Pipeline Integrity Engineer / Analyst

Southern Company•Virginia Beach, VA

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, and the Pipeline Integrity Analyst is also a focused discipline within a job family. The duties listed are activities associated with the various levels of the engineering and analyst progressions.

Requirements

Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Required: High School Diploma
Analyst I 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
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. Required: Project management proficiency
Engineer, Sr. Required: Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) proficiency
Engineer, Sr. Required: Advanced MS Office proficiency
Engineer, Sr. Required: Advanced communication skills
Engineer, Sr. Required: Advanced technical writing skill
Engineer, Sr. Required: Knowledge of regulatory codes and industry standards 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8, etc.
Engineer, Sr. Required: Advanced analytical and data management skills
Engineer, Sr. Required: Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Engineer, Sr. 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. Preferred: Technical pipeline evaluation software
Engineer, Sr. Preferred: Remaining strength calculations proficiency
Engineer, Sr. Preferred: Pipeline assessment vendor in-line inspection software proficiency
Engineer, Sr. Preferred: NACE (or other industry equivalent) credentials
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 Preferred: Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) Certification
Engineer, Sr. Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) Certification
Engineer, Sr. Preferred: Project Management Certification
Engineer, Sr. Preferred: Advanced Degree (Master’s – i.e. MBA or Master’s in Engineering)
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Preferred: Pipeline Integrity experience
Analyst I, II / Sr. Analyst Preferred: Utility experience
Engineer I Preferred: Transmission pipeline integrity 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 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).