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Kinder Morgan

Analyst-Application Development Lead

Kinder Morgan, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Job Description

The incumbent will report directly to the Director of IT Business Solutions, supporting existing and developing new operationally, commercially, and financially focused business intelligence and business process automation solutions.

Job Responsibilities

Collection and interpretation of new requirements and participation in the identification, technical translation, development and implementation of solutions to meet those needs, primarily as they relate to bolt-on applications, interfaces between systems/databases, reporting and data collection.

Assignments are broad in nature requiring originality and ingenuity. Incumbents work with minimum supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters. Incumbent will ensure that assigned business system meets the needs of users and complies with the strategy of the organization, resolve day-to-day user related system problems, maintain excellent working knowledge of the systems/products assigned to support, and maintain awareness of innovations and potential system level improvements.

Work with various business and IT groups (Contract Admin, Nominations/Scheduling, Gas Control, System Design, Account Services, Marketing, Business Development, Financial Planning, Risk Management, DBAs, Infrastructure, Network Security, Telecommunications, etc.) to design, construct, implement and support business intelligence in compliance with Kinder Morgan IT policies.

Monitor, track and report on the status of projects and initiatives as required.

Support existing business intelligence and business process automation solutions.

Devise comprehensive solutions from minimal written, graphical, or verbal specifications.

Independently troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems.

Resolve day-to-day production issues and quickly respond to issues to minimize business interruptions.

Create and maintain documentation for new and existing technical processes.

Devise and modify procedures to solve business problems using KM standard IT infrastructure, keeping in mind the capacity and limitations of the hardware/software, system response time, and form of desired results.

May be required to work non-traditional hours and respond during non-working hours, especially related to company emergencies.

Perform regularly scheduled tasks to ensure system is operating efficiently and optimally.

Facilitate system upgrades to the latest version. Coordinate with the other IS staff, end-users and vendor as needed.

Participate in planning solution implementations. Establish best approach and prepare detailed specifications.

Track and report progress of projects to supervisor and user departments. Provide coverage during implementations.

Develop test plan scripts and conduct testing for system changes/enhancements.

Responsible for the development of all system documentation.

Assist in the identification of improvement, utilization and cost reduction opportunities.

Position Requirements

Job Requirements:

Bachelor of Science in a computer science, Engineering, Technology, Mathematics or related field.

Advanced or expert level experience in SQL, Excel, Python, Power BI, SSRS.

Ability to write, analyze and maintain complex SQL queries procedures.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to initiate and maintain exemplary working relationships with other technology workers and business customers.

Provide periodic updates to Management.

Team Player, values input of others, and strives to solve problems for the team. Can represent own interests but be sensitive to others. Is cooperative and encourages collaboration.

Ability to express complex concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing to diverse groups of people.

Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively prioritize work during critical deadline-driven conditions.

Ability to work with little guidance.

Adhere to and promote company change management and application standards.

Ability to multitask effectively and meet deadlines.

Must possess excellent communication skills.

Desire to learn and grow as a business/IT professional.

Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees and the general public.

Ability to continue to learn new skills and willingness to share knowledge with others.

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge

Prior experience in the interstate natural gas business (marketing, contracting, scheduling, nominations, allocations, invoicing) and/or in an IT role supporting the KM DART transportation system in one or more of these functional areas.

Oil and Gas Industry/Pipeline Operations.

Strong knowledge of optimum database design and implementation.

Knowledge of SSAS, SSIS, SSRS, Business Intelligence Solutions, Tabular Models, Cube Models, Microsoft Power BI, PowerPivot.

Experience with Palantir Foundry.

This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (M-W in office, Th & Fri work from home).

Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate.

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 holidays; a flexible work schedule and many voluntary benefit plans.

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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