• Geologist - CO2

    Kinder Morgan (Houston, TX)


    Geologist - CO2

     

    Job ID #: 31091 Location: TX-HOUSTON

     

    Functional Area: Engineering Position Type: Full Time

     

    Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years Relocation Provided: May be Considered

     

    Education Required: Masters Degree

     

    RC/Department: 1096 -CO2-G&A OPERATIONS GEOLOGISTS :CO2

    Position Description

    Kinder Morgan, Inc. 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 over 150 terminals. Our pipelines transport natural gas, refined petroleum products, crude oil, condensate, CO2 and other products, and our terminals trans load and store liquid commodities including petroleum products, ethanol and chemicals, and bulk products, including petroleum coke, metals and ores

    Primary purpose:

    + This position is primarily responsible for supporting and developing EOR prospects.

    Essential duties and responsibilities:

    + Identify and develop geologic targets leading to successful project execution of EOR projects

    + Work closely with engineering and geoscience support staff

    Position Requirements

    Education:

    + MS in geoscience.

    Experience / specific knowledge:

    + 3 years in the oil and gas and/or pipeline industry.

    Certifications:

    + Not required

    Competencies, skills, and abilities:

    + Knowledge of Permian Basin geology

    + Experience in development geology

    + Ability to communicate and present complex topics to broad audience

    + Work closely with engineering and financial staff to develop economic projects

    + Ability to work independently as well as mentoring colleagues

    + Expert user of Petra geological software

    + Familiarity with the application of modeling, petrophysical and geophysical work flows

    + Proficient in English writing and presentation skills

    + Job level will be determined based on the successful candidates skills and qualifications

    + Previous work in CO2 EOR or CCUS Development

    Physical demands:

    + Predominantly office environment with some travel to field operations and remote sites

    Working conditions:

    + Primarily office. Working after hours, nights, weekends, holidays as needed

    Supervisory responsibility:

    + N/A

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

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

    + MS degree in geology.

    + Special projects as required

     

    The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.

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