Pipeline Integrity Engineer (#3631)

Description

• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Participate in design reviews for large capital projects as required.
• Provide technical expertise to various internal and external customers and provide engineering and project management support to field operations as necessary.
• Develop project schedules, cost estimates and budget forecasts as required with minimal direction from supervisor.
• Oversight and engineering of pipeline defect assessments and repairs.
• Manage several contractors and consultants simultaneously such as inspectors, engineering consultants, surveyors, material suppliers, general contractors, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) contractors, line stopping and hot tapping contractors, cross compression contractors, In-Line Inspection (ILI) consultants, etc.
• Manage projects per Company and OSHA safety standards and Company engineering, construction and operating/maintenance standards and procedures.
• Engineer pipeline and facility designs for small projects such as pipeline replacements, pipeline re-routes, pig traps, and minor station piping modifications.
• Collect, review, organize and publish project and compliance related documentation into project job books that will be audited by regulatory agencies and retained for the life of the asset.
• Develop project scope documents while tracking, managing, and reporting any increases and decreases to project scope.
• Participate in industry research groups as required.
• Field activities may include walking to and amidst work and/or construction sites, climbing in and out of trenches, working around heavy equipment and working in confined spaces.
• Develop Request for Proposal (RFP) bid documents for construction projects and materials, etc., conduct bid process, prepare detailed bid analysis, select successful contractor.
• Provide technical guidance on the application of industry codes and standards as well as federal regulations governing hazardous pipeline design and construction.
• Efficiently oversee the planning, scheduling, management, and reporting of multiple capital and maintenance projects across various deadlines and levels of responsibility. Such projects include new pipeline construction, pipeline replacement, inline inspection, pipeline integrity remediation, pressure testing, compression, automation and controls, measurement, corrosion, gas processing, pipeline interconnects, encroachments etc.
• Develop and/or update Company engineering, material and equipment specifications and standards.

Requirements

• Frequent overnight travel may be required.
• Proficiency in basic project management skills.
• Familiarity with Remaining Strength (RSTRENG) calculations and programs.
• Knowledge of the natural gas and oil transmission industry, pipeline/facilities design, construction, operation and testing.
• Proficiency in basic engineering skills.
• Knowledge and experience with Over Pressure Protection (OPP) sizing and review.
• Familiarity with pipeline and facility design calculations and equations.
• Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).
• Familiarity with weld inspection, visual and NDE such as RT, MT, UT, and PT.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering.
• 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.
• Knowledge and experience with welding procedures application, welder and procedure qualification.
• Knowledge of pipeline operation.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Regular, dependable work attendance and a fully competent level of performance is expected.
• Experience and knowledge of pipeline integrity, ILI tool runs and pipeline defect assessment and repair.
• Knowledge and experience with pipeline and facility pressure testing.
• Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and Piping and Instrument Drawings (P&IDs).
• Ability to work in varying, sometimes extreme, weather conditions as needed during field work.
• Familiarity and ability to read and interpret basic GIS information and maps.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of ROW, EHS and regulatory clearances for pipeline projects.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• Specific experience in project management, engineering, design and construction of pipeline, compressor, and meter station facilities.
• Registered professional engineer (PE).
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in person and over the phone, demonstrating strong verbal skills and active listening.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to successfully perform work on simultaneous projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience with stress engineering calculations.
• Registered engineering intern (EI).
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and listen. 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.
• Knowledge and/or application experience with industry standards (DOT 49CFR192 and 195, API, ASME B31.8, B31.8S, B31.4, B31.3, Section VIII, Section IX, all the B16’s, ANSI, NACE, NEC, MSS-SP-44, SP-75, SP-97, etc.).
• Experience in investigation and root-cause determination of pipeline and equipment failures.

Benefits

• Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts.
• Company-paid holidays and floating holidays.
• Infertility Coverage.
• Parental Leave.
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%.
• The annual salary range for this position will be $85,700-$128,550/yr.
• Industry competitive pay.
• Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more.
• Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources.
• Company vehicle (if applicable).
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• Networking and employee engagement events.
• Identity theft protection.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance