Specialist, Product Stream Quality

Primary Location

USA-Texas-Houston

The Purpose of the Program

The Product Stream Quality Management (PSQM) program aims to identify product stream conditions that could be corrosive and impact the integrity of Enterprise pipeline systems. It alerts Operations and Corrosion Prevention Management of disruptions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy a product stream quality monitoring program, including monitoring methods, frequency, and data management.
• Assist Operations & Maintenance, Measurement, and Corrosion Prevention groups in identifying and analyzing product stream conditions affecting pipeline systems.
• Integrate new assets into the PSQM Program.
• Conduct full system reviews for new assets, including critical pipeline system characteristics and historical operating information.
• Prepare system maps for system reviews.
• Utilize Program and industry processes and procedures to:
• Identify product quality deviations.
• Determine the existence of corrosive constituents.
• Establish appropriate flow characteristics/conditions for preventing internal corrosion.
• Establish maximum tolerable contaminant levels.
• Diagnose abnormal conditions producing internal corrosion.
• Provide technical support and recommendations to Corrosion Prevention Management team members.
• Work with third-party chemical providers to evaluate product performance, chemical injection rates, corrosion coupon results, bacteria analysis, and other relevant information.
• Establish and communicate unannounced spot tests.
• Prepare and present monthly results reports, including Excursion Reports, Spot Tests, and Upset Reports, to inform applicable parties of potential corrosive environments.
• Maintain databases to record corrosive contaminant discoveries and mitigation actions.
• Access and review current commercial contracts with producers/shippers, focusing on product quality standards and corrective action initiatives.
• Periodically review program documents for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A minimum Associate degree in science or technical discipline with 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer database analysis, with the ability to quickly learn new applications.
• NACE certification preferred.
• Experience in corrosion control/internal corrosion preferred.
• Experience in pipeline operations preferred.
• Working knowledge of various Federal and State Pipeline regulations plus.