Pipeline Hydraulics Engineer

LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (LSPI) is the global leader in the science of drag reduction. In 2014 LSPI was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway, having previously been a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips 66. LSPI provides flow improver solutions, delivering strategic value to its customers by maximizing the flow potential of pipelines while increasing their operational flexibility, capacity and economic performance. LSPI works with companies in more than 35 countries to solve pipeline flow needs, treating more than 12 million barrels of hydrocarbon liquids a day and providing customers with a total package solution that includes flow improver products and the right injection equipment. LSPI leading brands are LiquidPower™, ExtremePower® and RefinedPower™. 

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Description: 

Provides technical expertise to LSPI’s internal and external customers for optimization of Flow Improver performance. Receives functional guidance from the Manager of Engineering & Technical Services. Role is not limited to the below listed responsibilities and may include other duties as assigned. 

Responsibilities:

• Participates in all assigned training programs with the goal of learning Flow Improver Technology and developing technical expertise.
• Provide expertise in the utilization of Flow Improver products in pipeline operations and provide technical support to Flow Improver sales force.
• Provide hydraulic modeling expertise of the customer’s pipeline in support of Flow Improver marketing activities.
• Provide consulting to all LSPI and our customers around the flow improver technology and best utilization of LSPI’s products and services.
• Become fluent at utilizing LSPI’s proprietary software for pipeline modeling and prediction of product performance in the customer’s pipelines.
• Manage LSPI’s proprietary modeling tools to ensure accuracy and ease-of-use.  Work with I.S. staff to assure timely delivery of fixes and enhancements.
• Become proficient in multi-phase flow to the business.  Help guide optimal use of Flow Improver product in this type of application.
• Assist with analysis and correlation of all field test data to continuously improve the performance prediction equations for various LSPI products.
• Be a resource on Flow Improver expertise to both internal and external customers to help resolve any technical issues around the utilization of LSPI products.
• Mentor and train new LSPI engineers in technical areas, which includes basic hydraulic training.
• Manage, drive and document assigned Continuous Improvement projects to completion in a way that meets internal and external customer needs and ISO quality standards.

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently.
• Internal and external customer focus
• Leadership
• Multitasking individual
• Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office, Excel, Word, and Access
• Good communication skills … oral and written (electronic)
• Teamwork
• Cross-functional work skills (management, field operations, manufacturing plant and suppliers)

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 10 years of industry experience.
• 5 years pipeline hydraulics experience.
• Advanced understanding of fluid mechanics preferred.
• Emerson PLO experience preferred.