Pipeline Safety Engineer I/II/Sr

Pipeline Safety Engineer I/II/Sr

Omaha, NE, United States

Job Description

?This position serves as a company representative in Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration inspections of facilities, procedures, and records, and responds to resolve any enforcement actions. This position takes a lead role in pipeline safety programs including the development, maintenance and operation of the facility integrity management program, LNG integrity management program operating procedures and engineering standards. This position provides guidance and recommendations to engineering, field teams, gas control and management to assure compliance with federal pipeline safety regulations, and to ensure that the pipeline is operated in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

?Acts as a liaison between operations and pipeline safety agencies to provide information, answer questions, and facilitate issue resolution. Coordinates and participates in Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration inspections scheduled by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Coordinates or conducts internal pipeline safety audits (travel to company locations for audits and other activities requires up to 25 percent of time). Provides technical input on pipeline safety regulations to engineering, field operations, gas control, and other departments by interpreting rules, codes, and standards. Approves written procedures for strength tests, determines and documents maximum allowable operating pressures (MAOP). Conducts population proximity and location analysis to determine class location and high consequence areas. Completes class location studies to determine appropriate action related to location changes. Provides specific training related to pipeline safety compliance. Coaches and mentor employees on technical development, assignments, and projects. Participates on the company emergency response management team during any pipeline emergency. Reviews and reports incidents and safety related conditions to the Department of Transportation. Completes annual reporting to the Department of Transportation. Provides pipeline safety expertise as needed and participates in the development and revision of programs, systems, company operating procedures and/or engineering standards to ensure compliance with federal pipeline safety regulations and the safe operation of the pipeline. Reviews and assesses the impact of Department of Transportation-issued regulations, advisory bulletins and proposed regulations, and coordinates responses from appropriate personnel. Reviews integrity assessments of high consequence areas, moderate consequence areas, Class 3 locations, and integrity concerns through in-line inspection or pressure tests. Classifies all anomalies, determines pipeline repairs and schedule, and establishes reassessment intervals and appropriate preventive and mitigative measures. Supports aspects of the integrity management program, including high consequence area identification, threat assessment, risk assessment, preventive and mitigative measures, performance measurement, quality assurance, and reporting. Stays abreast of scientific, technical, and regulatory developments with integrity management, provides technical input and helps coordinate the development, implementation, planning, and ongoing maintenance associated with the integrity management program. Researches, evaluates, and/or identifies new and alternative technologies to promote safe, reliable, and efficient pipeline operations. Stays current with industry developments, reviews, and/or conducts research for industry-sponsored standards or codes development committees. Evaluates and/or develops proposals to ensure/enhance pipeline integrity. Performs any additional responsibilities as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

?A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Five years of successful industry experience as a practicing engineer and must be a licensed PE. If no PE license, then must have eight or more years as a practicing engineer. Pipeline operations technical certification (e.g. NACE, etc.) preferred. Knowledge of engineering principles and practices for analysis (pipeline/compression, corrosion control and LNG theory). Ability to prepare clear, concise, and complete written reports. Broad knowledge of company functions (regulatory, financial, marketing, operations, gas control, etc.) Working knowledge of natural gas transportation pipeline safety regulations contained in 49 CFR parts 190, 191, 192, 193 and 199 and some knowledge of environmental protection, personnel safety Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulations. Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with ability to recognize, analyze and recommend alternative solutions to problems and issues. Proficient computer skills with various software applications (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint preferred) and aptitude necessary to operate software related to work requirements. Effective oral and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of Northern Natural Gas. The management team of Northern Natural Gas reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.

About Us

BHE Pipeline Group consists of Berkshire Hathaway Energy’s interstate natural gas pipeline companies, BHE GT&S, Kern River Gas Transmission Company and Northern Natural Gas Company. Combined, BHE Pipeline Group operates approximately 21,200 miles of pipeline with a design capacity of approximately 21.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day, owns assets in 27 states and transported approximately 15% of the total natural gas consumed in the U.S. during 2022. BHE Pipeline Group also operates 22 natural gas storage facilities with a total working gas capacity of 515.6 billion cubic feet and a liquefied natural gas export, import and storage facility.

About the Team

At Northern Natural Gas, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. Northern Natural Gas is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10001114
• Job Category Pipeline Operations
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1111 South 103rd St, Omaha, NE, 68124, US
• Salary Range $76,200 - $118,400
• Business Northern Natural Gas Company