EHS Engineer/Specialist - Air (Hybrid Schedule)

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Engineer to provide air quality compliance, permitting, and technical support for the natural gas business unit. The role may be filled as Specialist or EHS Engineer based on experience and skills, with duties across multiple departments and locations.

The position offers hybrid schedule in Houston or Tulsa, travel up to 20%, and opportunities to interact with federal and state agencies while developing cost-effective air quality

Qualifications

• 3+ years in emissions inventories and permit submissions.
• LDAR regulations knowledge for natural gas plants.
• Experience interpreting agency rules and guidance.
• Strong communication with officials and teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete air permit and compliance submittals.
• Track and interpret air quality regulations and advise management.
• Interact with federal, state, and local officials.
• Oversee work programs and monitor budgets.
• Provide 24/7 emergency reporting support.
• Travel up to 20% as required.

Skills

Air quality regs

LDAR knowledge

Regulatory analysis

Communication skills

Office software

Team player

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related field

Tools

Maximo

Emissions modeling

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. For more than 25 years, we have continued to grow and now operate coast-to-coast with more than 11,000 employees with experience that spans more than 60 years. That knowledge gives us an edge, making us a leader in the midstream space. Over the years, we have understood that not only do our people contribute to our success, but that they should share in that success.

Opportunity for a self-starter who enjoys working independently and being part of a valuable team that is fast-paced and streamlined to address business growth, daily business operations, and environmental issues. Candidate will provide air quality compliance, permitting and technical support to Kinder Morgan’s natural gas business unit, operations and engineering departments. Position may be filled as Specialist or EHS Engineer depending on skills and experience.

This position may be filled in either Houston, TX or Tulsa, OK.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities Include

• Complete various air permit and compliance submittals.
• Track and interpret air quality regulations and advise management on future potential and likely concerns and issues.
• Interact directly with federal, state, and local officials.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with operations, engineering, and business development management and staff.
• Proactively plan, organize and oversee assigned work programs.
• Monitor schedules, budgets and evaluate the work of third party air contractors.
• Review and analyze results of emissions testing and environmental compliance inspections.
• Represent the company on industry committees pertaining to air quality.
• Provide 24/7 support to Company’s emergency response and reporting requirements.
• Travel as required; anticipated travel will be up to 20% time away from the office; motor vehicle and air travel anticipated.
• Deal with a wide variety of people and personalities with tact, courtesy and professionalism across multiple business units, including, but not limited to: other employees, all levels of management, vendors, agencies, and customers.
• Write effectively and understand verbal and written communications.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal and listening skills
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of job performance.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly and monthly duties along with special projects, as assigned.
• Carry a company-provided cell phone and respond during working hours and non-working hours as required.

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

What You Need

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• BS or BA in Engineering, Physical or Environmental Science, or related field.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum 3 years of experience preparing and submitting emissions inventories, air permit applications and other environmental compliance requirements/documentation. 5 or more years of experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) regulations at natural gas processing plants.
• Demonstrated experience performing regulatory analyses, including interpretation of agency rules, regulations, and guidance.
• Working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, state/local/tribal air quality regulations, Title V compliance requirements, source emission calculations using EPA or industry standard procedures, air pollution control technologies, and dispersion modeling.
• Excellent written communication and oral communication skills, including experience providing training and interacting directly with federal, state, or local officials.
• Proficient in using standard spreadsheet, word processing, and database software, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Team player who is open to coaching others and being coached and follows through on commitments.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisor(s), adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details and follow work rules.
• Must also be able to work autonomously to successfully perform the required and expected duties with minimal direct supervision.
• Must be able to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict and sometimes simultaneous deadlines.
• Ability to successfully perform the required and expected duties with minimal direct supervision.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Required to carry a company-provided cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position is eligible for the hybrid schedule (M-W in the office, Th & F at home when travel is not required).
• Up to 20% travel is required and anticipated.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets.
• May be required to work non-traditional hours as needed.
• 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 SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Experience with emissions and compliance responsibilities for natural gas midstream segment.
• Experience coordinating air compliance and management programs with operations personnel.
• Experience with RACT/BACT/LAER, MACT/NESHAP, NSPS, and NSR/PSD.
• Experience with CEMS and LDAR.
• Record of successfully conducting regulatory analyses and developing cost effective implementation strategies for air quality matters at natural gas treatment, processing, transmission, and storage facilities.
• Experience implementing and/or using Maximo or other Environmental Management Information Systems.
• Strong diagnostic skills and logical thought processes with the ability to identify and resolve data acquisition issues is a plus.
• Experience with project and financial budget development and implementation.
• Professional Engineer certification is a plus.

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

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.