Pipeline Integrity Engineer / Analyst

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

11d • $58,388 - $160,527 • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides technical support for the implementation of the Transmission Integrity Management Program (TIMP). The role involves serving as a subject matter expert for Direct Assessment (DA) assessments, analyzing transmission pipeline data to identify high consequence areas and pipeline threats, preparing pre-assessment data, selecting appropriate assessment methods, reviewing and integrating assessment data, directing examination selection for repair or tool validation, recommending re-assessment intervals, and drafting post-assessment reports. The role also includes preparing excavation plans and technical exhibits for permit acquisition, performing technical analysis for pipeline condition, root cause analysis, and fitness for service. Documentation of all aspects of the transmission pipeline integrity management plan is crucial, including organizing and maintaining pipeline data, assessment reports, technical documentation, and procedures. The position requires updating written plans and initiating changes for code compliance, as well as organizing supporting documentation for regulatory audits. Analysis of assessment data, preparation of remediation plans, scheduling, and identification of risk reduction measures are also key responsibilities. On the business side, the role involves preparing technical requests for proposals for field services, evaluating vendor submittals, and recommending selections. Determining, tracking, monitoring, and reporting on assessment budget requirements, processing invoices and accruals, and administering contracts with third-party contractors are also part of the role. Quality audits of contractor work are necessary to ensure compliance. The position also focuses on identifying and implementing process improvements. Engagement involves providing technical assistance to operations, formulating guidance for pipeline safety and regulatory compliance, and gathering data from various sources to support TIMP decisions, threat identification, risk analysis, and regulatory reporting. Technical support for engineering, construction, and operations is required, along with identifying necessary Preventive & Mitigative (P&M) measures and working with stakeholders for implementation and tracking. Evaluating new Integrity Management (IM) technology and developing corresponding processes and procedures are also part of the role, as is identifying needs for pipeline modifications and coordinating their implementation. Driving results includes working with permitting authorities, communicating with affected landowners and internal resources, preparing required regulatory reports, maintaining transmission data models, verifying contractor training and qualifications, and monitoring integrity assessment and remediation schedules to meet regulatory deadlines.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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 submittmits, 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.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual incentive awards for eligible employees
• health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being
• incentive program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED