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Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more. 

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO, and abundant career opportunities.  

Come join our award-winning 11,000-strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary:

The Pipeline Integrity Engineer reports to the Manager of Pipeline Integrity (West). This position involves diverse involvement in various aspects of the company’s business related to pipeline integrity, defect evaluations, and operations. This position will also provide Subject Matter Expertise for Integrity Engineering Services. This position requires periodic travel to field locations, training, and company meetings. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs project management duties for inline inspection projects and other projects as assigned.
Works with ILI service providers, including coordinating ILI bid packages, selection, evaluation, and award.
Develops and maintains inline inspection and integrity testing schedules.
Submits proposed projects to support the execution of IMP, ensuring compliance with all federal and state pipeline safety regulations.
Analyzes ILI data with communication and coordination of pipeline repair activities in response to ILI anomalies.
Management of Integrity Management Plan requirements for HCA areas. Performs threat and risk analysis.
Advises engineering and construction groups to facilitate long-term operation, maintenance, and assessment of newly installed or retrofitted facilities.
Documents IMP-related decisions, philosophies, and results.
Provides Engineering support for Pipeline Integrity Projects, including material selection, determination of required hydrostatic test pressures, MOP/MAOP calculation, burst calculations, evaluation of defects, and recommended appropriate repairs.
Interacts with other integrity engineers, the corrosion group, operations, liquid and gas control, and GIS group on a regular basis for efficient implementation of the pipeline integrity plan.  
Identifies additional preventive and mitigative measures, determining the re-assessment interval and re-assessment methods through participation in Informational Analysis processes.
Stays current with the pipeline regulations, industry standards, integrity assessment methods, repair methods, etc.
Completes performance measure.
Provides input to the annual budget.
Must be able to operate Microsoft Office applications and other personal computer-based applications for gathering, integrating, analyzing, and reporting pipeline integrity-related data.

Requirements:

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:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering plus 3-6 years of integrity project management experience. 
Experience desirable in pipeline operations, pipeline design, pipeline repair, and pipeline integrity issues such as corrosion control, pipeline assessment and fitness for service evaluation, risk management, DOT Code requirements, and compliance.
Must have an understanding of all applicable codes and regulations such as 49CFR Part 195, ASME B31.8, ASME B31.8S, 49CFR Part 192, Texas Administrative Code Rule 8.101.
Requires excellent oral and written communication skills and a highly developed ability with PCs and office computer software, including experience with excel formatting and formulas and mathematical formulas.
Must be a self-starter and self-motivator and have the ability to perform effectively with minimal supervision. 

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

The Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job-related experience
The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 6-10 years of relevant job-related experience
The Staff Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 10+ years of relevant job-related experience
The Principal  Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant job-related experience with a strong preference for a PE license

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Normal office working conditions and fieldwork
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
Occasional overnight travel may be required.
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 will occur.