Senior Pipeline Integrity Engineer

The Opportunity

Our Pipeline Integrity Field Services team in Houston, TX is looking for a motivated Pipeline Integrity Engineer to support our assessment and repairs group.

We are seeking an accomplished Pipeline Integrity Engineer with demonstrable expertise in pipeline integrity management, US regulatory environment, and a strong engineering background. This individual has the proven skills, competencies and capacity to help guide the group into developing innovative, efficient and effective solutions using prudent engineering practices and to provide leadership and mentoring.

For qualified applicants, other locations such as Calgary, AB or locations with TC offices may be considered.

What you'll do

• Support and drive a strong safety culture in line with corporate and department initiatives.

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring for pipeline integrity engineers.

• Collaborate with stakeholders, both within and outside the group to review and develop procedures and processes, evaluate and approve the use of new technologies, and support continuous improvement.

• Coordinate and lead projects and initiatives of significant size and complexity with focus on interactive threat assessment and management.

• Engage with industry groups (PRCI, API, INGAA etc.) and initiatives to help advance industry knowledge as well as improve company practices by leveraging developments in science and technology.

• Provide expertise in technical areas such as Pipeline Assessment, Equipment Maintenance, Inspection and repair decisions, Failure Investigation, Risk Management, Pipe Design, Pipeline Construction, and Pipeline Operations and Maintenance.

• Engage with stakeholders, both internal and external to help define the challenges and develop the path forward to implement pragmatic solutions.

• Perform Engineering Assessments for increasing pipeline pressures, Operational changes, assessing pipeline reliability and for developing strategies to mitigate threats to pipeline integrity.

• Develop and foster ongoing relationships with internal and external contacts (e.g. peers, directors, executives, government agencies, landowners, peers at competitor companies, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ Years' of relevant and progressive experience

• A degree in relevant engineering major from an accredited university or degree in related major with commensurate relevant industry experience

• If based in Calgary, must be registered with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of applicable industry codes and standards (CFR 192, ASME B31.8, ASME B31.8S, CSA Z662, Various PHMSA Advisories, Relevant API standards etc.)

• Exposure to and understanding of industry research and technology.

• Broad expertise in pipeline integrity functions and understanding of pipeline operations.

• Good working knowledge of pipe inspection and repair technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• PE certification is preferred.

• A graduate degree or commensurate experience is highly desirable.

• Experience with data-driven decision processes and data analytics is a plus.

This position requires candidates to:

• Demonstrate ability to succeed in a changing environment with sound decision making, judgment and independent action and in line with regulations, company policies and procedures, company values and business objectives and targets.

• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills with a pro-active approach to problem identification and resolution

• Proven team player with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships

• Proven interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to initiate change and help others adapt to a continuously changing environment

• Demonstrated ability to create and sustain critical partnerships

• Ability to work independently

• Have current, valid authorization to travel internationally (including but not limited to Canada, US and Mexico)

• Successfully complete pre-employment medical screening including drug and alcohol testing

• Have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide a driver's abstract (record) for review

• Travel to other company locations for temporary assignments, meetings or training (estimated up to 20% of work schedule)

• Be part of an on-call rotation and provide emergency support as required

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid