Operations Analyst - LNG (Finance)
Position Description
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.
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
Position Requirements
Minimum requirements:
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two or four year degree preferred
- 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
- 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
- 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 attention on details, and follow work rules
To include but not limited to with or without reasonable accommodation;
- Enter confined spaces
- Climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways. Ability to work at heights up to 150 feet.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds in awkward positions, and 50 pounds from floor to waist.
- Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), climb vertical access ladders/stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds, and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must respond to and address call-outs and emergencies after regular business hours
- May be required to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours
- Some travel will be required from time to time for training and other matters
- Long working hours may be required in cases of heavy workload or tight deadlines
- A two or four year college degree preferred
- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
- Project/Construction/Commissioning and Normal Operation phase responsibilities
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.
