Region Integrity Engineer

Marathon Petroleum Corporation•La Palma, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Region Integrity Engineer in Integrity Quality Assurance (IQA) oversees the integrity management of MPL pipeline systems and facilities through design, construction, and maintenance processes. This position works closely with project leaders within Logistics and Storage Engineering (L&SE) to ensure construction standards are followed in the implementation of new projects. This position provides day to day engineering support to Pacific West Region and responds to operational needs or emergencies within the region. Additionally, the Region Integrity Engineer will lead development and maintenance of assigned MPL construction standards, examples of which include: MPL Crossing Installation, MPL Casing Removal and Modification, and Design of Directionally Drilled Crossings. Process ownership may change and vary based on current workload demands within IQA. The Region Integrity Engineer is expected to become familiar with MPL standards to ensure design and construction is in conformance with internal specifications. This position assures implemented solutions meet MPL integrity standards. The Region Integrity Engineer is expected to collaborate with MPL Field Operations, Construction and Maintenance (C&M) crews, Asset Integrity and Reliability Engineering (AIRE) Engineers, and L&SE Project Leaders to implement practical and compliant projects. External stakeholders IQA partners with include: design consultants, civil and mechanical pipeline construction contractors, welding contractors, non-destructive examination (NDE) contractors, project/construction inspectors, and industry research consultants. The Region Integrity Engineer is expected to provide technical mentorship to L&SE project leaders. Opportunities typically present themselves during design reviews or variance requests. Within IQA the team will listen, research, and respond to all questions with technical justification.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Six years or more of pipeline engineering or pipeline technical experience required.

Nice To Haves

Professional engineering license preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in Project Design Reviews to review piping component and system design with project team.
Identify cost-saving synergies with L&SE as projects are developed.
Complete construction verification process, hydrotest review, MOC review, and assist with project closing documentation.
Identify solutions to design nonconformities.
Lead review of variance requests to consider constructability, risk, and cost.
Mentor project leaders, specifically during project development to provide guidance on MPL standards.
Share lessons learned and sound engineering practices during project development and implementation.
Perform site visits to provide construction mentorship to L&SE project leaders and project inspectors.
Provide on-site support for critical construction and/or downtimes.
Participate in staff meeting of Region Operations to share risk and understanding of pipeline integrity management.
Participate onsite to emergency responses as required.
Lead onsite MPL Repair Team during emergency responses.
Represent Asset Integrity on Stop-Help-Start (SHS) calls during integrity-related events.
Provide recommendations for return to safe operations, including repair solutions or monitoring plans.
Support Field Services and Planning (FSP) through evaluation of third-party line crossing and encroachment requests.
Participate in Data Integration Review (DIR) meetings and provide dig/repair recommendations.
Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced Integrity Engineers within AIRE.
Lead incident investigations as assigned.