Engineer IV; Controls and Instrumentation

Position: Engineer IV (Controls and Instrumentation)
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JOB SUMMARY Job Profile Summary Performs specialized engineering and/or project management duties related to one or more functional areas that may include: pipeline system planning and analysis, gathering system operation; gas and liquids measurement, gas analysis, and measurement station design; processing and/or storage facility operation; and/or estimating, designing, and coordinating construction projects.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Direct, perform, coordinate and/or approve engineering and/or project management activities related to design, procurement, construction, or optimization of company assets including but not limited to:

Transmission and/or gathering systems, measurement and regulation facilities, compressor and pump stations and dehydration plants

NGL fractionation, natural gas processing and/or hydrocarbon storage facilities

Construction plans and implementation

Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including but not limited to:

Equipment/system design

Pipeline sizing and evaluation

Pipeline control

Pipeline facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance

Policies and procedures

Process Safety Direct, perform and review and/or approve project management activities including but not limited to:

Bid proposals and contracts

AFE preparation and cost management

Management of Change (MOC)
Material/equipment specifications and selection

Construction plans and support

Creating and updating schedules / timelines

Preparing project progress and other reports

Managing change order

Review work by engineers regarding equipment efficiencies, hydraulic calculations, valve and pipe sizing and gas flow analysis.

Research, analyze, prepare and/or approve information including but not limited to:

Engineering studies

Governmental rules, regulations, codes, and standards

Pipeline and/or measurement system analyses and recommendations

Hydrocarbon processing and/or measurement bid proposals

Construction and/or measurement contracts

Cost estimates

Material specifications/selections

Oversee analysis and evaluation of various pipeline systems and review recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation. Act as a subject matter expert to the organization for various engineering activities; mentor less experienced engineers

Evaluate proposed projects by conducting load studies

Review and create standard drawings for various measurement system designs and make recommendations for improvements related to station capacity and operating costs, to increase accuracy of measurement system and downstream reporting systems

Analyze and perform economic analysis related to potential new projects, including but not limited to operational cost estimates, determining equipment efficiencies, and needed enhancements and conducting studies for potential acquisitions

Recommend new processes and formulate new ideas; take lead role during implementation of new processes

Anticipate changes in work demands and identify assignments or training to meet those demands.

Oversee utilization of manpower and equipment resources

Assess, schedule, and prioritize projects on customer needs and value to the organization

May have oversight of employees engaged in field operations, construction and/or project management function

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job-related experience preferred:

Work Experience Experience and training related to:

Transmission/gathering pipeline operations

Gas measurement and regulation activities

Processing and/or storage operations

Company/governmental operating and safety procedures

Pipeline stress/strain analysis

Industry best practices and design philosophy

Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs in pipeline systems

Experience at this level is typically attained with ten or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management

Experience achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence that leads to employee, project, and stakeholder successes

Experience in use and function of applications such as:
Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.

Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence

Experience identifying, researching, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and determining appropriate action/response

Experience with and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance

Experience with material failure and structural analysis and thorough knowledge of industry standards and governmental regulations

Experience…