Energy Transfer

Senior Engineer (Ops)

Posted on: 15 Jan 2021

Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Job Descriptions

Summary:

As a Sr. Engineer you will be trained in Energy Transfer Companys Safety, Operation and Maintenance procedures related to plant and pipeline facilities. The incumbent will provide engineering expertise to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of natural gas pipelines and compressor stations. The duties would include:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Provide engineering design and project management for assigned projects in accordance with Company specifications, industry standards and Federal regulations.
* Prepare project cost estimates, scopes of work, and scheduling.
* Provide direction and monitor Company and third-party engineering and CAD design personnel.
* Prepare material requisitions and specifications for the purchase of material for construction projects.
* Perform technical review of vendor material quotations, engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications and procedures.
* Review preliminary drawings for neatness, completeness, and accuracy, and approve the drawings for bid and construction.
* Prepare weekly reports on project activity, track project cost and schedule and reports results to Management.
* Review as-built drawings for compliance with Company specifications, Industry standards, and Federal regulations.
* Assist Field Operations and team personnel with engineering problems, code interpretation and questions.
* Develop Construction Bid packages and write contracts for winning bidder.
* Provides financial oversight, and revises projects to reflect changes in cost forecast exceeding approved tolerances.
* Coordinates with Specialists, Operations (Team, Managers, and Directors), Gas Control, Integrity, Planning, Marketing and customers to reduce or eliminate any outages to customers.
* Maintain a working knowledge of applicable Federal Regulations, Company Engineering Standards and Standard Operating Procedures and other pipeline industry standards and specifications.
* Provide technical support for right of way permitting and acquisition including the preparation and approval of road and railroad crossing permit drawings and the preparation approval of property plats used to acquire the necessary right of way and temporary construction workspace for assigned projects.
* Analyzes outside design drawings for encroachments to Company Facilities. Works to eliminate conflicts and provides initial scope for required relocations of Company facilities.

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

* Qualified candidates should possess a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering and 6 -10 years of experience in gas transmission or a related field.
* Expected to have knowledge of 49 CFR 192, ASME B31.8, API, and AGA. Industry experience in engineering, design and operation of natural gas transmission systems.
* Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Projects.
* Knowledge in vendor sizing and selection programs for control valves, regulators, and relief valves, pipeline flow calculations, road crossing stress calculations, area of reinforcement calculations, and other engineering related programs.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent analytical and organizational skills
* Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in an environment of changing priorities, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
* Must be able to manage time, conflicting and changing priorities, work in a team environment and assist team members as required.
* Deals frequently with a wide range of contacts including technical, operations, risk management, contractors, vendors, attorneys, and various levels of management.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job ~~.~~ - Usually, normal office working conditions.

* Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
* Must be able to travel 20% of the time with an occasional overnight stay.
* Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
* Must reside within 45 minutes of the reporting work location.
* Must have valid drivers license and safe driving record.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet

DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The above statements, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Energy Transfer

Dallas, TX

Energy Transfer LP provides energy-related services in the United States and China. The company owns and operates approximately 9,400 miles of natural gas transportation pipelines and three natural gas storage facilities in Texas; and approximately 12,200 miles of interstate natural gas pipelines. It sells natural gas to electric utilities, independent power plants, local distribution companies, industrial end-users, and other marketing companies. The company owns and operates natural gas gathering and natural gas liquid (NGL) pipelines, processing plants, treating facilities, and conditioning facilities in Texas, New Mexico, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Louisiana; natural gas gathering, oil pipeline, and oil stabilization facilities in South Texas; a natural gas gathering system in Ohio; and transportation and supply of water to natural gas producers in Pennsylvania.

It also owns approximately 4,769 miles of NGL pipelines; NGL and propane fractionation facilities; NGL storage facilities with working storage capacity of approximately 45 million barrels (Bbls); and other NGL storage assets and terminals with an aggregate storage capacity of approximately 11 million Bbls. The company also sells gasoline, middle distillates, and motor fuel at retail, as well as crude oil, NGLs, and refined products; operates convenience stores; and distributes motor fuels and other petroleum products.

It provides natural gas compression services; carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide removal, natural gas cooling, dehydration, and British thermal unit management services; and manages coal and natural resources properties, as well as sells standing timber, leases coal-related infrastructure facilities, collects oil and gas royalties, and generates a total of 75 megawatts electrical power. The company was formerly known as Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. and changed its name to Energy Transfer LP in October 2018. Energy Transfer LP was founded in 2002 and is based in Dallas, Texas.

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