Field vessels and piping systems contain H2S and hydrocarbon gases which are flammable and may be explosive under certain circumstances
• Must be able to work with a team, independently and keep required work schedules, focus on attention to detail, and follow work rules.
• Requires working on holidays when a holiday falls on a scheduled on-call weekend
• Must be available 24 hrs a day Mon-Fri and must be available for scheduled on call weekends.
• Must be able to respond within 30 minutes during on-call duties.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to KM’s insurer.

Education Required

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical degree preferred

Experience/specific knowledge

• 1-3 years’ experience in the oil and gas and/or pipeline industry.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge of ESP’s and high pressure injection systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and IFix
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Strong communication skills
• Strong computer skills
• Strong analytical skills

Why Join Kinder Morgan:

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.