Process Engineer

Kinder Morgan CO2 Company is currently seeking a Process Engineer for the SACROC Gas Processing Facilities and the Snyder Gas Plant. Position level commensurate with experience and skill set. The position is located in Snyder, TX.

The successful candidate will serve a vital role in maintaining the safe and efficient operations of the plant facilities. The position will focus on maintaining and/or improving the operation and reliability of the compression fleet and maintaining or improving NGL recoveries. The SACROC Gas Processing facilities employ a multitude of processes which include over 300,000 hp of compression, gas dehydration facilities, NGL Recovery facilities, and CO2 membranes. The SACROC Gas Processing Facilities, and the Snyder Gas Plant are PSM Facilities. Additional responsibilities and requirements include:

Essential duties and responsibilities:

1. Engineering support such as:

- Modeling or analyzing process systems

- Optimization of plant processes and compression systems

- Specification of new or replacement process equipment

- Assist in maintaining compliance with Process Safety Management

- Executing MOCs for proposed changes to the facilities

- Writing or reviewing operating procedures

2. Operations support such as:

- Troubleshooting of process equipment, compression equipment, and plant operations

- Surveillance of plant processes on PLC, DCS, or SCADA

- Aiding with plant operations

- Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns

- Participating in emergency response roles and training

3. Plant maintenance support such as:

- Developing solutions to equipment problems

- Enhancing system design to lower yearly maintenance costs

- Facility shutdown planning

- Interacting with maintenance personnel

- Create maintenance work orders

4. Project Support such as:

- Design and modification of new or existing process systems or equipment.

- Preparation of project cost estimates (AFE’s)

- Equipment purchasing

- On site supervision of work crews

- Project cost tracking

- Completing appropriate project documentation and paperwork

5. Operate company vehicles during daily activities

6. Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Education Required:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

EDUCATION STRONGLY PREFERRED - Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Natural Gas Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

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, reach with hands and arms.

- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

- Plant vessels and piping systems contain H2S and hydrocarbon gases which are flammable and may be explosive under certain circumstances

- Requires working on holidays when a holiday falls on a scheduled on-call weekend

Required skills and knowledge:

- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

- Self starter and high drive for results

- Must be able to handle multiple tasks

- Strong teamwork

- Strong communication skills

- Good computer skills

- Strong analytical skills

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the company’s insurers.

Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus on attention to detail, and follow work rules.

Preferred skills and knowledge:

- Experience in oil and gas operations

- Experience with amine treating systems

- Experience with reciprocating compression

- Experience with separation equipment

- Experience designing process control schemes to achieve a safe and efficient operation.

- Experience with HYSYS and/or Unisim simulation software

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.