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Position Summary:
Position requires the knowledge of engineering and project management of a wide range of natural gas pipelines, meter & control stations, storage facility, liquid handling, dehydration, and treating facility projects and a high degree of initiative and self-motivation. Excellent engineering, planning, design, analytical, problem solving, decision-making, communications, and project management skills are required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Engineer and manage a wide range of natural gas pipeline, meter & control station, storage facility, liquid handling, dehydration, and treating facility projects. Work closely with various internal and external groups (i.e., Facility Planning, Engineering, Construction, Environmental, Right of Way, Regulatory, Operations, Commercial, Legal, and interconnecting pipeline companies) to execute these projects from conception to completion.
2.Conduct meetings (both in the office and field) with various groups to discuss and obtain design data (i.e., operating and design pressures, maps, flow volumes, gas quality, routes, etc.) and establish roles and responsibilities among the various groups. Evaluate information and make recommendations regarding viability.
3.Assist Facility Planning, Operations, and Commercial Groups on all front-end activities regarding project scoping, estimating, and planning.
4.Provide support, technical recommendations, problem evaluation and coordination for Facility Planning, Operations and Commercial personnel relating to the design, operation, maintenance, modification, enhancement, and construction of pipeline, meter & control station, storage facility, liquid handling, dehydration, and treating facility projects.
5.Prepare material lists and construction sketches/drawings for a wide range of natural gas pipeline, meter & control station, storage facility, liquid handling, dehydration, and treating facility projects. Also, provide oversight to 3rd party engineering companies to prepare and back-check material lists and construction drawings through all drawing phases (i.e., IFR, IFB, IFC, Redline As-Built, and Final Blackline As-Built).
6.Prepare scope of work documents and technical construction specifications, contract documents, project bid line items, evaluate bids, participate in contractor selection, manage inspection staff, and manage all phases of the construction activities through all phases of the project (from bid to ready for service).
7.Capable of managing 3rd party service companies and support groups, as required, to design and construct the above stated pipelines and facilities.
8.Responsible for monitoring, tracking, and reporting the status of all projects relative to cost, progress, problems encountered and solutions, and schedules.
9.Assist Facility Planning in pipeline pressure and flow studies. Knowledge of Gregg, Promax/Hysis Process Modeling software is preferred.
10.Assist and facilitate PHA and PSSR plans and walk downs.
11.Maintain regular, dependable attendance with a prominent level of professionalism and be willing to work outside of normal business hours and to respond to emergency situations at any time of day.
12.Strong communication (verbal & written), interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills to make sound judgements with minimum guidance regarding work prioritization and project execution.
13.Manage multiple assignments with tight deadlines and constantly changing conditions and priorities.
14.Requires a high degree of initiative and self-motivation.
15.Work well with related engineering and construction disiplines.
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:
1.Minimum ten (10) years of experience in engineering design, operation, maintenance, and project management of a wide range of natural gas pipeline, meter & control station, storage facility, liquid handling, dehydration, and treating facility projects.
2.B.S. Degree in Engineering—Chemical, Petroleum, Mechanical, Civil, or Engineering.(A current Professional Engineering License is preferred.)
3.Detailed knowledge of natural gas and liquid industry codes and standards (i.e., 49 CFR 192, 49 CFR 195, Texas RRC Pipeline Safety Rules, ASME & ANSI Codes, API 1104, AGA 14.3, AGA 7, AGA 9, B31.8, B31.3, etc.).
4.Competent with personal computer applications (i.e., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Google Earth Pro, Vision, and other Engineering Related Programs such as: flow and pressure simulation (Promax), velocity, pressure drop, purge and pack, regulators and control valves, relief valves, etc.).
5.Knowledge of material procurement process using SAP & Oracle software systems, material requisitions, as-built documentation, and material reconciliation.
6.Detailed experience in designing and managing a wide range natural gas and liquid projects, which include pipelines (i.e. transmission, gathering, well connects, etc.), meter & control stations (i.e. ultrasonic, orifice, turbine, PD, coriolis, etc.), regulator stations, headers, dehydrator and treating stations, scrubbers, filter separators, liquid handling, pumps, and storage tanks, secondary containments, VRU’s, Stabilizers, hot taps, side valves, mainline valves, blow down valves, pigging facilities (i.e. launchers, receivers, kicker lines, equalizer lines, pig signals, etc.), rest & thrust blocks, instrumentation, transducers, chromatographs, Cathodic Protection Systems, CI Surveys, DCVG Surveys, AC Mitigation, etc.).
7.Providing oversight to complete As-Built Job Books for all projects in a timely manner.
8.Working knowledge of required permits involved in the design and construction of pipelines, meter & control stations, dehydration, treating, and liquid handling/storage facilities. In addition, working knowledge of the process to obtain these permits.
9.20% to 50 % travel to all regions of the Energy Transfer system is required.
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 disciplineand 6-10 years of relevant job related experience
- The Staff Engineer level requires Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 10 years of relevant job related experience
- The Principal Engineer level requires Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 12 years of relevant job related experience with a strong preference for a PE license
- Normal office working conditions and field work
- 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.
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.
Job Summary
Full Time
$108k-131k (estimate)
04/20/2023
05/06/2024
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