GTS Pipeline Compliance Integrity Engineer

Northwestern Energy•Butte, MT

2d•$74,000 - $143,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipeline Integrity Engineer develops, maintains, and implements integrity management programs for NorthWestern Energy's gas transmission system. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, Gas Control, Cathodic Protection, and Construction teams ensuring pipeline safety, reliability, and compliance with 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192 and Canadian Onshore Pipeline Regulations (OPR).

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required (Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, Metallurgical Engineering or similar)
The ability to maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of this position, consistent with applicable laws and reasonable accommodation requirements
All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics

Nice To Haves

Actively pursuing Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is strongly preferred and may be required for specific roles.
E. licensure in Montana/South Dakota or ability to obtain one is preferred
Eng licensure in Canada is a plus
The Integrity Engineer will be required to obtain industry training and certifications per the TIMP plan, Such as AMPP CP1, etc. AMPP/NACE certification are preferred.
Thorough knowledge of 49CFR192 and Canadian OPR is a plus
Excellent skills in SAP, Adobe, Microsoft Office, GasCalc, PipelineToolbox, Databases, SQL, and Python environments including experience working with databases is preferred
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the field of gas transmission system integrity including cathodic protection, risk and threat evaluation, pipeline integrity assessments such as in-line inspection and coating assessment technologies is preferred
Ability to work independently and without direct supervision and serve as a mentor/instructor to others
Requires effective communication skills both written and verbal
Must be able to work under time pressure while maintaining high attention to details and providing quality work and documentation
Ability to work in field operating and construction conditions such as: Extended hours in the fields - including up to 12 hours in the field and ability to operate vehicles in varying road conditions and variable hours.
Work around and in open excavations - including such tasks as: walking along the ditch line, entering into and exiting excavations (bell holes), maneuvering around facilities in excavations with required tools to complete assessments and evaluations.
Working around heavy equipment - including walking around excavators, side booms, mini-excavators, backhoes, etc. while they are working and/or positioning equipment.
Utilizing job specific tools on/in construction sites - including equipment such as: lap top, camera, borescope, 3D laser scanner, sand blaster, pit gauge, etc.
Working in remote location with limited communications - including situations such as: working with limited personnel, limited communication coverage, difficult (steep) terrain, etc.
Maneuver around above ground facilities to complete assessments, turn valves, operate equipment, complete assessments, etc.
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Responsibilities

Maintain the Transmission Integrity Management Plan (TIMP) and developing processes and procedures to improve performance of the transmission system integrity program and integrity compliance requirements to ensure compliance with 49CFR192 Subpart O and Canadian OPR
Develop and maintain pipeline risk model, determine risk threats, capture threat information, and compile and evaluate the risks utilizing system data, system trends, and industry information
Assist with Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure Reconfirmation program
Develop, maintain, and execute a program for assessments outside of High Consequence Areas
Evaluate pipeline risk and threats and risk model to determine the appropriate inspection and/or mitigation actions
Participate in field pipeline integrity inspections as allowed and required by 49CFR192 Subpart O/ Canadian OPR that may include indirect assessment, direct assessment, inline inspections, etc.
Assist with growing the GIS system and integrity functionality that may include reviewing GIS data, improve collection process and procedures.
Develop procedures for integrity projects that may include bypassing, purging, commissioning, shutdown and inspection of transmission pipeline systems
Assist with Montana/South Dakota and Canadian regulatory audits
Construct applicable integrity reports and documents
Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objective

Benefits

401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial health)
Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
Continuing education reimbursement
Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.)
Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
Paid parental leave
Paid bereavement leave
Paid training opportunities
Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays