Field Compression Engineer

Position Description

Kinder Morgan, one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, has been in operation since 1997. Over the years, we have understood that not only do our people contribute to our success, but that they should share in that success. We provide all employees with a safe, honest, trustworthy, ethical, respectful and professional work environment. We believe in building friendly and personal long-term relationships by supporting our employees with ongoing training, continued growth and internal advancement while cultivating teamwork and diversity with a culture of inclusion from various experiences and backgrounds.

The Field Compression Engineer position can be based out of Kinder Morgan’s Birmingham, AL office, Ellerslie, GA compressor station, or other nearby locations. The position will require travel throughout Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia supporting locations with equipment.

Due to the territory covered by the Field Compression Engineer, it is posted in Birmingham, AL and Ellerslie, GA but there is only one opening; so please only apply once indicating the location you are most interested in for consideration. Do not apply to more than one of the locations for this position.

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 Field Compression Engineering position requires a high interest and aptitude for rotating mechanical equipment. The position is challenging, exciting and provides opportunities to address new issues every day. The Field Compression Engineer will provide technical expertise to help maintain and improve the reliability of natural gas compression and ancillary equipment. Equipment types include:

• Low speed integral reciprocating engines and compressors
• High speed separable reciprocating engines and compressor
• Gas turbine engines and centrifugal compressor

Compression equipment supported by this role has a wide range of horsepower manufactured by various companies including Caterpillar, Clark, Cooper Bessemer, Dresser-Rand, General Electric, Ingersoll-Rand, Solar Turbines, Wartsila, Waukesha and Worthington. This is a great opportunity if you have experience working in Refinery, Manufacturing, Railroad or Pipeline industries or while serving our country in the Military. To be considered for our Field Compression Engineer job click on Apply Now to sign in or create an account to upload your resume.

Primary Purpose

• Provide technical expertise to support mechanical needs for various customers.
• Aid in the specification of natural gas compression equipment based on provided operating conditions to optimize performance efficiencies, flexibility to changes in operating conditions, long-term reliability, ease of maintenance, while minimizing 20 year life cycle costs.
• Establish vendor relationships as applies to equipment in the area.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Organize work for timely completion and be available for overtime work if required.
• Use personal judgment and specialized knowledge to provide and safeguard confidential information.
• Communicate in a highly professional manner. Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully. E-mail will be professional at all times.
• Travel (up to 50% often overnight) to contractor or Kinder Morgan sites for mechanical support as well as to attend meetings and conferences. Weekend travel is occasionally required.
• Work with Operations in development of annual budgets in regard to compression and ancillary equipment needs.
• Maintain a high degree of attention to detail.
• Be capable of managing multiple assignments with various deadlines and responsibility levels concurrently.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance.
• Knowledgeable of company engineering specification.
• Knowledgeable of company and governmental safety regulations.
• Maintain a high regard for the safety of the general public, company and contract personnel, and company assets.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, control, and instrumentation drawings.

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

Position Requirements

Educational Requirements:

• A 4-year Engineering degree from an accredited school.

Job Requirements:

• Preferred two years practical experience (post degree) in the design and technical analysis of high pressure natural gas compressor systems.
• Specific knowledge in natural gas compression equipment and the mechanical design of gas compression equipment (including reciprocating engines, gas turbines, electric motor drives, reciprocating compressors, and centrifugal compressors).
• Proficiency in basic engineering skills.
• Experience and knowledge with compressor station design.
• Proficient in basic PC operations, including word-processing and spreadsheets.
• Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs).

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:

• Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Uses physical force to lift, push, pull and hold equipment/tools. 
• Occasionally climbs and works at various heights. May work in a standing, sitting, lying down, crouched or kneeling position.
• Ability to react to visual, aural and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work. 
• Ability to use hand tools and equipment, repetitive hand use such as simple grasp and twisting motion included.
• Regularly gets into and out of vehicles and rides over rough roads.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist (occasional)

Working conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May work in low-lit areas.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions.
• Wears safety equipment as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Job level will commensurate with experience and skill sets. 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.

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.