Job Information
Kinder Morgan Reliability Engineer in HOUSTON, Texas
Reliability Engineer
Job ID #: 29995 Location: TX-HOUSTON
Functional Area: Engineering Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided: No
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
RC/Department: 4043 -ENG SVCES MI ENGINEERING :KMI
Position Description
This position offers a hybrid work schedule (M-W in the office and Thur-Fri remote). It is also eligible for a 9/80 work schedule and METRO transportation/parking benefits. Kinder Morgan is currently seeking a Reliability Engineer to support the KM Asset Management Program . Some of the key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Actively develop/evergreen Maintenance and Reliability strategies, plans, and processes that support and assure compliance to all company policies and procedures.
Implement corporate reliability improvement initiatives such as RCM, RCA’s, FMEA’s, MTBF, Vibrations Analysis, etc.
Ownership of the KM ITPM(Inspection, Testing, Preventive Maintenance) Plan to optimize PM and PdM frequencies.
Evaluate rotating equipment problems and conduct root cause failure analysis investigations on failed equipment, develop action plans to eliminate repeat failures, and implement corrective actions, as necessary.
Work with operations to identify key areas for reliability improvements and develop reliability KPI’s to drive higher asset availability.
Provide technical support for capital projects with engineering expertise for specification, design, and construction of projects in accordance with company requirements, industry standards and regulatory codes.
Contribute to the effective use of CMMS(Maximo) software to improve rotating equipment availability.
Provide technical support for Federal, State, and internal audits.
Work with company and non-company personnel, take direction from manager(s), focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to work schedules.
Promote open, ethical, and continuous communication between various departments, customers, and personnel.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Business travel outside your responsible area may be required and could be up to 20% of time.
Job level commensurate with experience.
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar technical degree.
Minimum of 5 years of experience with rotating equipment in petroleum, natural gas, or petrochemical industry required; 7 years+ preferred.
Familiarity and understanding of the OSHA 1910.119 PSM and EPA 29 CFR Part 68 Risk Management Standards with emphasis on Mechanical Integrity requirements.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications, Microsoft Outlook, and CMMS software.
Strong presentation and report writing skills.
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, Environmental Health & Safety, Operations, Contractors, Suppliers, and other internal and external groups.
Ability to develop, read, and interpret mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&ID’s).
Candidate should be knowledgeable reliability best practices/methodologies.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned. Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed. Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans. Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, citizenship or status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
