Engineer-Hydraulic, Sr.

Description

• Interfaces with other engineers and disciplines to review and verify designs.
• Assist Commercial/Business development by modeling potential acquisition and/or expansion projects to help them better understand the hydraulic limitations and/or design needs.
• Provides consultation and project support for hydraulic applications and real-time computer-based computational monitoring.
• Assesses the feasibility of proposed Engineering evaluation tests or products, when necessary, data is insufficient.
• Assist Integrity Engineering teams with ILI tool runs and any potential pressure reductions as it relates to throughput impacts.
• Train pipeline controllers to better understand hydraulics and operational issues.
• Perform steady state and transient simulations for single and multiphase flow using industry standard software and prepare technical reports for Surface facility systems and pipelines.
• Work with management team to discuss the technical challenges involved with all business development activities.
• Perform feasibility study for all single/ multiphase flow, fluid properties, and flow assurance R&D projects.
• Participate in front-end hydraulic/ flow assurance analysis for all projects.
• Assists operations engineers/system design engineers via peer review for various modeling efforts.
• Review hydraulic and flow assurance design basis, project execution plans, and specifications.
• Provides expert consultation in areas of design, development, and implementation of hydraulic analysis and surge analysis for liquids pipelines, pumps, and compressors.
• Evaluates pipeline performance opportunities for the control center (hydraulic analysis, etc.) and provides input into operational philosophies/improvements.
• Coordinates efforts at all levels with other departments.
• Provide support for Pre- FEED, FEED studies and HAZOP and HAZID reviews.
• Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment, negotiating rough terrain, areas of loose rock and working in confined spaces.
• Can successfully plan and deliver complex, multi-team or system, long-term projects, including ones with external dependencies. Independently scopes, designs, and delivers solutions for large, complex challenges.
• Support Automation teams regarding valve timing and automated shutdown/slowdown logic.
• Provided continuous and clear updates for technical works which helps management to set or calibrate the technical objectives.
• Participates in incident investigations.
• Assist Leak Detection Engineer as needed to align hydraulic models used for RTTM/CPM leak detection and transient hydraulic models.
• Evaluates model performance against actual pipeline performance to identify and execute improvement opportunities.
• Support Field Engineering teams regarding surge relief design/settings and automated shutdown logic.
• Perform surge analysis on proposed pipelines to determine if surge relief systems are adequate for projected operational needs and identify solutions to address any potential insufficiencies.
• Perform steady state and transient Integrated modeling for CO2 Sequestration Fields
• Participates in the Management of Change (MOC) process and documents Best Practices.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience in the design and operation of liquids pipeline facilities.
• Knowledge of pipeline and facilities advanced hydraulic modeling for both single phase and multiphase flow using industry standard software.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Works toward solutions and applications that work for the entire system.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment that may include handling sensitive company and customer information.
• Ability to communicate technical information in a manner that can be understood by non-technical personnel and high-level management.
• A minimum of 10 years of related pipeline experience with Master degree or 15 years experience with Bachelor degree.
• Familiar with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable pipeline safety and environmental regulations.
• Hands on experience of Well modeling, Well start-up, hydrate management study, corrosion study, pipeline slugging & mitigation methods, pipeline transient operations like Pigging, turndown, ramp up, blowdown, start-up & shutdown analysis using OLGA
• Ability to de-escalate conflicts and build consensus between team members concerning technical matters.
• Ability to communicate with management, peers, and across disciplines and companies.
• Experience in pipeline and facilities engineering evaluations such as hydraulic modeling, flow assurance, pump and compressor performance test and integrated field optimization.
• Demonstrates leadership in work groups through knowledge of hydraulic analysis and design.
• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in engineering.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Proficiency in advanced engineering skills.
• Specific knowledge related to the design and installation of pipeline facilities.
• Recognized industry technical expert in hydraulic simulations and design.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with fellow workers and demonstrate adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Prior experience working with pipeline hydraulic simulation software such as, OLGA Transient, Pipesim, SPS, NextGen, PETEX product software (GAP, Prosper, MBAL, Resolve), MultiFlash, LedaFlow and Hysys
• Knowledge and/or application experience with industry standards (DOT 49CFR192, and 195, API, ASME, ANSI, NACE, NEC, etc.).
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, or Chemical).
• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Strong technical understanding of core flow assurance and or process/pipeline simulation technology
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Familiar with physical and thermodynamic properties Mixture fluid.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge fluid properties, thermal-fluid dynamics and flow assurance.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Ability to communicate goals in solution or project terms.
• Experience and knowledge with compressor/pump station and pipeline design.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Must be able to collaborate with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Knowledge in hydraulics, automation, leak detection technologies, modeling, statistical analysis, measurement/instrumentation, and SCADA and how to configure, tune and maintain advanced leak detection systems in a dynamic Control Center environment.
• Excellent communicator with the team, operations, and other groups/interfaces. Well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills. Demonstrated skills in leading others to deliver exceptional results.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Prior experience with CO2 Pipeline and Sequestration operation and design
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of general Engineering principles and theories.
• Must possess a subject matter expert level of knowledge and application steady-state and transient hydraulic/ flow assurance software.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Infertility Coverage
• Industry competitive pay
• Parental Leave
• Company vehicle (if applicable)
• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Networking and employee engagement events
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
• Identity theft protection
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance