2027 BOLT Intern - Gas Storage

About the Role

The BOLT (Building Opportunities & Learning Together) Intern Program is Kinder Morgan’s elite summer internship program, offering hands‑on experience in the energy industry while developing professional and interpersonal skills. The position is for a Gas Storage Engineer within the Natural Gas Pipelines business unit, responsible for field and well operations of salt caverns and depleted reservoirs used for underground natural gas storage. The role supports the vision of delivering energy to improve lives and create a better world.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Kinder Morgan’s operating and maintenance procedures for assigned gas storage assets, following API 1170 and 1171 recommendations as applicable.
• Interact with subject‑matter experts and other stakeholders to meet deliverability, injectivity, and gas storage reliability requirements.
• Identify, prioritize, document, and address integrity threats.
• Implement gas storage risk assessment, threat evaluation, risk ranking, and 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, TRRC, and other state agencies as needed.
• Maintain and continuously improve applications and databases, including:
  • Gas Storage Database
  • Well Risk Matrix
  • Logging Schedules
  • Well Files

Requirements

• Education: Candidate must be working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, entering junior or senior year. Senior students must graduate in December 2027 or later.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated accountability by managing daily activities, maintaining required work schedules, exhibiting strong attention to detail, and complying with company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment with internal and external customers, regulators, and emergency responders.
• Strong focus on safe work practices and active participation in the safety program.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Subject to PHMSA‑compliant drug testing program.

Work Location

Houston Headquarters, Houston, TX.

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America, operating approximately 79,000 miles of pipelines and 139 terminals. The company delivers reliable, affordable energy that improves lives worldwide and is committed to safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations. Joining Kinder Morgan provides the opportunity to contribute to critical energy infrastructure while gaining valuable industry experience.