Pipeline Engineer at Wood PLC in Kermit, Texas

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a pipeline technical resource for other operations, maintenance, construction, engineering, and regulatory personnel.
• Develop and implement new programs and procedures as required.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing (internal and external) and implement operational changes.
• Manage and leverage data to prepare reports for internal and external compliance assurance.
• Facilitate information exchange regarding regulatory, industry, and CPA trends that relate to program objectives and content.
• Facilitate/support external and internal audits, assessments, inspections, or communications assigned by the Pipeline Supervisor.
• Initiate and lead resolution of regulatory, technical, and operating issues.
• Lead and provide project pipeline technical expertise and support for the design and implementation of projects.
• Report on project progress and facilitate flow of information to multi-functional stakeholders (operations, maintenance, engineering, third party connectors, etc.).
• Actively facilitates and ensures proper Management of Change (MOC).
• Reviews and assists with Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSRs), and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA).
• Apply safety and environmental standards and actively ensure compliance by all personnel.
• Manage or assist with managing the OQ program for the assigned areas.
• Perform assigned quality control functions such as work order completion and compliance.
• Actively participate in safety processes and emergency response drills and events.
• Ensure that all work activities are performed according to the established procedures, guidelines, and schedules.
• Manage data and information and prepare reports
• Understand and apply safety and environmental standards and actively ensure compliance by all personnel.
• Perform any other activities as directed by the Pipeline Supervisor or Production Infrastructure Superintendent

• Valid driver's license
• 5+ years of pipeline operations & maintenance experience
• 5+ years program management and/or development experience
• 2+ years' experience working with Federal or State regulations or regulators
• Intermediate PC skills (Word, Excel, SAP, SAP-PM, GIS, etc.)
• Proficient technical writing skills for procedure development
• Experience with DOT regulated pipelines
• Understands project work order management, planning, and scheduling
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 25% on a yearly basis.
• Willing and able to raise and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Willing and able to walk, stand, stoop, sit, climb, and carry material daily on even and uneven terrain.
• Willing and able to work outside in harsh weather conditions.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Associate degree or higher in a technical field
• 10+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry
• 5+ years' experience working with Federal or State regulations or regulators
• 2+ years of technical writing experience
• Advanced PC skills (Word, Excel, SAP, SAP-PM, GIS, etc.)
• Pipeline Related Certifications
• Direct experience with Federal or State regulations or regulators
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills
• Experience with pipeline audits/inspections
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined with the ability to lead a team and work independently across organizational boundaries
• Detail-oriented with commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement
• Ability to set and achieve goals, manage priorities, and complete projects with limited supervision
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments
• Transmits information so it is received and understood in the way it was intended
• Ability to collect accurate and meaningful data and extract trends and useful information to help improve operations.