This position will manage and provide engineering leadership for design of ILI upgrades including scoping, location selection, and design of pigging upgrades to client systems.
Qualified individuals will have a strong technical foundation in ILI and pipeline design, materials selection, management skills, and proven client management capabilities. This individual is expected to build client trust.
Typical responsibilities – Senior ILI Mechanical Engineer:
· Design Launcher and Receiver stations which include launcher/receiver barrels and associated piping
· Design pipeline replacements for make piggable projects
· Design hydrostatic tests for natural gas pipelines and stations to establish the MAOP of the infrastructure.
· Develop pipe and equipment specifications and perform required sizing calculations.
· Prepare or direct the preparation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), piping drawings, isometric fabrication drawings, bill of materials, and general arrangement drawings.
· Prepares or directs the preparation of Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), piping drawings, isometric fabrication drawings, bill of materials, and general arrangement drawings.
· Generate weld procedures for launcher and receiver installation projects from existing lists
· Work with civil team to generate site-improvement plans for launcher/receiver sites
· Work with electrical team to generate grounding plans for launcher/receiver sites
· Design clearances for installation of launcher/receiver fabrications
· Work with fabrication to generate pre-fabricated barrel assemblies
· Plan and coordinate all aspects of project with client
· Understanding of the “Mega Rule” requirements and experience with compliance methods.
· Support efforts for permitting, license acquisition, and land rights associated with the project.
· Assist in preparing Request for Proposal responses as needed.
· Coach and mentor others on engineering principles.
· Perform project management and be able to effectively communicate project management principles to ancillary project managers.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline from an ABET accredited college or university.
· 7+ years of experience in gas pipeline related design.
· 4+ years of experience minimum in ILI Launcher and Receiver Design.
· Experience in managing, planning, executing pipeline/ILI engineering projects from scope development through construction and as-builting.
· Must be detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and able to effectively multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.
· Must have excellent time management and prioritization skills to ensure deadlines are met while providing accurate deliverables.
· Must have demonstrated excellent human relations, influencing, communications and listening skills to deal effectively with all levels of clients, employees and management.
· Extensive technical knowledge of industry codes and standards including ASME/ANSI/API/NFPA/CSA codes (ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, 49 CFR 192, 193 & 195), and NFPA 59A.
· Project Management experience on small to medium projects.
· Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
· Acceptable driving record.