Integrity Engineer II

Plains All American Pipeline • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Integrity Engineer II at Plains helps develop, implement, administer, and continuously improve multiple tools, processes, and programs related to pipeline and facility integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Asset Integrity group works collaboratively across multiple organizations and assets located throughout the United States. This group also serves as the primary interface for regulatory agencies and industry groups including but not limited to: DOT/PHMSA - Office of Pipeline Safety, Texas Railroad Commission, American Petroleum Institute, Association of Oil Pipe Lines, and Pipeline Research Council International.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in interpretation of DOT/PHMSA regulations and standards.
• Experience in Inline Inspection, dig selection and threat assessment.
• Experience in inspection/testing, maintenance of pipeline(s).
• Experience in pipeline design/installation/fabrication.
• Solid understanding of Facility Equipment reliability, Risk Based asset integrity management and associated regulatory expectations.
• Qualified to complete advanced activities, such as pressure cycling analysis, Integrity Management Plan (IMP) external audits, failure analysis, incident investigation, fitness for service evaluation, and corrosion evaluation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player with the ability to advise team on effective techniques for handling concerns, objections, and potentially sensitive situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the company's Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing.

Responsibilities

• Supports the requirements of Plains' Integrity Management Plan (IMP) with minimal guidance from Supervisor, Asset Integrity.
• Acts as Integrity point of contact to a specific Plains Operation Division.
• Provides input on new construction pipelines and due diligence to support Pipeline Integrity efforts.
• Conducts IMP external audits.
• Collaborates with teams across the organization to break down barriers in order to develop and achieve organizational goals.
• Stays current with the pipeline regulations, industry standards, integrity assessment methods, repair methods, etc.
• Gains exposure to industry organizations.
• Participates in regulatory audits and develops responses for requests such as special permits.
• Conducts annual vendor reviews.
• Foresees the long-term positive and negative impacts and develops approaches for overcoming barriers.
• Interprets business partner needs and assesses requirements.
• Provides Engineering support for Pipeline Integrity Projects including welding calculations, material selections, determination of required hydrostatic test pressures, MOP/MAOP calculations, and evaluation of defects and recommending appropriate repairs based on analysis of In-Line Inspection results.
• Identifies relevant integrity threats for pipelines and determines preventive and mitigative (P&M) measures, which include the re-assessment interval and re-assessment methods.
• Solves moderately complex problems.
• Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
• Reviews relevant data to determine if broad initiatives are on track.
• Gathers and integrates necessary information to make definitive decisions with tight timeframes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Top-tier benefits program designed to keep employees safe, healthy and happy.
• Respect for employees' need for personal and family time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Pipeline Transportation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees