Pipeline Integrity Engineer

The Pipeline Integrity Engineer will review and analyze in-line inspection data. This will include activities such as:

• Learn company/client-specific tools and processes to analyze in-line inspection reports
• Identify anomalies that are required to be evaluated per Federal Code and Company criteria
• Identify anomalies that are recommended for evaluation and repair for tool verification
• Create unity plots of ILI vs field collected data or multiple ILI data sets
• Recommend appropriate repair for excavated anomalies
• Review dig reports for correctness and completeness

The Pipeline Integrity Engineer will perform a variety of functions in support of the Integrity Management Program. Sample work activities may include:

• Develop and maintain integrity management programs
• Create and update client’s integrity management plan document
• Facilitate data transfer with pipeline operators to perform risk analysis and HCA identification
• Calculate hazard buffers for various product types: gas, HVL, non-HVL
• Recommend assessment methods that match pipeline threats
• Perform analyses for EFRD valve adequacy and placement
• Maintain assessment schedules
• Plan and execute assessment activities (ILI, pressure test, and/or DA) in accordance with the IM Plan

The Pipeline Integrity Engineer will perform a variety of functions in support of pipeline pressure test validation. Sample work activities may include:

• Provide onsite pressure test assistance through observation, data collection and input to a pressure test validation application, Test Op
• Develop or update existing pressure test standards and pipeline-specific test plans
• Conduct testing of Test Op before new updates are posted to production site
• Conduct training for new Test Op users

Qualified candidates will have three or more years of experience performing pipeline integrity work as described above and have a bachelor’s of science degree in an engineering or technical field from an accredited university.