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Reservoir Integrity Engineer

Southern Company
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

Job Description

Integrity Engineer, Reservoir Engineering, provides technical and functional expertise for executing Southern Company Gas's Storage Integrity Management Programs (SIMP). This is achieved through detailed analysis and prudent evaluation of existing reservoir, well, and related asset records and physical attributes for all 8 Nicor UGS assets based on codes, standards, and practices established by PHMSA, IDNR, the Company, and Industry. The role requires significant coordination with Reservoir Engineering and Storage Operations as well as intense documentation and compliance activities.

Functional Expertise :

  • Develop and evaluate technical procedures, mitigation measures, and remedial designs by interacting with staff and performing quality reviews to ensure routines meet PHMSA, State, and Company standards
  • Maintain organization of detailed historical and new records pertaining to storage system integrity
  • Functional knowledge of API RP 1171 and compliance related activities required to meet them
  • Develop, monitor, and continuously update Integrity Risk Matrices / Models
  • Utilize data such as well workover history, corrosion log data, reservoir analysis, and works with team to determine operational risks on the system and ways to mitigate those risks to optimize safety, reliability and efficient system operations
  • Perform the initial engineering analysis, modeling, design, and costing of subsurface remedial work related to integrity compliance
  • Knowledge of reservoir engineering and production operations

Business Acumen :

  • Identifies and develops procedures and processes associated with the PHMSA Final Rule, API RP 1171, and the various SIMPs.
  • Provide sound technical consultation to storage operations team members on integrity related issues
  • Engagement :

  • Consistently engages with reservoir engineering staff and storage operations staff on Integrity related topics
  • Communicates with external parties associated with the execution of the SIMP and Risk Models
  • Participates as needed in regulatory audits to ensure success
  • Driving Results :

  • Generates reports as needed
  • Identify project risks and develop means to mitigate risks
  • Reviews and analyzes reservoir data, well corrosion data, and other pertinent data to identify trends and develop appropriate remedial measures
  • Assists with implementation of all components of the SIMP
  • Qualifications

    Education, Certifications / Licenses :

    Required :

  • BA / BS in Engineering
  • Valid drivers license
  • Preferred :

  • BA / BS in Petroleum or Geological Engineering
  • Masters / PhD in Engineering
  • Project Management Professional Certification
  • Related Work Experience :

    Required :

  • 2 years progressive experience in Gas Operations, Underground Storage Engineering and Operations, and Engineering
  • Knowledge of pipeline and underground storage safety policies, procedures, codes and standards
  • Preferred :

  • 3 years underground storage engineering and operations, reservoir / production engineering in aquifer and / or depleted storage assets
  • Demonstrated knowledge of pipeline and underground storage safety policies, procedures, codes and standards
  • Experience in compliance and gas storage system operations
  • Specific Skills & Knowledge :

    Required :

  • MS Office
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to read, interpret, and implement codes, standards, and procedures
  • Ability to identify process improvements and work with others to develop appropriate processes and procedures
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Preferred :

  • Reservoir / production engineering knowledge in aquifer and / or depleted storage environments
  • Experience with gas storage applications such as Petrel, Avocet, WellView, NeuroLog, etc.
  • Working Conditions / Physical Requirements :

  • Dynamic, fast-paced, demanding environment
  • Ability to work extended hours
  • Occasional Traveler (10 - 20% Travel)
  • Disclaimer : This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.

    About Us

    About Southern Company Gas

    Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE : SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com.

    Southern Company (NYSE : SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

    Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional / social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus / awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https : / / seo.nlx.org / southernco / pdf / SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

    Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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