Integrity Engineer

Atmos Energy•Lubbock, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of pipelines through various inspection, analysis, and mitigation techniques. The role involves conducting field inspections, analyzing data, recommending preventive measures, and collaborating with engineering and operations teams. The Integrity Engineer will also be involved in training other employees and applying new technologies to enhance pipeline safety and reliability. The position requires adherence to company values, safety protocols, and relevant industry regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma plus 4 years of experience as Corrosion Control Technician; or equivalent.
Successful completion of eLearning based pre-requisites.
Successful completion of Corrosion Essentials ILT courses 1 through 5 or equivalent work experience.
Must obtain and maintain minimum Operator Qualifications (OQs) and classroom training for position and any other required OQs and classroom training or certifications.
Must hold (NACE) CP 2 Cathodic Protection Technician.
May be required to obtain NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 Certification and NACE Internal Corrosion Technologist within 6 months.
Must maintain NACE membership in good standing.
Requires valid driver's license.
May require the successful completion of a math assessment.
Requires the ability to communicate with internal/external customers to obtain and/or provide explanations and/or information.
Requires a working knowledge of various software applications to create documents, reports and graphical design.
Requires ability to perform algebraic, trigonometric and geometric operations and/or moderately complex statistical methods.
Must be able to pass basic math assessment.
Ability to lift 53 pounds from the ground to 52 inches. (Ex: lifting and operating fire extinguisher).
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and/or crouch.
Ability to walk a distance of 500 feet.
Requires the acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of smell.
As a Safety-Sensitive position, pre and post-employment screenings, including but not limited to drug testing as outlined by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), and motor vehicle record (MVR) background checks are required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the interpretation and application of Title 49 Part 192 regulations
Pipeline integrity assessment mechanisms: ECDA, ICDA, Cased Crossing ECDA, and In-line inspection
Experience with the analysis and interpretation of assessment data to determine direct examination locations
Technical report writing
Cathodic protection system design, installation, and testing
Applicable NACE certification categories: Cathodic Protection General Corrosion, Pipeline Corrosion, Integrity Management, Direct Assessment

Responsibilities

Conducts inspections of pipe and coatings during integrity digs and other excavations.
Collects and accurately records information during pipe excavations, performs root cause analysis and recommends preventive and mitigating measures.
Inspects coating application during repairs and new construction to assure proper coating material and application procedures are utilized.
Identifies Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) interference, inspects installation of interference mitigation facilities, and monitors and maintains effectiveness of mitigation facilities.
Conducts sampling of liquids and solids recovered during pipe inspections and pigging operations to assure accurate laboratory analysis.
Monitors internal corrosion coupons / probes and chemical treatments.
Recommends and monitors chemical treatments and drying after hydro-tests.
Recommends maintenance pigging frequency and participates in conducting maintenance pigging and in-line inspections.
Conducts electrical surveys for direct assessments and other surveys to identify interference currents and external corrosion threats.
Inspects and monitors work of contractors performing pipe inspections, direct assessment indirect surveys, and other electrical surveys.
Takes the lead in applying new technology and skills to accomplish tasks.
Assists in training and directing other employees engaged in similar duties.
Works closely with engineers, operations, and compliance personnel to plan integrity activities, identify threats of concern and recommend and implement measures to mitigate the threats.
Works with project specialists, engineering and compliance on DC and AC interference prevention / mitigation and coating application when new steel pipe systems are being designed, relocated or replaced.
Performs Cathodic Protection (CP) compliance required surveys as needed.
Identifies, addresses, and reports safety and encroachment issues to their resolution and completion.
Is responsible for the safe operation and inspection of assigned Company vehicles and equipment.
Demonstrates support for and adheres to the Company's values, strategies, policies and procedures and exhibits the core values of AtmoSpirit, Customer Service, Safety and the Company's Code of Conduct both as an individual contributor, team member and/or leader of others.
Must become familiar with the contents of the Safety Manual, live by the spirit of its intent and become involved in creating and maintaining a safe working environment. Must complete all required safety training.