Plant Engineer - LNG & RNG

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Plant Engineer to support Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities in Indiana with technical leadership for both LNG and RNG operations.

Responsibilities

• Champion process and operations safety at LNG and RNG facilities
• Review and support commissioning and startup activities
• Modify and maintain P&IDs and other process-related documents
• Provide technical support to resolve operational issues and support facility performance
• Lead efficiency improvement initiatives, including unit optimization and equipment debottlenecking
• Perform proactive monitoring and troubleshooting of assigned process equipment
• Report production deficiencies and monitoring results in a timely manner
• Develop solutions to improve reliability and production
• Provide technical review of MOC documents and operations procedures
• Support development and maintenance of the process simulator

Requirements

• Provide engineering support for RNG & LNG processing plant operations
• Lead daily optimization of processed gas volume and quality to maximize energy recovery and improve performance and revenue using data and available resources
• Provide guidance and direction to RNG & LNG operators, technicians, and managers on plant design, construction, and operational issues
• Use operational knowledge of natural gas processing facilities and equipment
• Experience with design and optimization of new and existing gas processing facilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work across disciplines and experience levels
• Customer-focused approach when interfacing 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 specifications for major gas processing equipment, including: compression, heat exchangers, membranes, pumps, towers, separators, heaters, control valves, and Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs)
• Participate in baseline, revalidation, and project PHA/HAZOP studies as needed; assist with Management of Change requirements
• Perform and/or validate relief valve and flare system sizing/evaluations
• Maintain and update Process Safety Information (PSI), including P&IDs, Heat & Material Balances, Process Simulations, PFDs, Cause & Effect Matrices (C&E), Consequences of Deviation (COD), Pressure Relief Valve Calculations, and Maximum Intended Inventory (MII)
• Functional knowledge of ASME B31.3, ASME Section VII Div 1, API 520/521, and other RAGAGEP standards and regulations for process engineering facility design, construction, and operation
• Thorough understanding of midstream processes including: Glycol Dehydration; Solid Desiccant Dehydration; Compression; Closed Loop Chiller Systems; Acid Gas Removal Systems (e.g., Amine, Selexol); Pressure Swing Adsorption; Temperature Swing Adsorption; Cryogenic Liquefaction Nitrogen Rejection; Product Storage, Transfer, Unloading/Loading; and 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 for 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
• Strong presentation and report writing skills
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers
• Business travel required, expected to be 30% to 50% of time
• Carry a cell phone and respond as needed during working and non-working hours

Education

• BS degree in Chemical, petroleum, or natural gas engineering
• Related degrees with on-the-job experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

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

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• BR&E ProMax
• Aspen HYSYS
• Aspen Flare System Analyzer
• Aspen Exchanger Design and Rating

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

• From $90,000.00 per year

Working Conditions

• Walk up and down stairs/ladders, negotiate uneven surfaces, and work on top of oil storage tanks and catwalks
• Exposure to smells and fumes associated with refined petroleum products
• Climate conditions may include winter snow and extreme summer heat depending on assignment
• Physically capable of completing training requirements per local, state, or federal agencies and/or company policy
• Carry a communications device and support operations 24 hours per day in emergencies
• Extended periods of sitting may be required for administrative activities
• Travel throughout the United States, including extensive travel and overnight stays
• Field activities may include walking around work and construction sites, climbing in and out of storage tanks, working around heavy equipment, negotiating rough terrain, and working in confined spaces

Location and Work Type

• Onsite in Carmel, IN