Manager of Integrity Services (Pipeline)

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE BWP) is a midstream master limited partnership that provides transportation, storage, gathering and processing of natural gas and liquids for its customers. The company operates 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets across 13 states, delivering reliable natural gas for power generation, home heating and petrochemical feedstocks while emphasizing environmental stewardship, safety and community support.

About the Role

The Manager of Integrity Services, based in Houston, Texas, leads multiple supervisory functions within the Asset Integrity organization. This role provides technical, engineering and regulatory‑adherence support to ensure the safe, reliable and compliant operation of Boardwalk Pipelines’ assets. Responsibilities include oversight of Pipeline Safety, Materials & Welding, Engineering Records and GIS teams, as well as leadership of pressure‑testing programs, MAOP/MOP confirmation, in‑line inspection (ILI) anomaly assessments, repair method selection, Engineering Critical Assessments (ECAs), Approved Manufacturers List (AML) support and regulatory engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and functional oversight to supervisors responsible for Pipeline Safety, Materials & Welding, Engineering Records and GIS.
• Lead and review pressure‑testing calculations and programs in accordance with 49 CFR Part 192 Subpart J and 49 CFR Part 195 Subpart E.
• Oversee MAOP (192) and MOP (195) confirmation activities, ensuring traceable, verifiable and complete (TVC) documentation.
• Develop, review and provide technical oversight of Engineering Critical Assessments (ECAs) supporting MAOP reconfirmation, special permits, uprates, repairs and other integrity‑related decisions.
• Provide technical support for the Approved Manufacturers List (AML), evaluating materials, manufacturing processes, quality documentation and fitness‑for‑service considerations.
• Oversee ILI anomaly assessments, including evaluation methodologies, remaining strength calculations, repair prioritization and repair method selection.
• Conduct and review uprate studies, odorization evaluations and over‑pressure protection (OPP) assessments to support regulatory adherence.
• Oversee pipeline anomaly and failure investigations, ensuring root‑cause analyses (RCAs) are performed per 49 CFR 192.617 and internal procedures.
• Audit integrity‑related engineering and technical documentation for accuracy and alignment with applicable pipeline safety requirements.
• Serve as a key technical representative during PHMSA and State agency audits, inspections and regulatory engagements.
• Provide integrity engineering and regulatory‑adherence support during brownfield and greenfield project development, including participation in design reviews and integrity‑related studies.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Strong working knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 191, 192 and 195, with demonstrated experience supporting regulatory adherence within pipeline integrity, safety or engineering functions.
• Experience leading or overseeing engineering evaluations related to pipeline integrity, including pressure testing, MAOP/MOP confirmation, uprates, over‑pressure protection and repair method selection.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing or providing technical oversight of Engineering Critical Assessments (ECAs) supporting integrity decisions, special permits or regulatory justifications.
• Working knowledge of ILI technologies and anomaly assessment methodologies, including remaining strength evaluations and repair prioritization.
• Experience supporting materials and welding governance, including review of welding procedures, qualification records, materials traceability and technical evaluation of manufacturers or materials.
• Experience providing technical support to an Approved Manufacturers List (AML) or equivalent materials qualification process.
• Ability to support or lead pipeline anomaly and failure investigations, coordinating root‑cause analyses in accordance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.
• Proven collaboration across Project Execution (Engineering), Operations, Compliance, GIS and Supply Chain organizations to support asset integrity and regulatory adherence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document technical evaluations, engineering justifications and integrity‑related findings.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with technical documentation, data quality and audit readiness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel up to 15 % for field investigations, audits, project reviews or regulatory engagements.
• 8 + years of experience in pipeline integrity, pipeline safety or engineering roles within the natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline industry.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or demonstrated senior‑level integrity engineering experience in lieu of licensure.
• Advanced experience with ECAs supporting MAOP reconfirmation, special permits, uprates, repair decisions or fitness‑for‑service evaluations.
• Education or professional background in metallurgy, materials science, welding engineering or mechanical integrity.
• Strong working knowledge of API, ASME and industry integrity standards, including API STD 1163 (ILI validation), API RP 1173 (Pipeline Safety Management Systems), ASME B31.8 / B31.8S, API 5L and related materials standards.
• Experience supporting PHMSA inspections, audits, incident investigations or enforcement actions, including preparation of technical responses and supporting documentation.
• Familiarity with PHMSA Mega Rule requirements, such as MAOP reconfirmation, TVC documentation, ECA expectations and material verification.
• Experience overseeing welding procedures, welder qualifications and construction integrity programs.
• Experience working with GIS‑based asset data, aligning spatial data with integrity and regulatory needs, and supporting regulatory reporting.
• Working knowledge of pipeline risk assessment methodologies and integrity management principles.
• Experience supporting or participating in brownfield modifications and greenfield pipeline projects, including design reviews and pre‑commissioning integrity evaluations.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring supervisors or multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Prior experience in both natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems.

Required Education

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).

Additional Information

• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug‑free workplace and will require pre‑employment drug and substance‑abuse testing.
• Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability.