Job Description

Gas Storage Engineer - Colorado Springs
Job ID #: 31511 Location: CO-COLORADO SPRINGS
Functional Area: Engineering Position Type: Full Time
Experience Required: 5 - 7 Years Relocation Provided: May be Considered
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
RC/Department: 5049 -GAS STORAGE ENGINEERING :KMPL
Position Description
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, 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 and 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
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
• 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

*Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate
Work conditions:

• Must be willing and able to work in a corporate environment in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado
• 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

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Pay range: $122,000-$216,000 per year. This position includes a discretionary annual incentive plan. Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.
Kinder Morgan, Inc. offers employees a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits offered for this position may include the following: health care benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental , and vision coverage; Flexible and Health Spending Accounts; Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance; Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Disability insurance for employee and dependents; retirement benefits including a 401(k) with employer and employee contributions and a company-funded pension plan; paid time off; paid parental bonding leave; paid holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.
Application Deadline: 11/28/2025
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Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, citizenship or status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected status.
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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