Senior Associate, Integrity Engineer

Plains All American•Houston, TX

12d

About The Position

The Integrity Engineer helps develop, implement, administer, and continuously improve multiple tools, processes, and programs related to pipeline integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Asset Integrity group works collaboratively across multiple organizations and assets located throughout the United States and Canada. This group also serves as the primary interface for regulatory agencies and industry groups including but not limited to: DOT/PHMSA - Office of Pipeline Safety, Texas Railroad Commission, Canadian Energy Regulator (CER), Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), Ministry of Energy and Resources (MER), American Petroleum Institute, and Pipeline Research Council International.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred
2-5 years of related experience in the following areas strongly preferred:
Interpretation of DOT/PHMSA regulations and standards
In-Line Inspection (ILI), dig selection and threat assessment
Identification and evaluation of preventive and mitigative (P&M) measures to manage pipeline risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and conform to company procedures
Inspection/testing, maintenance of pipeline(s)
Pipeline design/installation/fabrication
Solid understanding of Risk Based asset integrity management and associated regulatory expectations
Qualified to complete advanced activities, such as pressure cycling analysis, Integrity Management Plan (IMP) audits, failure analysis, incident investigation, fitness for service evaluation (e.g., corrosion, dents)
Familiar with crack assessments on pipelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong team player
Communicates effectively with Operations and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks and escalate issues appropriately

Responsibilities

Supports the requirements of Plains’ Integrity Management Plan (IMP) with guidance from Manager, Integrity Engineering
Acts as Integrity point of contact to a specific Plains Operation Division
Provides input on new construction pipelines and due diligence to support Pipeline Integrity efforts
Participates in and supports internal and regulatory audits and prepares responses to information requests, findings, and corrective actions
Collaborates with teams across the organization to break down barriers to develop and achieve organizational goals.
Stays current with the pipeline regulations, industry standards, integrity assessment methods, repair methods, etc.
Gains exposure to industry organizations
Foresees the long-term positive and negative impacts and develops approaches for overcoming barriers
Interprets business partner needs and assesses requirements
Provides engineering support for pipeline integrity projects, assisting with major changes, determination of required hydrostatic test pressures, MOP/MAOP calculations, and evaluation of defects and recommending appropriate repairs based on analysis of In-Line Inspection (ILI) results
Performs ILI validation to ensure it meets the requirements
Identifies relevant integrity threats for pipelines and determines preventive and mitigative (P&M) measures, which include the re-assessment interval and re-assessment methods
Solves moderately complex problems
Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
Reviews relevant data to determine if broad initiatives are on track
Gathers and integrates necessary information to make definitive decisions within tight timeframes
Supports budgets and long-range plan development
Must be able to support the development of procedures, processes, and tools to increase work efficiency.