Job DescriptionKey Role DescriptionThe Pipeline Engineer works to improve pipeline and facility asset integrity. Provides daily support to company operations and maintenance departments for troubleshooting and repair. Is responsible for ensuring preventative maintenance planning and asset inspection program is optimized to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements as well as reliability improvement. Reviews all proposed construction on the pipeline Right-of-Way and corresponds with property owners. Develops and champions projects to ensure compliance and optimize reliability. Works with MIPC Project Engineer to ensure project progress, deliverables, and company processes. Supports pipeline GIS system and integrity program. Serves as a liaison for integration with refinery support departments.
Role Specific CompetenciesTechnical Knowledge - demonstrates the specific skills necessary for the assignments, understands the background and points of leverage to be effective in the role.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, company policy and required integrity inspections and follows/contributes to pipeline industry best practices
- Sets the example for safety excellence including element owner in MIPC's Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS), risk management, follow-up and closure of action items, leveraging learnings across the organization.
- Assumes budgeting stewardship of OpEx/CapEx as well as interfacing with marketing and general project management oversight.
- Assists with design basis and assist with the project planning, scheduling, and manpower estimates; Prepares cost estimates including material, equipment, and labor costs.
- Reviews and approves specifications and drawings for construction, utilizing engineering practices, standards, codes and procedures.
- Prepares bid documents for material, equipment, and construction.
- Prepares material and equipment requisitions and review vendor drawings and bids to determine compliance with specifications.
- Consults with construction personnel, concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities.
- Interfaces with the client's technical personnel on specific project design items or tasks
- Responsible for all equipment design documentation and manages reliability engineering efforts at the Pipeline.
- Provide technical support and observation services during design and construction.
- Responds to all Design One Calls submitted to MIPC.
- Interacts frequently with MIPC Operation, Maintenance & Tech/Regulatory Leads, with key technical and industry trade associations to establish best practices and ensure the facilities are in compliance with all applicable regulations, including participation in trade committees and/or teams.
- May function with responsibility for monitoring work activities of a project team and ensuring that all project work is performed in accordance with Company procedures.
- Provides recommendations for system operational improvements through submission of capital and expense projects as part of the annual budgeting process and performs budget re-forecasting as appropriate. Maintains long-term capital budget.
- Participates in ALL Emergency Response activities, is IC-300 trained (or able to acquire said training w/ MIPC), participates in IC responses and exercises and capable of acting as Planning Section Chief during an incident 24/7/365, or other roles as/where needed.
- Leads and promotes a safety culture by ensuring emergency and safety procedures, policies, documentation procedures and equipment operating parameters are within all applicable regulations (DOT and PSMS).
Knowledge of Work Areas and Responsibilities - demonstrates a clear understanding of role and responsibilities within specific area, flexible and agile in adapting to changes or exploring opportunities and challenges.
Communications - Verbal and Written - includes written and verbal communications, delivers presentations and has good listening skills.
Problem Solving and Conflict Leadership - strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations, and helps individuals to resolve conflicts.
Delivering Results - Sense of Urgency - defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement, meets deadlines and provides timely status updates and follow-through.
Teamwork/Cooperation - accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members and is respectful of others.
Initiative - takes action, seeks new opportunities, and strives to see projects to completion.
Work Reliability/Quality - strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, and seeks opportunities to improve product/services.
Integrity and Trust - honest, accountable, upholds ethics standards and maintains confidentiality.
Experience and SkillsMinimum Qualifications:- Minimum of 5 years' pipeline experience in a high-risk industry.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent project and/or engineering work experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products; prior experience with Maximo & GIS System preferred.
- Demonstration of successful completion (schedule/cost) of small and/or mid-cap projects
- Demonstrated proficiency in all of Role Specific Competencies.
