Plant Engineer - LNG & RNG

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinder Morgan, Inc. seeks a Plant Engineer to support LNG and RNG facilities in Indiana. You will lead process safety, troubleshoot equipment, and drive reliability and throughput improvements across gas processing and treatment operations adjacent to a landfill.

You will review P&IDs, assist with commissioning, and provide technical guidance to operators and teams. A BS in Chemical/Petroleum/Natural Gas engineering is required, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical, petroleum or natural gas engineering is required.
• Related degrees with on-the-job experience may be considered.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to travel 30%–50% of time as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead process and operations safety for LNG and RNG facilities.
• Contribute to commissioning and startup activities.
• Modify and maintain P&IDs and related documents.
• Provide technical support for facility operations and issue resolution.
• Lead efficiency improvements and debottlenecking initiatives.
• Monitor and troubleshoot process equipment.
• Develop solutions to improve reliability and production.
• Review MOC and operations procedures for accuracy.
• Support process simulator development and maintenance.

Skills

Process safety leadership

P&ID maintenance

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Project planning

Data-driven optimization

MOC review

Process simulator

Equipment sizing

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Petroleum/Natural Gas Engineering

Tools

BR&E ProMax

Aspen HYSYS

Aspen Flare System Analyzer

Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Plant Engineer for its Renewable Natural Gas facilities located in Indiana. This position will be supporting the technical needs of a natural gas processing and treating facility adjacent to a landfill. This position will support operations at the LNG and RNG facilities in providing technical support for equipment issues, identifying process engineering improvements performing root cause analysis, equipment failure analysis, maintenance project planning, production optimization and reliability, spare parts inventory management and other project management duties. In addition, this position will be tasked with ensuring changes to the facility are scoped, designed, and constructed in accordance with all applicable Company, Industry, and Regulatory standards and requirements. The position will maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, fellow employees' safety, the general public's safety, and safe operation of Company assets.

What You Will Do

• Advocate and provide leadership for process and operations safety at the LNG and RNG facilities
• Review and contribute to commissioning and start up activities
• Modify and maintain P&ID's, and other process related documents
• Support operational issue resolution and provide technical support for the facility
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, optimize units, debottleneck equipment, etc.
• Conduct proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of assigned process equipment
• Report production deficiencies, monitoring results, etc. in a timely manner
• Develop solutions to improve reliability and production.
• Provide technical review of MOC's and Operations procedures
• Provide support and information for the development and maintenance of the process simulator

What You Need

• BS degree in Chemical, petroleum or natural gas engineering from an accredited college or university. Related degrees with on-the-job experience may be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Provides engineering support to the operations of RNG & LNG processing plants.
• Lead the daily optimization of the processed gas volume, quality, and facility reliability to maximize the energy recovery of the RNG & LNG for improved performance and revenue generation by using data and all available resources.
• Provides guidance, recommendations, and direction to RNG & LNG operators, technicians and managers on plant design, construction, and operational issues.
• Operational experience and knowledge of natural gas processing facilities and equipment.
• Experience with design and optimization of both new and existing gas processing facilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface with a diverse range of personnel with varying disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
• Strong customer focus in dealing with Project Management, Business Development, Operations, Contractors, Suppliers and other internal and external groups.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Perform detailed sizing, design, and specification of all major equipment within gas processing facilities including, but not limited to, the following: compression, heat exchangers, membranes, pumps, towers, separators, heaters, control valves, and Pressure Safety Valves (PSV's).
• Participate in baseline, revalidation, and project PHA/HAZOP studies as necessary for both new and existing facilities; assist in completion of Management of Change requirements.
• Perform and/or validate relief valve and flare system sizing/evaluations.
• Maintain and update Process Safety Information (PSI) including but not limited to Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Heat & Material Balances, Process Simulations, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Cause & Effect Matrices (C&E), Consequences of Deviation (COD), Pressure Relief Valve Calculations, and Maximum Intended Inventory (MII).
• Functional knowledge and understanding of ASME B31.3, ASME Section VII Div 1, API 520/521, and other RAGAGEP standards and regulations related to process engineering facility design, construction, and operation.
• Thorough understanding of most of the following midstream processes:
• Glycol Dehydration
• Solid Desiccant Dehydration
• Compression
• Closed Loop Chiller Systems
• Acid Gas Removal Systems (e.g. Amine, Selexol, etc.)
• Pressure Swing Adsorption
• Temperature Swing Adsorption
• Cryogenic Liquefaction Nitrogen Rejection
• Product Storage, Transfer, and Unloading/Loading
• Utility Systems (e.g. heat medium, flare, RTO, fuel gas, steam, instrument air, etc.)
• Review and provide feedback on equipment drawings, vessel calculations, and construction drawings.
• Assist EHS with environmental permit requirements including air emissions, storage, and proper disposal of waste.
• Knowledge and experience with managing projects.
• Ability to develop, read, and interpret mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications.
• Strong presentation and report writing skills.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
• Business travel is required and expected to be 30% to 50% of time.
• Required to carry a cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design, construction, and/or operation of natural gas processing facilities and/or landfill gas processing facilities.
• Possess fundamental knowledge of natural gas processing and RNG & LNG processing.
• Practical experience and knowledge of industry codes including B31.3/31.8, DOT CFR 49 191/192, ASME, ANSI, OSHA, API, NACE
• Proficient in the use of process modeling applications (e.g. BR&E ProMax, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Flare System Analyzer, Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating, etc.).
• Experience with process facility instrumentation, controls, and automation.
• Experience in field/plant operations.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to walk up and down stairs/ladders, negotiate uneven surfaces, and comfortably work on top of oil storage tanks and catwalks.
• Exposure to smells and fumes associated with refined petroleum products.
• Climatic conditions are determined by work assignments and may include winter conditions with frequent snow or extreme summer heat depending upon geographic location.
• Employee must be physically capable of completing and satisfying all training requirements as stipulated by local, state, or federal agencies and/or Company policy.
• Individual will be required to carry a communications device and must be willing and able to support operations 24 hours per day in case of emergencies.
• Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activities.
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the United States.
• Extensive travel may be required including overnight stays for several days.
• Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of storage tanks, working around heavy equipment, negotiating rough terrain including areas of loose rock, and working in confined spaces.

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.