Field Compression Engineer – West TX/NM Travel

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

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Field Compression Engineer to be based at the Odessa, TX Field Office, with travel across West Texas and New Mexico to support compression equipment. The role requires a 4-year engineering degree and 2+ years in high-pressure natural gas compressor systems, with strong drawing interpretation skills and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities include providing technical support, equipment specification, budgeting collaboration, and occasional field travel.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree from an accredited school.
• Two years post-degree experience in design and technical analysis of high pressure natural gas compressor systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and P&ID drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to support mechanical needs for customers.
• Assist in specifying natural gas compression equipment for operating conditions to optimize performance and reliability.
• Establish vendor relationships for equipment in the area.
• Coordinate with operations and management to support budgets and capital projects.
• Occasionally travel to contractor or Kinder Morgan sites for support and meetings.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Gas compression knowledge

Reading drawings

Vendor relations

Travel up to 50%

Safety awareness

Education

4-year engineering degree

Tools

P&IDs

Blueprints

Job description

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Field Compression Engineer to be based at the Odessa, TX Field Office, with travel across West Texas and New Mexico to support compression equipment. The role requires a 4-year engineering degree and 2+ years in high-pressure natural gas compressor systems, with strong drawing interpretation skills and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities include providing technical support, equipment specification, budgeting collaboration, and occasional field travel.