Gas Storage Engineer - NGPL

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Gas Storage Engineer to support field and well operations for underground natural gas storage assets in Houston. You will provide technical expertise in well integrity, risk management, and regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement in storage operations and systems.

Responsibilities include planning operating and maintenance activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting PHMSA regulatory interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geological Sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years in underground natural gas storage or regulated gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of reservoir engineering, including material balance, monitoring, and forecasting.
• Ability to analyze reservoir performance and implement solutions.
• Experience with well operations, including design and downhole work.
• Familiarity with well logging techniques and interpretation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within budget.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven collaboration with internal teams, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety and participation in safety programs.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Willingness to comply with PHMSA drug testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute operating and maintenance activities for gas storage assets.
• Collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders to meet deliverability, injectivity, and reliability targets.
• Identify, evaluate, document, and mitigate well integrity threats.
• Perform risk assessments, including threat evaluation, risk ranking, and long-term integrity planning.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and regulatory groups.
• Support regulatory interactions with PHMSA and state agencies as needed.
• Maintain and improve data systems and applications (Gas Storage Database, Well Risk Matrix, Logging Schedules, Well Files).

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Well operations

Data management

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

PHMSA regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geological Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management tools

Job description

What We Are Looking For

The Gas Storage Engineer is responsible for supporting field and well operations for underground natural gas storage assets. This role provides technical expertise in well integrity, risk management, and regulatory compliance, while driving continuous improvement in storage operations and systems.

What You Will Do

This position reports to the Manager of Gas Storage Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute operating and maintenance activities for assigned gas storage assets in accordance with company procedures and applicable API 1170/1171 standards
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and cross-functional stakeholders to meet deliverability, injectivity, and reliability targets
• Identify, evaluate, document, and mitigate well integrity threats
• Perform risk assessments, including threat evaluation, risk ranking, and long-term integrity planning
• Provide technical support to internal teams, including Field Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Gas Control, Corrosion, and Regulatory groups
• Support regulatory interactions with PHMSA and state agencies as needed
• Maintain and continuously improve data systems and applications, including:
  • Gas Storage Database
  • Well Risk Matrix
  • Logging Schedules
  • Well Files

*Position level and compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications

What You Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Geological Sciences
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in underground natural gas storage or regulated gas industry - including work with depleted reservoirs
• Strong knowledge of reservoir engineering principles, including material balance, performance monitoring, and forecasting
• Ability to analyze reservoir performance, identify issues, and implement effective solutions
• Working knowledge of well operations, including wellbore and wellhead design and downhole operations
• Familiarity with well logging techniques and interpretation
• Ability to manage multiple projects and programs within budget constraints
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines while adhering to company policies and procedures
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, regulators, and external stakeholders
• Commitment to safety and active participation in safety programs
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Willingness to comply with PHMSA drug testing requirements

Work Environment

• This role follows a hybrid schedule, with work-from-home on Thursday and Friday, and in-office work on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at our downtown Houston, Texas location.
• Up to 10% travel may be required
• Occasional after-hours support may be necessary
• Requires extended periods of computer-based work
• Must be available to carry a company-issued phone and laptop and respond as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of underground natural gas storage standards, practices, and procedures
• Familiarity with API RP 1171
• Understanding of well integrity risks in depleted reservoirs
• Knowledge of failure pressure and safe operating pressure calculations for well components
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and data management tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to organize, interpret, and apply complex technical data

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 our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.