Kinder Morgan, Inc.

Leak Detection and Hydraulics Engineer

LocationHouston, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Position Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that handles hydraulic simulations, Leak detection analysis and trainer configuration for liquid pipelines. The successful candidate will be a Technical subject matter expert for a CPM / RTTM leak detection implementation project. The primary Leak detection tool will be Pipeline Integrity Monitor (PIM). Depending on the background, the candidate may perform hydraulic simulations or trainer configuration for surface facilities, crude and natural gas liquids pipelines using Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS). The Engineer supports new and existing projects in Engineering and Operations through hydraulic simulation, design, and sizing various equipment to address system changes, improve operating efficiency, identify opportunities for improvement, mitigate risk, or address business questions.


Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Developing and tuning Leak Detection Systems using AVEVA PIM package, starting from data collection to configuration, testing, and supporting the product in the production environment.
Alarm management, adjusting thresholds and resolving bugs to eliminate nuisance alarms.
Run steady state and transient simulations for single and multiphase flow using SPS and prepare technical reports for surface production facilities and pipelines.
Perform surge analysis and write technical reports to design relief and pressure protection systems and recommend operation set points.
Collaborating with Control Center operations to develop and update trainer systems, and manage scenarios.
Providing guidance to project engineers and third party engineering firms regarding pipeline design and equipment sizing.
Updating and patching servers and perform other support or maintenance activities associated with the LDS in Liquids Pipelines. This will include upgrading the LeakWarn LDS to AVEVA’s Pipeline Integrity Monitor (PIM) system.
Work closely with the Control Center and the SCADA department in maintaining the connectivity between the LDS and SCADA supplied data and Keep the Leak Detection System in Main and Back up Control Rooms in Synch
Assist Pipeline Control and Operations when needed and provide after-hours support in order to verify alarms/alerts within the leak detection model


Qualifications


Position Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited university. Experience may be considered in place of a degree.
Working knowledge of Fluid Mechanics or Hydraulics or Leak Detection or Pipeline Operations
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
Travel will be limited, but must being willing to travel if necessary
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel)
The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed


Preferred

7 or more years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry, preferably in pipeline operations
5 or more years of experience with liquid pipeline simulation or Leak detection
Hands on programing capability (Fortran or Python or .net or Visual Studio) and basic database management skills (SQL)
Knowledge of PHMSA 49 CFR 195.452 (i)(3) including Mega Rule, California Assembly Bill 864 / CBAT, API 1130, 1149, and 1175
Working knowledge of computer hardware/software, OPC connections, and Process Controls.
Proficiency in electrical, control and instrumentation drawings
Knowledge of pipeline equipment, including rotating equipment (pumps/motors/engines) and efficiency optimization
Knowledge of the products and crude characteristics and batch tracking
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Self-motivated and requires little supervision

This position has the potential opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule with Monday through Wednesday in the office and Thursday and Friday remotely. This position also has the potential opportunity to work a flexible work schedule with 9-hour workdays Monday through Thursday and either half day Fridays or every other Friday off with management approval.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate.

Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

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.

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