Integrity Engineer

Plains All American•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Integrity Engineer executes and continuously improves Plains’ Integrity Management Program for pipeline and facility assets. This role serves as the integrity point of contact for an assigned Operations District and independently performs advanced engineering analyses, including in-line inspection (ILI) assessment review, preventive and mitigative (P&M) evaluations, hydrotest and MOP validations, and pressure cycling analysis. 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, and other state regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred.
A minimum of 5 years of related experience in the following areas strongly preferred: ILI data analysis and threat assessment.
Interpretation of DOT/PHMSA regulations and standards (e.g., 49 CFR §195.452).
Pipeline inspection, testing, and pressure testing.
Pipeline design, installation, and fabrication.
Ability to independently perform advanced integrity analyses
Experience exercising critical decision making and discretion in performing tasks.
Depth and breadth of knowledge in own discipline applied to complex problems, situations, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to set goals and prioritize objectives according to those most critical to business success.
Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and complete commitments on schedule, including regulatory deadlines.
Proficiency with integrity data and GIS systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong team player who works effectively and cooperatively with other departments within the company.
Ability to travel up to 10% to field locations.
Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

Responsibilities

Review ILI vendor data and reports and prepare summary and closeout reports.
Determine evaluation pressures and validate ILI tool performance against field-found results.
Select anomalies for investigation and repair, develop repair recommendations and dig plans, and track conditions through closeout.
Review NDT data for quality assurance.
Lead P&M evaluations, including data integration, threat identification, High Consequence Area (HCA) review, leak detection and EFRD adequacy, and reassessment intervals.
Perform pressure cycling and fatigue analyses.
Identify positive and negative integrity trends and recommend process improvements.
Determine hydrostatic test pressures and review hydrotest records.
Validate and document MOP/MAOP.
Provide integrity input on new construction pipelines, acquisitions, and project estimates.
Review operational changes such as reactivations, flow reversals, and MOP increases.
Perform EFRD analyses to support valve placement and project design.
Plan and execute requirements of Plains’ Integrity Management Program.
Support internal and external audits and respond to regulatory agency requests.
Coordinate with Operations, Corrosion, ILI vendors, and project teams.
Stay current with pipeline regulations, industry standards, integrity assessment methods, and repair methods.
Train Operations and junior team members on integrity programs and processes.
Participate in the development of asset integrity management plans and procedures.