Engineer-Gas Storage (Hybrid)
New Today
The Gas Storage Engineer is responsible for field/well operations of salt caverns and depleted reservoirs used for the underground storage of natural gas. Knowledge of gas storage wellheads and wellbores including maintenance, risk analysis on assigned gas storage assets, reservoir and salt cavern well integrity related technical support, documentation for PHMSA and the Texas Railroad Commission compliance reporting, development and continuous improvement of reservoir and salt cavern well integrity related programs, systems and applications. The Gas Storage Engineer will report to the Manager of Gas Storage Engineering.
The primary duties of this role are as follows:
- Plan and execute requirements of Kinder Morgan's operating and maintenance procedures for assigned gas storage assets following recommendations from API 1170 and 1171 as applicable
- Interact with appropriate subject matter experts and other stakeholders to meet deliverability, injectivity, and gas storage reliability requirements
- Identify, prioritize, document and address integrity threats
- Implement the Gas Storage risk assessment/threat evaluation, risk ranking, long term assessment planning
- Provide support to other company groups as needed such as Field Engineering, Operations, Commercial, Gas Control, Corrosion and Regulatory
- Participate in regulatory interactions with PHMSA, TRRC and other State agencies as needed
- Maintain and strive to continuously improve both new and existing applications and databases such as:
- Gas Storage Database
- Well Risk Matrix
- Logging Schedules
- Well Files
Position Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or geological science
- 5+ years of underground natural gas storage or regulated gas industry experience with depleted reservoirs and salt caverns, Texas geologic knowledge preferred
- Proficiency in reservoir engineering and gas storage management practices including, but not limited to, material balance, reservoir and salt cavern performance monitoring and forecasting
- Ability to analyze reservoir performance, identify issues and recommend solutions to improve field deliverability
- Ability to maintain and continually improve well operations
- Ability to understand typical well-logging suites
- Practical oilfield and/or storage operations knowledge including downhole well operations, wellbore and wellhead design
- Ability and willingness to understand and implement all company/job related processes, procedures, guidelines and best practices
- Ability to effectively coordinate projects and programs within a defined annual budget
- Must be accountable and manage activities to keep required work schedules, focused attention to details, and follow company policies and procedures
- Ability to successfully work in a team environment with a focus on both internal and external customers, regulators and emergency responders
- Strong focus on safe work practices and active participation in the safety program
- Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
- Subject to PHMSA compliant drug testing program
Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of general underground natural gas storage well operations standards, practices and procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of API RP 1170/1171 standards
- Fundamental knowledge of gas reservoir and salt cavern operations and well integrity threats
- Understanding of methods utilized for calculating failure pressures and safe pressures on wellhead and wellbore components
- Strong computer skills including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Strong effective, timely, clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with logical thought processes
- Demonstrated ability to review, organize, and utilize detailed information
Work conditions:
- Must be willing and able to work in a corporate environment in downtown Houston, Texas
- May require travel up to 10% depending on needs
- Must be willing and able to carry a cell phone, laptop, and respond as needed
- After hours work will be required from time to time
- Extended periods of sitting may be required
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.
- Location:
- Houston
