Senior Process Engineer - Savannah, GA (Finance)
Position Description
Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products.
Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.
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.
The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for engineering activities related to the processes and facilities for gas treatment, liquefaction, regasification, HHC treatment and ship loading/unloading at Elba Island. The successful candidate will have a strong design understanding and operational expertise of key equipment involved in LNG liquefaction facilities. Experience must include guiding operations personnel and other engineers on all aspects of the process including instrumentation, control schemes, alarm management, production optimization, operator training, simulator testing and maintenance, etc.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Advocate and provide leadership for process safety at the LNG terminal
- Provide daily support to plant Production personnel in troubleshooting process issues and concerns by integrating fundamental principles of fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and hydrocarbon process chemistry
- Review and contribute to commissioning and start up activities
- Modify and maintain P&ID's, and other process related documents
- Support process improvement studies, performance optimization, incident investigations, economic evaluations, technical audits, and safety studies
- Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, optimize liquefaction units, debottleneck equipment, etc.
- Conduct proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of assigned processes equipment
- Provide technical review of MOC's and Operations procedures
- Provide training for operations and maintenance personnel
- Provide support for the development and maintenance of the process simulator
Position Requirements
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
- Previous process engineering experience (15+ years preferred).
- Skilled in the application of relevant
- Knowledge of process safety principles, and previous participation in process hazard analysis
- Experience with PFD's, P&ID's, Cause & Effects, Controls Narratives, Material & Energy Balances, hydraulic calculations, controls, optimization studies, and PRV's
- Experience troubleshooting and providing support for process control systems
- Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high/low pressure systems
- Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements
- Must meet the criteria to maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) as required by USCG/DHS regulations
- May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties
- Computer skills (MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software), OSI PI experience preferred.
- Must be proficient with Hysys Simulation software
- An understanding of controls logic preferred
- Must have proven interpersonal skills and strong communications skills (verbal and written) in order to be able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of customers
- Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules
- Ability to speak and understand English
- Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions
- Climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
- Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells
- May work in low-lit areas
- Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions
- Must be able to frequently climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways, etc.
- Depending upon the location and workload, some travel may be required
- Be available for shift work when applicable
- Respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours
Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:
- Prefer experience at an LNG facility, pipeline, or petrochemical facility
- Prefer Operations experience with cryogenic processes
- Prefer process experience with mixed refrigerant systems
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
