<p>Primary purpose:</p> <p>Responsible for maintaining Transmission Pipeline and Facility integrity and safety as well as complying with federally mandated regulations. This will primarily be accomplished through execution and development of Tallgrass Integrity Management Programs (IMP's) within the Asset Integrity Engineering Team. The position includes working closely with Operations, Engineering and other Stakeholders in developing, implementing and managing various aspects of the IMP.</p> <p>Position may be filled as Engineer I, II, or III pending candidate experience.</p> <p>Essential duties and responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Execute Tallgrass assessment and repair program </li><li>Review ILI and other inspection data and develop action plans, inspection documents, and closure reports </li><li>Work closely with Field Engineering to ensure assessments are completed on time and meet compliance needs </li><li>Evaluate defects, perform fitness-for -service calculations, and develop remediation plans </li><li>Perform data integration for integrity assessments </li><li>Develop, improve, and maintain integrity related procedures and SOPs </li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining a prioritized schedule of pipeline and facility assessments to ensure and maintain pipeline integrity </li><li>Interface with other department stakeholders and SMEs to communicate and receive feedback on integrity analysis results and options </li><li>Participate in internal and PHMSA / DOT regulatory audits and implement resulting action items </li><li>Respond to field inquiries related to Asset Integrity </li><li>Identify opportunities to complete integrity work in tandem with other company work to minimize cost and disruption to service </li><li>Take ownership and drive resolution, technical recommendations, procedure creation/modification in addition to support and guidance for any complex asset integrity issues </li><li>Troubleshoot and address integrity issues related to execution of the IMP </li><li>Ensure IMP Compliance and proper documentation to meet 49 CFR 192 Subpart O, 49 CFR 195.452, and any future rule making </li><li>Revise or create procedures and/or documentation necessary to bolster safe operation of the pipeline </li><li>Review and improve IMP and MAOP Procedures annually to improve program effectiveness </li><li>Work collaboratively with related departments to manage and develop general data collection and data integration procedures and best practices </li><li>Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism </li><li>Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully </li><li>Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance </li><li>Will work non-traditional hours as needed </li><li>Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public </li><li>Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Minimum requirements:</p> <p>Education:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering or a related discipline </li><li>An acceptable substitute for a degree is five (5) years direct work experience in Risk Engineering, Pipeline Integrity, DOT Compliance or related tasks </li></ul> <p>Experience/Specific Knowledge:</p> <ul> <li>A working knowledge of PHMSA Pipeline IMP Regulations (Title 49 CFR Parts 192 Subpart O or 195.452) </li><li>Familiarity with PHMSA Mega Rule Phase I and II </li><li>Familiarity with inline inspection and other integrity assessment methods </li><li>Fundamental knowledge of pipeline integrity threats and their associated mechanisms </li><li>Experience with pipeline defect assessment and repair methods </li><li>Knowledge and experience in operation of pipeline, measurement, pump stations, compressor stations, storage tanks, and all related equipment </li><li>Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook </li></ul> <p>Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:</p> <ul> <li>Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel) </li></ul> <p>Competencies, Skills & Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in basic engineering skills and practices </li><li>Strong analytical and problem solving skills paired with the ability to develop creative and efficient solutions </li><li>Working knowledge of project management methods and practices </li><li>Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job </li><li>Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules </li><li>Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines </li><li>Ability to organize and prioritize daily work </li><li>Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands:</p> <p>All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <ul> <li>Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; ability to lift a up to 25 pounds </li><li>Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <ul> <li>Occasional overnight travel may be required </li><li>Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours </li><li>The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed </li><li>Required to clear random drug screening </li></ul> <p>Supervisory Responsibility:</p> <ul> <li>None </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:</p> <p>Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:</p> <ul> <li>Significant experience with inline inspection assessments </li><li>Significant experience in developing and implementing Integrity Management Plans for oil and gas pipelines </li><li>Significant experience with Pipeline Safety Regulations (49 CFR 192 Subpart O, 49 CFR 195.452 and associated federal code), ASME B31.8S and B31.4, API 2611, 653, 650 and 12F, PRCI Repair manual </li><li>Experience with pipeline repair </li><li>Experience with ArcGIS and other ESRI mapping and analysis software </li><li>Strong working knowledge of gas and hazardous liquids operations </li><li>Significant experience participating in regulatory audits and responding to audit findings </li><li>Knowledge of Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) or similar </li><li>Demonstrated agility and expertise when leading initiatives </li></ul> <p>Compensation:</p> <ul> <li>The annual salary for this position will be $80,000 - $125,000/yr. </li></ul> <p>Other responsibilities:</p> <p>The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.</p>