Pipeline Integrity Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Primary

Purpose:

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.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

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

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• A minimum of 2-6 years experience in engineering.
• 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.

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

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

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the natural gas and oil transmission industry, pipeline/facilities design, construction, operation and testing.
• Proficiency in basic engineering skills.
• Proficiency in basic project management skills.
• Familiarity and ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams, including flow charts, cause/effect diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with pipeline and facility design calculations and equations.
• Familiarity and ability to read and interpret basic GIS information and maps.
• Knowledge of ROW, EHS and regulatory clearances for pipeline projects.
• 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 organize and prioritize work to successfully perform work on simultaneous projects and tasks to meet deadlines.
• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

Physical Demands:

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.

• 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 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.
• Ability to work in varying, sometimes extreme, weather conditions as needed during field work.
• 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.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent overnight travel may be required.
• Overtime and/or extended work hours may be required depending on the project.
• 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.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• None

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Over and above the minimum requirements; these are not required but advantageous for this position:

• Specific experience in project management, engineering, design and construction of pipeline, compressor, and meter station facilities.
• Knowledge of pipeline operation.
• Knowledge and experience with pipeline and facility pressure testing.
• Knowledge and experience with stress engineering calculations.
• Knowledge and experience with Over Pressure Protection (OPP) sizing and review.
• Knowledge and experience with welding procedures application, welder and procedure qualification.
• Familiarity with weld inspection, visual and NDE such as RT, MT, UT, and PT.
• Experience and knowledge of pipeline integrity, ILI tool runs and pipeline defect assessment and repair.
• Familiarity with Remaining Strength (RSTRENG) calculations and programs.
• Experience in investigation and root-cause determination of pipeline and equipment failures.
• Advanced proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge and/or application experience with industry standards (DOT 49
  
  CFR
  192 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.).
• Registered engineering intern (EI)
• Registered professional engineer (PE)

Compensation

The salary range for this role is…