Integrity Engineer - Internal Corrosion

Hybrid Eligibility

This position works a hybrid schedule, spending time remotely and in the office in Minot, ND. The current hybrid schedule provides flexibility to collaborate in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays and work from home Mondays and Fridays. With our 9/80 feature you get time off every other Friday when you work at least 80 hours over the preceding nine days.

Management of the internal corrosion (IC) control program for Gas Gathering Midstream Pipelines and Facilities throughout North Dakota (ND). Responsible for internal corrosion control records, chemical and IC control pigging program, product sampling, and corrosive investigations, as well as corrosion monitoring equipment installation and data acquisition.

• Monitor effectiveness of the chemical program as it relates to IC control.
• Develop and maintain Engineering Standards for the IC control program. Assess and improve current Engineering Standards throughout the company and asset.
• Through alignment with area teams, prioritize work to provide engineering support to enable ND Midstream assets to achieve business goals.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) according to business rules, and confirm implementation and effectiveness of countermeasures when internal corrosion or chemicals are problematic. Communicate best practices and lessons learned across areas.
• Provide 'boots on the ground' support when needed to gather failure data and ensure appropriate countermeasures are taken.
• Provide corrosion engineering input to the design of new projects and the standardization and selection of equipment, parts, and components.
• Provide input and advice for Management of Changes as it relates IC control.
• Provide coaching and/or training to Hess Field Operations and Engineering based on business priority for chemical treatments, IC monitoring/mitigations, and product sampling and corrosive investigations.
• Provide engineering leadership and/or guidance as required to deliver major interventions and countermeasures for non-routine, reactive activities.
• Liaise with Process Engineering and Midstream Reliability Operators to ensure alignment with affected systems.
• Identify and work with area Engineers to implement opportunities (e.g., new chemicals, processes, or technologies) for cost reduction through system and process optimization.
• Advise on area’s yearly and monthly budgets with Hess Field Operations and Engineering input.
• Responsible for regulatory compliance as it pertains to the internal corrosion program for DOT PHMSA regulated pipelines.
• Drive embeddedness of Hess safety procedures, best practices and standard work as defined by the expectation of a safety leader. This includes ensuring compliance with company safety policies and procedures, as well as leading, performing, and/or participating in 5S, accident investigation, safety audits and related activities.

• Experience & Skills
  • 3+ years of experience working in petrochemicals or similar industry required
  • 3+ years in chemical or corrosion engineering space for oil and gas industry preferred
  • Knowledge of internal corrosion control treatments used in the oil and gas industry
  • Knowledge of PHMSA 49 CFR 195 and 49 CFR 192 as it pertains to internal corrosion requirements
  • Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP)
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail and process improvements
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision in a diverse, multidiscipline team environment
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while effectively managing time/resources required
• Education, Training & Certifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Chemical, or Corrosion Engineering preferred

• Strong Lean knowledge and/or demonstrates ability to learn following skills:
  • Teach/coach: 5-Whys, Mistake Proofing, 5S
  • Lead/facilitate:
    Standard Work Instruction, Structured Problem Solving (A3), Leader Standard Work, Spaghetti Diagrams, Swim Lane Mapping, Dashboards and Operating Rhythm, and Conditions of Satisfaction
  • Participate/use:
    Rapid Improvement Events, Value…