Project Manager - Engineering at Kinder Morgan, Inc. in Pasadena, Texas

Job Description:

Position Description

KINDER MORGAN is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We are a market leader in each of our businesses - Natural Gas Pipelines, Products Pipelines, CO2, and Terminals. We have an unparalleled, large footprint of diversified and strategically located assets that are core to North American energy infrastructure and help deliver needed energy products to high-demand markets.
Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package that begins on your first day, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.
BUSINESS UNIT: TERMINALS is the largest independent terminal operator in North America, providing a strong, reliable network of 144 terminals serving our customers' storage, distribution, blending and logistical needs. Our terminals store and handle renewable fuels, petroleum products, chemicals, vegetable oils and other products. We have a combined liquids storage capacity of approximately 151 million barrels and handle about 59 million tons of dry bulk materials annually.

Primary Purpose:

• Work as Project leader to organize and direct efforts toward meeting project goals.


• Provide leadership including project scope development, scheduling, prioritization of tasks, cost estimating, and coordination with terminal operations, design engineering, project execution and EHS

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage internal and external engineering resources to produce timely project estimates.


• Effectively plan, schedule, and manage multiple expansion and sustaning capital projects while ensuring commercial and operational requirements are meet.


• Develop Project Design Basis for projects assigned, including project scopes, cost estimates, and execution plans for maintenance capital and expansion projects.


• Provide technical support as needed to help develop hydraulic and surge analyses, pump and driver evaluations, pipeline capacity studies, and tank and terminal loading rack studies.


• Present Project Design Basis to Commercial, Operational and Engineering.


• Work with operations and maintance personell of different facilities helping to resolve issues while building positve relationships.


• Work with inspection and EHS groups to ensure compliance with Corporate, Federal and State documentation requirments are meet for all projects.

Position Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, petroleum or chemical) or equivalent alternative experience*

*Experiance in project management techniques including project scoping and estimating utilizing work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control systems, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement, permitting, marine dock repair / construction, with an understanding the permitting process, rules and regulations. is a plus.

Experience/specific knowledge:

• Experience, Specific Knowledge, Certification, Licenses:


• Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in project management involving the design, construction, inspection and operation of facilities associated with hazardous liquid terminals, truck loading terminals, marine docks and related pump, storage, and metering systems.


• Must have full compliment of project management skills including, project scoping and estimating utilizing work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement, inspection requirments and permitting.


• A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are required.


• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and agencies such as DOT, OSHA, and various state counterparts.


• Familiarity with NEC, ASME, API, NFPA and ASTM specifications, standards, and recommended practices.

Certifications, licenses, registrations: NACE, API 570, 510, 653 or AWS would be considered a plus, although not required.

Comperencies, skills, and abilities:

• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.


• Well-balanced interpersonal skills and demonstrable verbal and written communication skills.


• Must be accountable and take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.


• Organizational skills, Multi-tasking and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential.


• Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions.


• Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.


• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

Physical demands: Must have the ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Reach overhead for items, stoop, bend and twist while working. Other physical activities include seeing, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data, operate and computer and read.

Working conditions:

• Must be willing and able to work in a corporate office environment.


• Must be willing and able to work in the outside in the plant environment, in all types of climatic conditions and close to the water.


• Occasional travel to other field or corporate locations may be required depending on nature of ongoing work activities (approximately 10% to 15%).


• A satisfactory driving record as determined by the Company and a current, valid State driver's license are required.


• Must be willing and able to carry a cell phone and respond as needed.


• Subject to PHMSA compliant drug testing program.


• Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activities.Essentially indoors, but must be able to work outdoors as required in support of project and maintenance activities.


• Availability to travel within the US as required in performing job duties. 0% - 10% travel required.


• Must be willing and able to carry a cell phone and to respond when contacted.

Supervisory responsibility: Technical work direction and oversight of assigned staff for assigned projects.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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