Operations Analyst - LNG

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.

Location:

1 Elba Island Road, Savannah, GA 31404

Primary purpose:
An Operations Analyst is the primary operations expert for their area in a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import and export terminal. The analyst is the focal point for daily technical assurance and provides support troubleshooting process issues. He or she is accountable for the accurate content of operating procedures, and coordinates all Operations planning activities with other departments.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Supports all levels of Operations by providing data, researching issues, and providing operating guidance

Troubleshoots deviations from targets, optimization, product inventories, and abnormal situations for operations

Assures accurate development of operating procedures

Develops mitigation plans for alarms, taking equipment out of service, and abnormal operational conditions

Researches historical data to support operating inquiries

Undertakes data gathering and root cause analysis exercises

Provides operations technical input to projects, incident investigations, and Hazardous Operations Plans Interfaces with support departments (Engineering, Compliance, Environmental, etc.)Instrumental in securing support and appropriate priorities from support departments with respect to: process safety, MOC, incident investigations, etc.

Supports planning of operational outages, and coordinates development of equipment isolation plans

Plans and coordinates ship and truck loading/unloading activities

Supports mass balancing for the facility, and reports known gas loss Supports implementation of new policies and procedures

Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Actively participate and contribute to Health/Safety/ Security/ Environmental (HSSE) processes

Other related duties as assigned.

Job level commensurate with experience and skill set

Minimum requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma or GEDTwo or four year degree preferred

Experience / specific knowledge: 3-5 years operating experience in an Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility or similar process

Previous process analyst experience in a related field or similar process; experience and/or knowledge with pertinent process equipment (i.e., centrifugal pumps, reciprocating compressors, etc.)Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, cryogenic liquid, and high/low pressure systems

Demonstrate good working knowledge of process and equipment operations, start up and shut down situations including alarm management

Certifications, licenses, registrations:
Possess a valid driver's license and meet company insurability requirements

Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
May be required to achieve and maintain certifications as required to perform job duties

Achieve and maintain all qualifications and progression requirements applicable to the job Successful completion of background check and drug screen prior to hire Competencies, skills, and abilities:
Ability to plan, organize, document, prioritize and complete work efficiently

Analytical and problem solving abilities

Strong interpersonal skills

Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals)
Strong computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, various operating systems, and other company software)
Ability to manage cost and risk concurrently

Demonstrates performance and leadership toward operational excellence

Ability to influence without direct authority

Experience reading and interpreting blueprints, P&IDs and other diagrams.

Background in production operations is preferred

Good verbal and written communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

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 Ability to work with others, take direction from supervisor(s), focus…