Engineer, Pipeline Integrity Job (Houston, TX, US)

Engineer, Pipeline Integrity-0002RY

Description

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is the largest publicly traded partnership and a leading North American provider of energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined products and petrochemicals. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Enterprise Products is ranked 62nd on the FORTUNE 500 and has more than 6,500 employees. Enterprise’s large, integrated portfolio of operationally and geographically diverse assets, highlighted by its 50,000-mile pipeline network, serves as the foundation for organic growth opportunities. As a provider of largely fee-based services, Enterprise is less susceptible to commodity price fluctuations and offers stable sources of revenue. The partnership’s service offerings include onshore and offshore energy gathering, processing, storage, fractionation, terminalling, transportation and marketing. Additionally, energy professionals are discovering rewarding opportunities with Enterprise Products by putting their skills to work in exciting new growth areas, developing markets and pursuing innovative solutions for meeting the needs of customers and promote energy security for the country.

We are currently seeking a Pipeline Integrity Engineer (Liquids). The Pipeline Integrity Engineer requires engineering experience including:

Leading pipeline integrity efforts and programs for assigned pipeline systems.

Implementing the written Integrity Management Programs; as well as the standards and procedures to support the IMP for all pipeline assets.

Identifying additional preventive and mitigative measures, determining the re-assessment interval and re-assessment methods through participation in Informational Analysis processes.

Providing Engineering support for Pipeline Integrity Projects including welding calculations, material selections, determination of required hydrostatic test pressures, MOP/MAOP calculations, calculation of set points for pumps, compressors and other pressure control devices to ensure MOP/MAOP is not exceeded, evaluation of defects and recommend appropriate repairs.

Evaluating Integrity Assessment Results to determine need for temporary pressure reductions and the need for repairs and repair method.

Initiating and tracking temporary pressure reductions associated with Pipeline Integrity Activities.

Providing input to new construction pipelines and due diligence to support Pipeline Integrity efforts.

Incorporating newly operated assets into the IMP.

Complete performance measure.

Providing input to annual budget.

Staying current with the pipeline regulations, industry standards, integrity assessment methods, repair methods, etc.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required (preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Metallurgy).
  
• Minimum of 3 years experience in pipeline engineering or equivalent.
  
• Experience in pipeline design, operations, and maintenance, a detailed understanding of pipeline defect evaluations and repair.
  
• Technical knowledge and work experience in pipeline risk management and analysis.
  
• Excellent communications skills and computer skills including use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
• Working knowledge of the various Federal and State pipeline regulations including Integrity Management regulations.
  
• Professional Engineering registration and NACE certification are desired.
  
• Continuous interaction with other departments within the company; including Pipeline Operations, Pipeline Control, and Commercial.
  
• Continuous interaction with vendors. Provide engineering guidance to vendors performing work on the assigned pipeline assets.

Primary Location: USA-Texas-Houston
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Unposting Date
: Ongoing
Organization: Engineering
Job: Engineering
Job Level: Individual Contributor