Engineer-Pipeline, Sr

To provide design engineering and scope development for facility/capacity expansions in support of business development objectives for the Tallgrass gas/oil pipelines and other associated assets. Provide engineering support for the Operations Control Center (OCC) and Field Operations which includes identifying hydraulic optimization efficiencies, reliability analysis, and operational troubleshooting. Coordinate transportation capacity on multiple interstate pipeline systems consistent with business objectives and governing tariffs.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or a related discipline.

To provide design engineering and scope development for facility/capacity expansions in support of business development objectives for the Tallgrass gas/oil pipelines and other associated assets. Provide engineering support for the Operations Control Center (OCC) and Field Operations which includes identifying hydraulic optimization efficiencies, reliability analysis, and operational troubleshooting. Coordinate transportation capacity on multiple interstate pipeline systems consistent with business objectives and governing tariffs.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or a related discipline.

• Ability to work in a regulated environment that may include handling sensitive company and customer information.
• Must be knowledgeable in FERC Standards of Conduct (Orders 2004 and 497) and related policies, including the ability to attend training as required.
• Familiar with FERC regulations, tariffs, and contractual obligations.
• Familiar with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable pipeline safety and environmental, regulations.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• High proficiency level in MS Excel and VBA.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

• Capable of managing and prioritizing changing workloads in a dynamic work environment.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• 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.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• 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.

• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• 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.

• None

• Demonstrated proficiency with pipeline and compressor simulation software.
• Familiarity with Tallgrass' pipelines systems and operations.
• Direct work experience in the energy industry including a comprehensive understanding of the interrelated gas/oil control, field operations, and gas/oil scheduling processes.
• General understanding of capital project economics.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform…