Pipeline Compliance and Integrity Specialist

Job Description

Pipeline Compliance and Integrity Specialist

Position Summary
 The Pipeline Integrity Coordinator is responsible for the integrity, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of all DCOR offshore and onshore pipeline systems and associated facilities. The role provides planning, coordination, execution, technical direction, and project management support to ensure pipeline systems are safe, reliable, and compliant with all applicable regulations.

This position prefers a graduate or postgraduate degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience and/or registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of California is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management, and Technical Oversight

• Provide project management and technical support for pipeline system maintenance and inspection programs. 
• Provide program oversight for smart pig (ILI) and hydrostatic testing projects
• Provide program direction and oversight for DCOR's maintenance pigging program including pig selection and purchasing, evaluation of pigging reports, and troubleshooting operational issues.
• Validate pipeline mapping and drawing records.
• Perform routine field surveillance and provide day-to-day operational support.
• Maintain all required Operator Qualification (OQ) certifications.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party contractors performing work at DCOR pipeline facilities.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and manage cost control for assigned projects and engineering studies.

Regulatory Compliance and Integrity Management

• Have a solid, working knowledge of PHMSA pipeline safety regulations under 49 CFR Parts 191, 192, and 195.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, permits, and standards, including but not limited to:
  • Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE)
  • U.S. Department of Transportation / PHMSA
  • California Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM)
  • California State Lands Commission (CSLC)
  • Applicable county and city ordinances
• Ensure adherence to all DCOR policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Develop, maintain, and update pipeline compliance programs and associated manuals in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195, including:
  • Pipeline Operations and Maintenance (O&M) 
  • Integrity Management Program (IMP)
  • Public Awareness (PA) Program
  • Operator Qualification (OQ) Program
  • Pipeline-Specific Operator and Maintenance Plans (PSOMs)
  • Control Room Management (CRM) 
• Maintain regulatory filing logs and documentation to ensure all inspection, reporting, and compliance obligations are met, including OSFM, PHMSA, and BSEE/TIMS electronic submissions.

Inspections, Training, and Emergency Response

• Utilize DCOR’s CMMS (Ultimo) to track and manage all pipeline-related preventive maintenance activities.
• Coordinate, support, and review third-party inspections and integrity assessments, including ILI, PSV, corrosion, and other integrity-related surveys.
• Assist the Training Administrator in tracking DOT Operator Qualification (OQ) requirements for employees and contractors performing covered tasks.
• Support Dig Alert management activities to ensure compliance with 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195.
• Participate in the Company’s rotating emergency on-call program.

Reporting and Leadership

• Provide regular written and verbal reports to management regarding project status, pipeline integrity activities, regulatory compliance, and operational issues.
• Provide technical recommendations and engineering judgment to management on matters that may impact company assets, safety, or regulatory standing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Pipelines and the Vice President of Pipelines and Strategic Operations, or their designated representatives. 
• Attend periodic technical and/or compliance training programs. Examples include annual OSFM training, PPIM, etc. 

Authority and Representation

The Pipeline Integrity Coordinator is authorized to make decisions within their assigned scope of responsibility and to represent DCOR in communications with regulatory agencies, contractors, and external stakeholders as required.