What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr Engineer position at Energy Transfer Family of Partnerships Careers?
Summary:
The position reports to Manager of Engineering Liquid Technical Operations and is the primary point of contact for the West Texas Field Operations. This position is responsible for technical services, commissioning support, maintenance and project management for the region. This field engineering position is based at 6501 County Rd. 1110; Midland Texas.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Day to day operational support for field operations and Operations Control Center. Interaction from pipeline or pump performance, drag reduction agent management, operational set point determination/change, pipeline encroachments, replacement equipment specifications and regulatory audit support.
- Specify, maintain, troubleshoot and repair operating equipment utilized in pipeline and pipeline related facilities including various types of motors, valves, storage tanks, vapor recovery systems, loading racks, additive injection systems, measurement facilities and other devices.
- Perform root cause analysis to identify solutions to eliminate chronic equipment problems.
- Works with maintenance and operations personnel on new equipment and procedures as required.
- Perform hydrotest calculations utilizing Company’s Test-op program.
- Organize, schedule and prioritize departmental and individual work to meet various schedules and objectives, reprioritize on short notice.
- Provide project engineering and management for small capital projects. This includes estimating and submitting project for approval and management of the project through start-up and project closure.
- Direct engineering support services through the application of engineering expertise, problem solving, and good working knowledge of related engineering and daily operating requirements.
- Prepare and review design and construction scopes of work as well as material specifications for small maintenance and capital projects including tanks, pumps, motors valves and facility piping and pipeline encroachments.
- Approve technical bid evaluations and requisitions prepared by engineering procurement and construction contractors.
- During project execution, ensure coordination with key stakeholders including Operations, Scheduling, Control Center, Right-of-Way, and contractors.
- Communicate and coordinate directly with Operations, assuring all project work is performed in a timely manner, with minimal disruption to product movements.
- Coordinate with contractors for maintenance and construction projects by field interface and general supervision of work progress.
- Assure all safety procedures and policies are communicated and enforced with contractors.
- Control project costs by providing budget projections and maintaining a constant awareness of projects status in relation to approved budget.
- Assists in developing site annual budget for Operation & Maintenance and capital projects.
- Actively participates in West Texas’ operating area regarding Health, Environmental, Safety programs and security to assure a safe and environmentally sound workplace.
- Assure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and operating permits. Regulations (CFR 195 and/or 192) and other applicable standards and specifications.
- This position may be required to participate in all aspects of emergency response as directed.
- Understand and implement all company job related processes, procedures, guidelines and best practices.
Required Education
- BS Engineering degree (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Petroleum, Industrial)
Required Experience
- 6 - 10 years of engineering experience, related to the pipeline industry.
- Must be a highly motivated and customer-oriented team player possessing eagerness to learn outside of his / her own discipline.
- Strong problem-solving skills, including logical thought processes, with ability to resolve varying complexity of issues. Must be self-motivated with the ability to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, meet multiple deadlines and work with minimal direct supervision.
- Experience reading and interpreting various disciplined engineering drawings, governmental regulations, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, various reports and correspondence
- Proficient in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Travel required (~20-30%) as needed to support projects and other initiatives.
Working Conditions and Requirements:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Frequent exposure to heat, cold, and other adverse weather conditions
- Working conditions may include confined spaces
- Repetitively standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching over shoulder height, and climbing ladders up to 25 feet. Occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs with or without assistance
- Subject to call-outs to respond to operational issues and emergencies after working hours, at night, and on weekends and holidays
- Work in and around industrial and construction settings, which may include hazardous products, processes, materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment
- Reliable attendance at work
- Occasional overnight travel may be required
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