Pipeline Integrity Engineer

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To manage pipeline integrity projects, O&M projects, and small capital projects. Provide technical support in all areas of pipeline systems and to be a technical resource to the company in support of projects and compliance with regulations and company standards.

To manage pipeline integrity projects, O&M projects, and small capital projects. Provide technical support in all areas of pipeline systems and to be a technical resource to the company in support of projects and compliance with regulations and company standards.

• 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 project scope documents while tracking, managing, and reporting any increases and decreases to project scope.
• 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.
• Engineer pipeline and facility designs for small projects such as pipeline replacements, pipeline re-routes, pig traps, and minor station piping modifications.
• Oversight and engineering of pipeline defect assessments and repairs.
• Develop project schedules, cost estimates and budget forecasts as required with minimal direction from supervisor.
• 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 expertise to various internal and external customers and provide engineering and project management support to field operations as necessary.
• Provide technical guidance on the application of industry codes and standards as well as federal regulations governing hazardous pipeline design and construction.
• Develop and/or update Company engineering, material and equipment specifications and standards.
• Manage projects per Company and OSHA safety standards and Company engineering, construction and operating/maintenance standards and procedures.
• 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.
• Participate in design reviews for large capital projects as required.
• Participate in industry research groups as required.
• Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both in person and over the phone, demonstrating strong verbal skills and active listening.
• Regular, dependable work attendance and a fully competent level of performance is expected.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering.

• Manager’s discretion will determine the starting field engineering level (III or Sr) based on direct work experience. Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the…