MIPC Pipeline Engineer

Key Role Description

The Pipeline Engineer sustains project management and integrity management for reliable operations in compliance with all Federal and State Pipeline Regulations of all pipeline and facility assets. Performs front end studies, cost estimates, detailed design, and construction support of gathering and transmission pipelines & tanks in the MIPC system. Assumes responsibility for pipeline engineering and project management including scope, estimates, schedule and budget. Reviews all proposed construction on the pipeline Right-of-Way and corresponds with property owners. Maintains pipeline GIS system and integrity program. Responsible for the pipeline capital and expense projects, budgeting and forecasting. Maintains and promotes a focus on MIPC’s final deliverables and maintains effective communications with other refinery engineering teams.

Role Specific Competencies

At Monroe, we have identified eleven specific competencies we expect all leaders of our organization to possess. These competencies are incorporated as a part of our Selection, Performance Management/Review and Developmental processes. The competencies and activities for this role are detailed below:

Technical Knowledge – demonstrates the specific skills necessary for the assignments, understands the background and points of leverage to be effective in the role.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulations, company policy and required integrity inspections and follows/contributes to pipeline industry best practices
• Sets the example for safety excellence including element owner in MIPC’s Pipeline Safety Management System (PSMS), risk management, follow-up and closure of action items, leveraging learnings across the organization.
• Manages MIPC project work from the development stage through completion to ensure customer satisfaction. Includes project development, bidding, permits, land owner notifications, easements, technical clarifications, contractor oversite, budgeting / forecasting, management of change (MOC), field implementation, inspection oversite and project documentation closure.
• Owner of the Geographic Information System (GIS) and responsible for the Tech department’s updates utilizing previous Risk studies, Field Investigation Reports (IFR’s), Cathodic Protection (CP), Integrity, High Consequence Area (HCA) data, Environmental and many other inputs.
• Assumes budgeting stewardship of OpEx/CapEx as well as interfacing with marketing and general project management oversight.
• Prepares and maintains design basis and assist with the project planning, scheduling, manpower estimates; Prepares cost estimates including material, equipment, and labor costs.
• Develops specifications and drawings for construction, utilizing engineering practices, standards, codes and procedures.
• Prepares bid documents for material, equipment, and construction.
• Prepares material and equipment requisitions and review vendor drawings and bids to determine compliance with specifications.
• Consults with construction personnel, concerning design constructability as related to field conditions, sequencing and scheduling of construction activities.
• Interfaces with the client’s technical personnel on specific project design items or tasks
• Responsible for all equipment design documentation and manages reliability engineering efforts at the Pipeline.
• Provide technical support and observation services during design and construction.
• Responds to all Design One Calls submitted to MIPC.
• Interacts frequently with MIPC Operation, Maintenance & Tech/Regulatory Leads, with key technical and industry trade associations to establish best practices and ensure the facilities are in compliance with all applicable regulations, including participation in trade committees and/or teams.
• May function with responsibility for monitoring work activities of a project team and ensuring that all project work is performed in accordance with Company procedures.
• Provides recommendations for system operational improvements through submission of capital and expense projects as part of the annual budgeting process and performs budget re-forecasting as appropriate. Maintains long-term capital budget.
• Participates in ALL Emergency Response activities, is IC-300 trained (or able to acquire said training w/ MIPC), participates in IC responses and exercises and capable of acting as Planning Section Chief during an incident 24/7/365, or other roles as/where needed.

• Leads and promotes a safety culture by ensuring emergency and safety procedures, policies, documentation procedures and equipment operating parameters are within all applicable regulations (DOT and PSMS).

Knowledge of Work Areas and Responsibilities – demonstrates a clear understanding of role and responsibilities within specific area, flexible and agile in adapting to changes or exploring opportunities and challenges.

Communications – Verbal and Written – includes written and verbal communications, delivers presentations and has good listening skills.

Problem Solving and Conflict Leadership – strives to understand contributing factors, works to resolve complex situations, and helps individuals to resolve conflicts.

Delivering Results – Sense of Urgency – defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement, meets deadlines and provides timely status updates and follow-through.

Teamwork/Cooperation – accountable to team, works to meet established deliverables, appreciates view of team members and is respectful of others.

Initiative – takes action, seeks new opportunities, and strives to see projects to completion.

Work Reliability/Quality – strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, and seeks opportunities to improve product/services.

Integrity and Trust – honest, accountable, upholds ethics standards and maintains confidentiality.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ pipeline experience in a high-risk industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent project and/or engineering work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products; prior experience with Maximo & GIS System preferred.
• Demonstration of successful completion (schedule/cost) of small and/or mid-cap projects
• Demonstrated proficiency in all of Role Specific Competencies.