Engineering Supervisor

Kinder Morgan; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan Inc. is seeking an Engineering Supervisor for the Pasadena Terminal to provide engineering and project management support for DOT and PHMSA regulated pipelines, tanks, and terminal facilities.

The role emphasizes sustaining capital, maintenance-driven projects, and regulatory compliance. The position blends process and mechanical engineering, maintenance and integrity support, and end-to-end project management, working closely with Operations, Integrity, Compliance, Maintenance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or related discipline)
• 5+ years of experience in pipeline, terminal, or hazardous liquids engineering and/or project management
• Working knowledge of PHMSA hazardous liquids regulations (49 CFR Part 195)
• Experience managing field projects in active operating environments
• Strong understanding of pipelines, tanks, pumps, valves, and terminal mechanical systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for DOT and PHMSA regulated pipelines, terminals, tanks, pump stations, and associated facilities
• Review, revise, and maintain P&IDs and engineering documentation for pipeline and terminal systems
• Support like-kind replacements, equipment modifications, and facility upgrades
• Evaluate asset condition data, inspection results, and integrity assessments to support maintenance and repair strategies
• Provide engineering oversight for hydrostatic testing activities, including planning, execution, and documentation
• Support tank projects and maintenance activities in accordance with API 650, API 653, and API 2350 standards
• Assess equipment, controls, and operational procedures; make recommendations for improvements or corrective actions
• Support failure investigations and root cause analyses; develop corrective and preventive actions
• Plan, manage, and execute sustaining capital, maintenance, and integrity-driven projects from initiation through closeout
• Develop detailed project scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and execution plans
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives
• Coordinate contractors, inspectors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient execution
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, address field issues, and communicate status to leadership
• Review financial commitments and expenditures to ensure accurate forecasting and cost control
• Ensure proper documentation, turnover, and closeout of completed projects
• Ensure all work complies with PHMSA regulations (49 CFR Part 195), DOT requirements, and company standards
• Support MOC, variance, and regulatory submittals, including technical evaluations and documentation
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permits, and contractor safety requirements
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and internal compliance assessments
• Coordinate with EHS teams to minimize environmental impact and maintain spill prevention and response readiness
• Interface daily with Operations, Integrity Management, Compliance, Maintenance, and Reliability teams
• Support outage planning, shutdowns, hydrotests, and return-to-service activities
• Align project execution with operational and integrity priorities
• Improve terminal processes, documentation accuracy, and regulatory readiness
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, compliance, and operational efficiency
• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, P&IDs, maintenance records, and project files
• Prepare technical reports, engineering evaluations, and project status updates
• Maintain detailed records of operational activities, asset characteristics, and project progression
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and stakeholders on project status, risks, and decisions
• Directly manages assigned employees, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and develop improvement plans as needed
• Ensure team compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; 5+ years experience in pipeline and terminal engineering; PHMSA regulations; field project management; cross-functional leadership

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

5+ years experience in pipeline/termal

PHMSA regulations knowledge

field project management

strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Engineering Supervisor provides experienced engineering and project management support for DOT and PHMSA regulated pipelines, tanks, and terminal facilities at the Pasadena Terminal. This role is responsible for executing sustaining capital and maintenance-driven projects, maintaining technical documentation (including P&IDs), supporting Management of Change (MOC) and variance submittals, and ensuring regulatory compliance across terminal assets.

The position blends process and mechanical engineering, maintenance and integrity support, and end-to-end project management, working closely with Operations, Integrity, Compliance, Maintenance, and EHS teams to improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.

What You Will Do

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering & Technical Oversight

• Provide engineering support for DOT and PHMSA regulated pipelines, terminals, tanks, pump stations, and associated facilities
• Review, revise, and maintain P&IDs and engineering documentation for pipeline and terminal systems
• Support like‑kind replacements, equipment modifications, and facility upgrades
• Evaluate asset condition data, inspection results, and integrity assessments to support maintenance and repair strategies
• Provide engineering oversight for hydrostatic testing activities, including planning, execution, and documentation
• Support tank projects and maintenance activities in accordance with API 650, API 653, and API 2350 standards
• Assess equipment, controls, and operational procedures; make recommendations for improvements or corrective actions
• Support failure investigations and root cause analyses; develop corrective and preventive actions

Project Management & Execution

• Plan, manage, and execute sustaining capital, maintenance, and integrity-driven projects from initiation through closeout
• Develop detailed project scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and execution plans
• Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives
• Coordinate contractors, inspectors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient execution
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, address field issues, and communicate status to leadership
• Review financial commitments and expenditures to ensure accurate forecasting and cost control
• Ensure proper documentation, turnover, and closeout of completed projects

Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all work complies with PHMSA regulations (49 CFR Part 195), DOT requirements, and company standards
• Support MOC, variance, and regulatory submittals, including technical evaluations and documentation
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), permits, and contractor safety requirements
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and internal compliance assessments
• Coordinate with EHS teams to minimize environmental impact and maintain spill prevention and response readiness

Operations, Integrity & Cross‑Functional Coordination

• Interface daily with Operations, Integrity Management, Compliance, Maintenance, and Reliability teams
• Support outage planning, shutdowns, hydrotests, and return-to-service activities
• Align project execution with operational and integrity priorities
• Improve terminal processes, documentation accuracy, and regulatory readiness
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Documentation, Reporting & Communication

• Maintain accurate engineering drawings, P&IDs, maintenance records, and project files
• Prepare technical reports, engineering evaluations, and project status updates
• Maintain detailed records of operational activities, asset characteristics, and project progression
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and stakeholders on project status, risks, and decisions.

Leadership

• Directly manages assigned employees, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
• Conducts regular performance evaluations, provides constructive feedback, and develops improvement plans as needed.
• Ensures team compliance with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

What You Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or related discipline)
• 5+ years of experience in pipeline, terminal, or hazardous liquids engineering and/or project management
• Working knowledge of PHMSA hazardous liquids regulations (49 CFR Part 195)
• Experience managing field projects in active operating environments
• Strong understanding of pipelines, tanks, pumps, valves, and terminal mechanical systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage contractors and cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with pipeline integrity management programs
• Familiarity with API, ASME, and NACE/AMPP standards
• Tank and terminal operational experience
• Experience in petrochemical, midstream, or terminal operations

Competencies & Skills

• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
• Analytical problem-solving with practical field execution mindset
• Ability to balance technical engineering detail with project delivery
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
• Self‑motivated; able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Certifications, Licenses & Other Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card
• Subject to PHMSA-compliant drug testing program

Working Conditions

• Combination of office and field‑based work in terminal and plant environments
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions as required
• Occasional travel to other field or corporate locations (typically 0–15%)
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, lift up to 20 pounds, and perform repetitive motions
• Must be available to carry a company cell phone and respond as needed

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.

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