What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipeline Operations Engineer position at Channel Personnel Services?
Ø Performs engineering analysis, design/pipeline specifications, material procurement, construction management/support, project management, and record completion data to complete basic to moderately complex system improvements, new business opportunities, as well as measurement/regulator station projects for gas transmission pipelines.
Ø Determines work scope, works with Manager for permitting requirements, develops and monitors project schedules, communicates project needs and status with internal or external customers.
Ø Manage all scheduled assignments and projects from inception to final completion.
Ø Develop understanding and implication of DOT/PHMSA rules, as well as company engineering, construction, and O&M standards.
Ø Prioritize assigned tasks.
Ø Develop relationships, resolve conflicts, and coordinate with internal/external customers and contractors.
Ø Meet customers’ needs and expectations in a timely manner.
Ø Work flexible hours when required to meet critical deadlines.
Ø Achieve annual performance objectives established with Manager.
Ø Manage paper and electronic documents in accordance with company policies and standards.
Ø Recognize and report data/process anomalies.
Ø Participate in emergency response activities as needed.
Ø Process customer requests and create necessary work orders.
Ø Perform tasks to track and complete work orders.
Ø Communicate with customers, visit customer and work sites, design drawings to develop work scopes, cost estimates and schedules, design pipeline routes and facilities, requisition material, request permitting, review/authorize invoice payments, communicate and coordinate activities with Field Operations, supply equipment data, and create/process POs as needed to facilitate completion of projects.
Ø Complete appropriate tasks as scheduled in response to internal and external customer demands, report generation, and data querying.
Ø Manage assigned projects through completion to achieve budgetary and business objectives.
Ø Coordinate system issues with Gas Engineering Team and Local Operations team. Report on progress throughout the life of the assignment/project.
Ø Identify, secure, and manage resources (internal or external) required to complete assignments/ projects.
Ø Manage multiple assignments and priorities concurrently.
Ø Evaluate bids and determine the best value for engineering and construction activities.
Ø Oversee construction contractors, as well as complete as-built documents to satisfy Company and regulatory requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
v Bachelor's degree, preferred Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
v 5 years in the Oil and Gas industry or relevant industrial experience.
v Pipeline Operation or Construction experience preferred.
v Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, must exhibit solid analytical skills, problem solving abilities, reasoning skills, organization skills, multitasking skills, and communications skills.
v Identifiable construction management skills.