Engineer, Reliability

About the role

The Reliability Engineer II supports the analysis, planning, design, construction, alterations, and maintenance of the Company’s mechanical facilities. This position focuses on enterprise analytics associated with the natural gas compression fleet.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data (e.g., customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals) to determine feasibility of design and/or application
• Perform optimizations, troubleshooting, and feasibility studies
• Support the testing and commissioning of various controls, software programs, and Intuitive HMI graphics software
• Communicate with project teams to outline work plan, establish scope, assist with project estimates, and assign responsibilities
• Cook with goals, work plans, responsibilities, and resources with collaborating teams, and monitor work performance in alignment with business objectives
• Communicate effectively and regularly with internal and external business partners
• Verify that work products conform to applicable codes, standards, specifications, laws, regulations, ordinances, and requirements
• Function in lead capacity and, if requested, oversee the work of internal/external resources to ensure that quality and quantity of work are met
• Compose reports, specifications, plans, studies and/or designs as needed
• Suggest ways to improve, align, and maximize engineering processes, procedures, and policies
• Review and approve work of Company staff, other companies, and consultants on assigned projects
• Establish appropriate peer relationships to optimize activities with others throughout the Company
• Aid in developing and implementing technical standards
• Serve as technical leader for company’s enterprise analytics system
• Use analytical software and other tools to report asset metrics (e.g., overall equipment health, availability, parameter trends) and make recommendations to optimize reliability and overall asset
• Support and/or lead efficiency studies utilizing equipment and system modeling
• Participate and/or lead root-cause or failure analysis teams after equipment failure, as needed
• Serve as the subject matter expert for compression and mechanical system engineering issues

Qualifications

• Minimum Technical degree in a relevant engineering discipline (i.e., automation, electrical)
• Valid driver’s license and insurability
• 3+ years of experience in pipeline operations, pipeline maintenance, and/or construction practices relating to pipeline operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead others
• Ability to handle a wide range of interactions with customers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to a nontechnical audience
• Ability to teach area of expertise to others, one-on-one or in small groups
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge 2-cycle, 4-cycle, and turbine engine operations, along with their associated control systems
• Knowledge in auxiliary systems required for the support of natural gas compression fleet
• Experience resolving problems related to reliability of compression fleet
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Skills

• Fundamentals of Engineering certificate
• Experience using OSI Pi or related analytics program
• Knowledge and/or experience with the use of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) in industrial control systems
• Knowledge of industrial engines and compressors
• Knowledge of natural gas transmission regulations (e.g., 49CFR 192, OSHA, etc.), company policies and procedures
• Understanding in industrial engine and compressors machinery analysis techniques

Benefits

• Ability to work and make decisions independently
• Ability to work in varying office environments (e.g., open office, outside)
• Ability to work and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment while remaining positive
• Ability to travel up to 25% on average by car and/or plane