2027 BOLT Intern Gas Pipelines Operations (SHERIDAN, TX)

Kinder Morgan Inc.; Sheridan (TX); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Job summary

The BOLT Intern Program at Kinder Morgan offers a hands-on summer in the energy industry, with projects that advance our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world. Engineering interns contribute to the Natural Gas Operations department and gain practical skills in pipeline operations, automation, and gas measurement in Sheridan, TX.

You will work with cross-functional teams, apply engineering knowledge to real facilities, and develop technical writing, control

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Able to work effectively in teams and individually.

Responsibilities

• Support pipeline operations, compressor stations, and safety procedures.
• Assist automation/PLC programming and control-system documentation.
• Contribute to gas measurement, system balance analysis, and equipment sizing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan's elite summer internship program. Do you want to spend your summer gaining hands-on experience in the energy industry while enhancing your professional and interpersonal skills? At Kinder Morgan, you will have the opportunity to do just that by participating in meaningful projects that support our vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We have an interest in or operate approximately 78,000 miles of pipelines and 136 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. We are a market leader in each of our businesses - Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.

What You Will Do

Position Description:

Engineering intern will contribute to the Natural Gas Operations department and will learn the practical application of their engineering skills to the natural gas pipeline business. Position will be located in Sheridan, TX. Intern will be providing technical support to the operations of Kinder Morgan natural gas pipelines and/or gas processing facilities in the following areas:

• Pipeline Operations including compressor station operations and maintenance, pipeline system operation, gas plant operations, pigging operations, corrosion control, and other essential operational tasks, including but not limited to technical writing for operating and safety procedures.
• Automation including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) development, control system hardware design, and technical writing for control system functionality.

• Gas Measurement including pipe volume calculations, gas loss calculations, system balance analysis, technology evaluation and support of design specifications.

• Mechanical or Process Design including sizing new and/or replacement equipment using established Codes and Standards as well as selection and analyzing various auxiliary systems for new or existing natural gas facilities (i.e. relief valve sizing, lube oil coolers, process gas coolers, filter separators, etc.).

What You Need

Position Requirements:

• Working towards Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Electrical Engineering
• Self-motivated with demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Ability to function effectively in both a team and individual environment
• Attention to detail and strong computer skills are essential
• Driven to discover and determined to deliver
• Entering either the junior or senior year of college (preferred)

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 www.kindermorgan.com.