Location: United States
Department: Documentation
Position Summary
The Pipeline Integrity Engineer will review and analyze in-line inspection data. This will include activities such as:
- Learn company/client-specific tools and processes to analyze in-line inspection reports
- Identify anomalies that are required to be evaluated per Federal Code and Company criteria
- Identify anomalies that are recommended for evaluation and repair for tool verification
- Create unity plots of ILI vs field collected data or multiple ILI data sets
- Recommend appropriate repair for excavated anomalies
- Review dig reports for correctness and completeness
The Pipeline Integrity Engineer will perform a variety of functions in support of the Integrity Management Program. Sample work activities may include:
- Develop and maintain integrity management programs
- Create and update client’s integrity management plan document
- Facilitate data transfer with pipeline operators to perform risk analysis and HCA identification
- Calculate hazard buffers for various product types: gas, HVL,
non -HVl - Recommend assessment methods that match pipeline threats
- Perform analyses for EFRD valve adequacy and placement
- Maintain assessment schedules
- Plan and execute assessment activities (ILI, pressure test, and/or DA) in accordance with the IM Plan
The Pipeline Integrity Engineer will perform a variety of functions in support of pipeline pressure test validation. Sample work activities may include:
- Provide onsite pressure test assistance through observation, data collection and input to a pressure test validation application, TestOp
- Develop or update existing pressure test standards and pipeline-specific test plans
- Conduct testing of TestOp before new updates are posted to production site
- Conduct training for new TestOp users
Qualified candidates will have three or more years of experience performing pipeline integrity work as described above and have a bachelor’s of science degree in an engineering or technical field from an accredited university. Qualified candidates can send a copy of their resume, cover letter and professional references to hr@rcp.com with subject line “Pipeline Integrity Engineer – insert last name”.