Hybrid Gas Storage Engineer — Integrity, Risk & Compliance

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

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.