Overview:
The Loss & Unaccounted For (L&U) Measurement Analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and resolving gas balance discrepancies across gathering, transmission, storage, and related natural gas assets. This role serves as an analyst in gas measurement, allocation, balancing methodologies, and operational analysis to identify the root causes of L&U and drive corrective actions.
The analyst works cross-functionally with Operations, Measurement, Engineering, Commercial, Accounting, and Asset Management teams to improve system performance, measurement accuracy, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. This position requires strong analytical skills, technical knowledge of gas measurement and pipeline operations, and the ability to lead investigations involving complex gas balance issues.
Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Gas Balance Analysis & L&U Management
- Monitor daily, monthly, and annual gas balance performance across assigned systems.
- Perform detailed analysis of Lost and Unaccounted For (L&U) volumes and percentages.
- Identify trends, anomalies, and emerging balance issues through data analysis and reporting.
- Conduct root cause investigations to determine sources of gain/loss and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop and maintain system balancing methodologies and performance metrics.
- Track and report progress of L&U improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Operations personnel to investigate balancing issues and operational anomalies.
- Assess the impact of operational activities, line pack changes, maintenance events, blowdowns, and system constraints on gas balance performance.
- Support field investigations and corrective action plans.
- Provide recommendations to reduce losses and improve system reliability.
- Lead and facilitate L&U review meetings with key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Asset Managers, Engineers, Measurement Specialists, and Operations teams to prioritize and resolve balance issues.
- Work with Commercial and Accounting teams to reconcile volume discrepancies.
- Support internal audits and management reviews related to gas balancing and measurement activities.
- Perform data analysis/audits of physical measured points on Kinder Morgan assets.
- Acquire an understanding of the corporation’s primary business models including the business functions of gathering, transporting, and processing of natural gas and liquids.
- Notify management of immediate and potential problems affecting the quality and timeliness of measurement data.
- Routinely produce grammatically correct reports, summaries, policies, procedures, and memos.
- Communicate effectively (written and orally) with team members and internal/external customers.
- Organize, schedule, and conduct various meetings as required and accurately document meeting notes and action items.
Measurement & Data Quality
- Analyze measurement data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Identify and resolve meter configuration, calibration, reporting, and data collection issues.
- Review meter performance and investigate abnormal measurement trends.
- Coordinate with field measurement personnel to verify, correct, and validate measurement data.
- Ensure measurement practices align with industry standards and company procedures.
- Evaluate the impact of meter changes, equipment failures, and maintenance activities on gas balance results.
- Develop recurring and ad hoc reports to support gas balance monitoring.
- Analyze large datasets from SCADA, measurement systems, gas accounting, and operational databases.
- Create dashboards, KPIs, and performance scorecards.
- Present findings and recommendations to leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Utilize statistical and analytical tools to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Work with downstream business groups and third-party interconnecting companies regarding the exchange of third-party measurement data.
- Analyze measurement comparison reports and investigate discrepancies outside of defined tolerances.
- Initiate, track and finalize requests for measurement adjustments from third party companies.
- Complete and/or assist with point requests and point setup in measurement and accounting systems.
- Provide timely response to measurement data inquiries, data reports per requests from internal and external customers.
- Manage measurement volume adjustments utilizing the guidelines in the individual pipeline tariffs, general terms & conditions, and contracts and department procedures.
- Prioritize workload to ensure that critical locations are reviewed and completed by a designated time.
- Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of applicable industry related standards and guidelines regarding the measurement of natural gas and liquid products (AGA, GPA, SOX, NAESB, BLM, etc.)
- Assist with system development, enhancements, system testing, documentation, and training.
- Assist with development and implementation of new measurement procedures and processes.
- Work with Measurement Manager and Supervisor to develop project plans, set goals, tactics, and timelines.
- Share technical and procedural knowledge and help train other team members as required.
- Provide backup support for other team members as needed.
- Ensure personal conformity and support team decisions, departmental policies and procedures, and all mandated industry standards.
- Participate in special projects and assignments as delegated by management.
- Participate in team and department level meetings.
- Place priority on safety by attending safety meetings, acquiring knowledge of safety guidelines/goals, and working to ensure department and corporate safety guidelines are followed.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Associate Degree from an accredited college strongly preferred.
- Previous experience in a related field/industry may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience / specific knowledge:
- 3+ years of experience in natural gas measurement, gas accounting, gas control, pipeline operations, L&U analysis, or related energy industry functions.
- Experience analyzing complex operational and measurement datasets.
- Demonstrated experience investigating gas balance discrepancies and identifying root causes.
- Intermediate to advance proficiency levels for Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)
- Well-developed math skills including the ability to understand and apply mathematical equations, formulas, fractions, percentages, etc.
- Technical understanding of the functions and responsibilities of the Measurement Department, SCADA, Network Communications and Data Systems.
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft SQL and SQL reporting.
- Working knowledge/understanding of tables and data relationships that support internal systems.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
- Valid driver license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
Competencies, skills, and abilities:
- Analytical thinking and problem solving
- Investigation and root cause analysis
- Technical aptitude
- Business acumen
- Communication and presentation skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management and prioritization
- Process improvement mindset
- Attention to detail
- Leadership and influence without authority
Working Conditions:
- Office based position
- Hybrid work schedule may be available
- May be required to work occasional hours outside regular schedule with limited notice
- May be required to travel including overnight and /or weekends (5 - 10%)
- The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.
Pay Range: USD $83,000.00 - USD $133,400.00 /Yr. Application Closing Date: 8/21/2026 Why Join Kinder Morgan:
Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.
Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.
Kinder Morgan 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.
Job level and pay commensurate with experience and skill set.
For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.
