Senior Leak Detection Engineer
| Company | Plains All American Pipeline |
|---|---|
| Location | Houston, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (materials, chemical, or mechanical)
- 5+ years’ related experience
- Knowledge of Canadian pipeline regulations and industry standards (CSA Z662)
- Knowledge of DOT/PHMSA regulations and standards
- Experience with pipeline leak detection systems and programs
- Proficient in advanced computer programs (SimSuite PIM strongly preferred)
- Programming experience (SQL, scripting languages, VBA)
- Familiarity with data analysis techniques, statistics, PLCs, and SCADA systems
- Flexible and able to adapt to changing work priorities while managing multiple projects with short turnaround times, including unplanned overtime
- Ability to work a rotational on-call shift for after-hours leak detection alerts
- Skilled in cross-functional collaboration to identify solutions while considering other work groups’ priorities
- Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to lead system implementations across a broad organization
- Able to travel internationally (up to 15% to Olds, Alberta, and up to 5% to Midland, Texas)
- Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
- Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract
Responsibilities
- Configure, implement and maintain simulated models for leak detection systems
- Monitor and tune leak detection systems
- Assess leak detection system performance, including false alarms, with Operations Control
- Understand and interpret pipeline systems to establish leak detection requirements
- Collaborate with Operations Control and Pipeline Integrity to determine critical assets and prioritization
- Provide rotational 24×7 on-call technical service to the Control Center for leak detection support as needed
- Review field equipment and operations and provide recommendations to improve leak detection capabilities
- Prepare cost estimates, budgets and supplies as well as oversight of changes
- Evaluate leak detection and simulation technologies, staying current on industry trends and regulations
- Develop technologies to improve leak detection performance
- Provide training for Controllers and Operators
- Execute additional projects as required and provide mentorship to junior engineers
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.