Pipeline Integrity Engineer / Analyst

Southern Company•Naperville, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical support for the implementation of the Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP). The Pipeline Integrity Engineer is a focused discipline within a job family, covering general titles from Engineer I to Principal Engineer. The Pipeline Integrity Analyst is also a focused discipline, covering titles from Analyst I to Sr. Analyst. The role involves serving as a TIMP subject matter expert, analyzing transmission pipeline data, identifying high consequence areas and pipeline threats, preparing for and reviewing assessment data, directing examination selection, recommending re-assessment intervals, and drafting post-assessment reports. It also includes preparing excavation plans, performing technical analysis for pipeline condition and root cause analysis, documenting TIMP decisions, organizing data and documentation, and updating plans for code compliance and regulatory audits. The role also involves preparing remediation plans and identifying risk reduction measures.

Requirements

Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Required: High School Diploma with 4 years relevant work experience OR Associate’s Degree with 2 years relevant work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 1 years relevant work experience
Analyst II Required: High School Diploma with 5 years relevant work experience OR Associate’s Degree with 3 years relevant work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years relevant work experience
Sr. Analyst Required: High School Diploma with 8 years relevant work experience OR Associate’s Degree with 6 years relevant work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years relevant work experience
Engineer I Required: BS in recognized engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution
Engineer II Required: 3+ years gas utility operations, engineering, or related experience
Engineer III Required: 5+ years gas utility operations, engineering, or related experience
Engineer III Required: 2+ years transmission pipeline integrity experience
Engineer, Sr. Required: 7+ years gas utility operations, engineering, or related experience
Engineer, Sr. Required: 3+ years transmission pipeline integrity experience
Engineer, Principal Required: 10+ years gas utility operations, engineering, or related experience
Engineer, Principal Required: 4+ years transmission pipeline integrity experience
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Required: Project management proficiency
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Required: Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) proficiency
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Required: Advanced MS Office proficiency
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Required: Advanced communication skills
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Required: Proficient technical writing skill
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Required: Advanced analytical and data management skills
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Required: Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Required: Advanced ability to analyze and integrate relational data
Engineer I, II Required: Project management proficiency
Engineer I, II Required: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) proficiency
Engineer I, II Required: MS Office proficiency
Engineer I, II Required: Proficient analytical and communication skills
Engineer I, II Required: Technical writing proficiency
Engineer III Required: Project management proficiency
Engineer III Required: Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) proficiency
Engineer III Required: Advanced MS Office proficiency
Engineer III Required: Advanced communication skills
Engineer III Required: Advanced technical writing skill
Engineer III Required: Knowledge of regulatory codes and industry standards 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8, etc.
Engineer III Required: Proficient analytical and data management skills
Engineer III Required: Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Required: Project management proficiency
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Required: Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) proficiency
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Required: Advanced MS Office proficiency
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Required: Advanced communication skills
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Required: Advanced technical writing skill
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Required: Knowledge of regulatory codes and industry standards 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8, etc.
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Required: Advanced analytical and data management skills
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Required: Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Required: Ability to coach others on performance of the work

Nice To Haves

Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Preferred: Technical pipeline evaluation software
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Preferred: Remaining strength calculations proficiency
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Preferred: Pipeline assessment vendor in-line inspection software proficiency
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Preferred: NACE (or other industry equivalent) credentials
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Preferred: Knowledge of regulatory codes and industry standards
Engineer I, II Preferred: Technical pipeline evaluation software
Engineer I, II Preferred: Remaining strength calculations proficiency
Engineer I, II Preferred: Pipeline assessment vendor in-line inspection software proficiency
Engineer I, II Preferred: Knowledge of regulatory codes and industry standards 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8, etc.
Engineer I, II Preferred: NACE credentials
Engineer III Preferred: Technical pipeline evaluation software
Engineer III Preferred: Remaining strength calculations proficiency
Engineer III Preferred: Pipeline assessment vendor in-line inspection software proficiency
Engineer III Preferred: NACE (or other industry equivalent) credentials
Engineer III Preferred: Remaining strength calculations proficiency
Engineer III Preferred: Pipeline assessment vendor in-line inspection software proficiency
Engineer III Preferred: NACE (or other industry equivalent) credentials
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Preferred: Technical pipeline evaluation software
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Preferred: Remaining strength calculations proficiency
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Preferred: Pipeline assessment vendor in-line inspection software proficiency
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Preferred: NACE (or other industry equivalent) credentials
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Required: High School Diploma
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Preferred: Associate’s Degree
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Preferred: ESRI Professional Certification
Engineer I, II, and Engineer III Required: B.S. Engineering
Engineer I, II, and Engineer III Preferred: Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) Certification
Engineer I, II, and Engineer III Preferred: Engineering Discipline – Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Materials
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Required: B.S. Engineering
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE)
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Preferred: Project Management Certification
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Preferred: Engineering Discipline – Civil, Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Materials
Engineer, Sr. / Engineer, Principal Preferred: Advanced Degree (Master’s – i.e. MBA or Master’s in Engineering)
Analyst II Required: Associate’s Degree
Analyst II Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree
Analyst II Preferred: Pipeline Integrity experience
Analyst II Preferred: Utility experience
Engineer II Preferred: Transmission pipeline integrity experience
Engineer III Preferred: Transmission pipeline integrity experience

Responsibilities

Serve as the TIMP subject matter expert for the planning and execution of Direct Assessment (DA) assessments.
Analyze transmission pipeline data – identify High Consequence Areas, identify pipeline threats, prepare pre-assessment data, select appropriate assessment methods, review & integrate assessment data, direct examination selection for repair or tool validation, recommend re-assessment intervals, and draft written post-assessment reports.
Prepare excavation plans and technical exhibits to assist in permit acquisition for field assessment activities.
Perform technical analysis to evaluate pipeline condition, root cause analysis, and fitness for service.
Document all aspects of transmission pipeline integrity management plan.
Organize and maintain pipeline data, assessment reports, technical documentation, procedures, and the basis for all TIMP decisions.
Perform written plan updates and initiate plan changes as needed to maintain code compliance.
Organize supporting documentation and plan for regulatory audits.
Analyze assessment data.
Prepare remediation plans and schedule and identify other pertinent risk reduction measures.
Prepare technical requests for proposals for transmission pipeline integrity field services, evaluate vendor submittments, and recommend vendor selections.
Responsible for determining assessment budget requirements.
Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and reporting of assessment budget.
Responsible for processing invoices and accruals.
Administer contracts with 3rd party contractors.
Perform quality audits of contractor work to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Responsible for identification and implementation of process improvements.
Provide technical assistance for operations and formulate guidance to maintain pipeline safety and regulatory compliance with technical regulations.
Gather data from Operations, Company Systems, and other sources necessary to support TIMP decisions, threat identification, risk analysis, and regulatory reporting (i.e. pressure history, gas quality, leak history, encroachments).
Provide technical support for engineering, construction, and operations.
Utilizing comprehensive analysis, identify necessary Preventive & Mitigative (P&M) measures.
Work with key operational stakeholders to implement and track effectiveness.
Review and evaluate new IM technology.
Develop corresponding processes and procedures for use. (materials & equipment).
Identify needs for pipeline modifications (i.e. piggability retrofit) and coordinate with engineering to implement.
Work with permitting authorities to secure necessary permissions for assessment activities.
Communicate with affected landowners in areas affected by assessment activities.
Communicate with internal resources as necessary to prepare for and execute assessment activities (i.e. gas control).
Responsible to prepare required regulatory reports, notifications, and documentation.
Responsible for transmission data model updates and maintenance.
Verify proper training and qualifications of contractor resources (i.e. OQ).
Monitor Integrity assessment and remediation schedules and track progress towards regulatory deadlines.