Senior Engineer

About the role

The Sr Engineer will report to the Manager of Engineering as a part of the Technical Operations team and will provide engineering support to the Division Liquid Pipeline Operations. Primary focus includes working closely with Operations to provide day-to-day engineering and technical support, coordination with other company departments, and full project lifecycle execution.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day engineering and technical support to liquid pipeline operations.
• Performs hydraulic calculations and simulations.
• Helps with MOP determination and Surge Studies.
• Helps with Power and DRA budgeting and management.
• Updates P&ID’s.
• Provides operating, alarming, and shutdown set points for liquid pipeline operations.
• Participates in MOC process for engineering review and sign-off.
• Executes full project lifecycle for operations Maintenance Capital and Expense Projects.
• Reviews potential exposures and relocations.
• Supports investigations by providing technical expertise for: Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC’s), Mechanical/Electrical/Control (MEC) failures, Environmental/Health/Safety (EHS) incidents.
• Supports liquid pipeline operations during DOT Inspections.
• Coordinates with Ops/Optimization Engineering Team.
• Coordinates with Systems Planning Team.
• Coordinates with Scheduling and Commercial Teams.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 6–10 years of experience (title conferred based on candidates’ years of relevant experience).
• Must be familiar with all applicable codes and regulations including USDOT CFR 192 and 195, API, ASME, ASNT, OSHA, and NACE.
• Utilize, understand, and adhere to contracts and agreements within scopes of work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); good computer skills; ability to interact well with property owners, municipal, state and federal agencies at all levels.
• Must be a self-starter, have good organizational skills and be able to accept constantly changing priorities.
• Must be a team player and willing to assist outside of own discipline.
• Ability to acquire new job knowledge and skills to perform as well as support the Manager – Engineering in his/her absence.

Preferred qualifications

• Liquid Pipeline Operations or Operations Engineering Experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (State of Texas).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Experience levels

Title conferred will be based on candidates’ years of relevant experience.

• Engineer level: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 3–6 years of relevant job related experience.
• Senior Engineer level: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 6–8 years of relevant job related experience.
• Senior Engineer II level: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 8+ years of relevant job related experience.
• Staff Engineer level: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant job related experience.

Working conditions

• Required to live within 45 minutes of the reporting location.
• Requires a cell phone and is subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency response, extended work hours and/or work weeks.
• Usually normal office working conditions.
• 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.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, extreme temperature conditions, loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions, and some heavy lifting.
• Candidate must have a proven safe driving record and valid driver’s license.
• The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances.
• Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

• Industry leading compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) match with additional profit sharing.
• PTO.
• Abundant career opportunities.