Senior Process Engineer - Savannah, GA

Senior Process Engineer - Savannah, GA

Job ID #: 30643 Location: GA-SAVANNAH

Functional Area: Engineering Position Type: Full Time

Experience Required: More than 10 years Relocation Provided: May be Considered

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

RC/Department: 5696 -GPL-E-SOUTHERN LNG :KMPL

Position Description

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America. We own an interest in or operate approximately 84,000 miles of pipelines and 157 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, gasoline, crude oil, carbon dioxide (CO2) and more. Our terminals store and handle petroleum products, chemicals and other products.

Kinder Morgan is committed to being a good corporate citizen and conducting ourselves in an ethical and responsible manner. We spend hundreds of millions of dollars each year on integrity management and maintenance programs to operate our assets safely and to protect the public, our employees, contractors and the environment. Operationally, we continue to perform better than our industry peers relative to environmental, health and safety measures.

Kinder Morgan offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, two retirement plans, paid holidays, and paid time off. Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America.

The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for engineering activities related to the processes and facilities for gas treatment, liquefaction, regasification, HHC treatment and ship loading/unloading at Elba Island. The successful candidate will have a strong design understanding and operational expertise of key equipment involved in LNG liquefaction facilities. Experience must include guiding operations personnel and other engineers on all aspects of the process including instrumentation, control schemes, alarm management, production optimization, operator training, simulator testing and maintenance, etc.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Advocate and provide leadership for process safety at the LNG terminal

Provide daily support to plant Production personnel in troubleshooting process issues and concerns by integrating fundamental principles of fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and hydrocarbon process chemistry

Review and contribute to commissioning and start up activities

Modify and maintain P&ID's, and other process related documents

Support process improvement studies, performance optimization, incident investigations, economic evaluations, technical audits, and safety studies

Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, optimize liquefaction units, debottleneck equipment, etc.

Conduct proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of assigned processes equipment

Provide technical review of MOC's and Operations procedures

Provide training for operations and maintenance personnel

Provide support for the development and maintenance of the process simulator

Position Requirements

Minimum requirements:

Education:

B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Experience / specific knowledge:

Previous process engineering experience (15+ years preferred).

Skilled in the application of relevant

Knowledge of process safety principles, and previous participation in process hazard analysis

Experience with PFD's, P&ID's, Cause & Effects, Controls Narratives, Material & Energy Balances, hydraulic calculations, controls, optimization studies, and PRV's

Experience troubleshooting and providing support for process control systems

Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high/low pressure systems

Certifications, licenses, registrations:

Must possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements

Must meet the criteria to maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) as required by USCG/DHS regulations

May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties

Competencies, skills, and abilities:

Computer skills (MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software), OSI PI experience preferred.

Must be proficient with Hysys Simulation software

An understanding of controls logic preferred

Must have proven interpersonal skills and strong communications skills (verbal and written) in order to be able to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of customers

Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules

Ability to speak and understand English

Physical demands:

Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions

Climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways

Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells

Working conditions:

May work in low-lit areas

Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions

Must be able to frequently climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders, and walkways, etc.

Depending upon the location and workload, some travel may be required

Be available for shift work when applicable

Respond to and address callouts and emergencies after regular business hours

Preferred education, experience, certifications, competencies, skills, and abilities:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

Prefer experience at an LNG facility, pipeline, or petrochemical facility

Prefer Operations experience with cryogenic processes

Prefer process experience with mixed refrigerant systems

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.