Pipeline Engineer

Energy Transfer•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

This Engineer will be instrumental in identifying areas to maximize our impact. The development and improvement of internal SOP’s and Best Practices along with increased regulatory compliance measures require this next level of involvement and attention. Examples include: Standardization with the other Divisions in Gas Operations Operations Excellence (PSMS) rollout, training, and support Small project review, support, & management PHMSA compliance measures HCA & Class location encroachment committee DOT annual reporting support Engineering Standard reviews SOP compliance reviews GIS, Engineering and As-built record support Gas and Liquid pipeline integrity support Pipeline permitting process

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree – Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil preferred)
Minimum 3 – 6 years’ experience in pipeline simulation, modeling, principals, and practices required.
Experience with multiphase pipeline and/or plant simulation software: ProMax
Experience with compressor modeling software preferred.
Extensive experience with compressor performance analysis, primarily Ariel Compressors, along with gathering field compression station operations.
Understanding of pipeline MAOP/OPP protection as related to field compression.
Have ability and experience in managing and executing multiple projects concurrently with multiple staff layers of varying skills and degrees of experience.
Knowledgeable in hazardous liquid and gas engineering principals, standards and specifications and industry and regulatory rules and regulations pertaining to the 49 CFR Parts192 and 195 for pipelines and related facilities plus other industry, standards, guidelines, and codes.
Analytical ability and ability to review, understand and interpret engineering drawings, alignment sheets, survey data, GIS data, and industry and regulatory codes and standards.
Proficiency with personal computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft Outlook required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
Travel and overtime required periodically.

Nice To Haves

Previous Natural Gas industry understanding
3 – 6 years Engineering project experience

Responsibilities

Implement entire project cycle for small field generated plant improvement projects including scope, design, development, material procurement, construction and project completion.
Communicate with company operations personnel and contractors for small project implementation.
Implement entire project cycle for medium sized commercial expansion projects including scope, design, development, material procurement, construction and project completion.
Work with operations personnel to help improve field compression reliability, which includes compressor performance and over pressure protection of pipelines.
Work with Facility Planning group, to obtain simulation results for gathering system expansion projects.
Work with plant operations personnel (daily) to help improve plant operations (troubleshooting).
Take part in PSM activities for area facilities. (Help maintain facility drawings, resolve PHA action items, etc.)
Maintain facility process simulations and work with senior process engineers to develop process solutions while following engineering standards, code compliance, proper company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.
Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen engineering knowledge base and proficiencies.

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