Pipeline Integrity Engineer - Houston, United States - Petroplan

Description

The client we're representing is looking for a Pipeline Integrity Engineer, who will report to the Senior Manager of the Pipeline Operations team and collaborate with other Operations/Project teams. The role entails overseeing the execution and performance of pipeline integrity plans. This role is located in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Transmission Pipeline Integrity Management Manual and associated programs across all transmission pipeline assets.
• Develop, execute, and maintain detailed pipeline integrity plans aligned with the manual and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain historical pipeline integrity data for transmission pipeline assets, conducting data analysis and investigations to identify issues and opportunities.
• Support development, execution, and refinement of pipeline major service plans for all transmission pipeline assets, ensuring alignment with regulatory codes.
• Assist in regulatory compliance of transmission pipeline assets, including site audits and support for regulatory visits.
• Develop and execute an assurance program for pipeline integrity to provide feedback to asset owners, optimizing integrity plans and maintenance programs.
• Prepare recurring formal transmission pipeline integrity reports for management and provide regular briefings to asset owners.
• Propose and implement mitigation plans for transmission pipeline assets as needed.
• Support upstream gas suppliers with non-standard operational activity and major maintenance planning.
• Establish and maintain technical interfaces with facilities and projects for transmission pipeline integrity management.
• Develop SOPs and procedures to ensure uniform application of best practices across all transmission pipeline assets.
• Provide subject matter guidance for Pipeline Operations field team as necessary.
• Support development and refinement of transmission pipeline OPEX budgets for pipeline integrity items.
• Define required Operator Qualifications (OQs) and training for personnel working on transmission pipeline integrity activities.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities related to transmission pipeline integrity program/manual.
• Participate in asset decision-making by producing metrics-based risk analysis related to transmission pipeline integrity.
• Review and comment on Engineering deliverables, plans, and procedures related to transmission pipeline integrity.
• Support pipeline operations work related to LA811/TX811 one-call programs as a transmission pipeline integrity SME.
• Willingness to travel regularly to transmission pipeline locations in Louisiana and east Texas region.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability for team building.
• TWIC card or ability to obtain.
• Strong specialization in pipeline integrity roles in the natural gas transmission pipeline industry.
• 5 or more years of experience in natural gas pipeline industry with demonstrable project management experience.
• Intimate knowledge of 49 CFR 191 & 192 with understanding of 49 CFR 193 as a plus.
• Familiarity with gas compression technology is beneficial.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering design standards, industry codes, and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to HSSE and demonstrated HSSE leadership skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured in LA and TX.
• Physical capability to perform job duties in varied environments typical to transmission pipeline locations.

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