Pipeline Specialist II

Kermit, Texas, United States

Job Reference 1250847

Location Kermit, Texas, United States

Industry Oil & Gas - Onshore Oil

Function Engineering & Design

Job Type Contract

Date Added November 6, 2024

Airswift has been tasked by one of our clients to seek a Pipeline Engineer or Specialist to join their team in Kermit, TX for an initial 6-month contract, likely to be extended!
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
Requirements:
  • 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).
Preferred:
  • 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.

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