Operations Pipeline Engineer; Colorado Springs

Operations Pipeline Engineer (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Purpose:

Provide technical support in all areas of natural gas pipeline operations. The individual will be a technical resource to the region in support of pipeline, measurement, process, underground natural gas storage and compression activities and must possess the ability to associate with a wide variety of people (personalities, skill and education levels, etc.) with tact, courtesy and professionalism. The individual must possess project management skills used in the development of project documents such as project scope, schedule, budget forecasting, cost tracking/analysis, and risk identification/mitigation and be capable of communicating this information using well-developed written and verbal skills.

Primary responsibility involves management of multiple small pipeline and facility projects and engineering studies.

• Working with Operations, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Accounting, Business Development, Gas Control, Land and Right of Way, Codes and Standards, and other internal departments to maintain reliable operation of pipeline and facilities.
• Completing studies and reviews, assessing risk/benefit, generating recommendations and developing projects, quality assurance programs, etc. as required to achieve the task.
• Managing capital and maintenance projects with various deadlines and responsibility levels. Such projects include pipeline integrity inspection, remediation, testing and repair projects; pipeline construction, replacement & abandonment projects; and pipeline facility projects involving compression, automation and controls, measurement, corrosion mitigation, gas processing, encroachments.
• Generating project alternatives, cost estimates, securing project funding, accurately tracking and forecasting project expenses, submitting project closure documentation.
• Developing project scope documents, schedules, contractor bid documents, managing the bid process including job showing, selecting contractor, requisitioning materials, coordinating permitting, managing contractor activities and other project activities.
• Applying the company's design and operating philosophy within the field locations to meet corporate goals for safety, regulatory compliance, efficiency, and profitability.
• Reviewing and managing projects in terms of economics, OSHA Safety, Kinder Morgan Engineering Standards, Construction Standards, and Operating and Maintenance Procedures.
• Requirement to carry a company‑provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non‑working hours.
• Providing engineering support to operations on a daily basis.
• Other duties as required.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited University with 1-3 years direct work experience.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited University with 1-3 years direct work experience.

• Advanced math skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Read and interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Prepare engineering sketches and help develop construction drawings.
• Able to complete work assignments with little supervision in an acceptable time frame.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Performing relief valve capacity calculations and sizing regulators and control valves.
• Investigation and root‑cause determination of equipment failures.
• Develop knowledge of pipeline fabrication and construction techniques.
• Develop knowledge of hydrotesting of natural gas pipelines.
• Develop knowledge of natural gas storage facilities and treatment processes.
• Develop knowledge of natural gas pipeline regulatory codes and engineering standards.
• Conduct pipeline MAOP studies.
• Develop knowledge of high‑pressure natural gas pipeline construction and remediation.
• Develop knowledge of industry’s regulatory…