Engineer, Reliability

Engineer, Reliability role at Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline

Location:

Hesston, KS

• Collect and analyze data (g., customer design proposals, specifications, and manuals, etc.) to determine feasibility of design and/or application
• Perform optimizations, troubleshooting, and feasibility studies
• Participate in the specification of mechanical equipment
• Support the testing and commissioning of various controls, software programs, and Intuitive HMI graphics software
• Communicate with project teams to outline work plan, establish scope, assist with project estimates, and assign responsibilities
• Coordinate goals, work plans, responsibilities, and resources with collaborating teams, and monitor work performance in alignment with business objectives
• Communicate effectively and regularly with internal and external business partners
• Verify that work products conform to applicable codes, standards, specifications, laws, regulations, ordinances, and requirements Function in lead capacity and, if requested, oversee the work of internal/external resources to ensure that quality and quantity of work are met
• Compose reports, specifications, plans, studies and/or designs as needed
• Suggest ways to improve, align, and maximize engineering processes, procedures, and policies
• Review and approve work of Company staff, other companies, and consultants on assigned projects
• Establish appropriate peer relationships to optimize activities with others throughout the Company
• Assist with developing and implementing technical standards
• Supervise the work of internal/external resources as needed, to ensure that quality and quantity of work are met
• Serve as technical leader for company’s enterprise analytics system
• Use analytical software and other tools to report asset metrics (e.g., overall equipment health, availability, parameter trends) and make recommendations to optimize reliability and overall asset
• Provide specialized support and guidance to technical, operations, and IT personnel to ensure safety and reliability of natural gas compression equipment and supporting auxiliary equipment
• Apply value analysis to make recommendations related to repairing, replacing, and/or redesigning compression equipment
• Strategically identify critical spares, spare part storage and preservation requirements
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activity programs and provide technical support to maintenance and operations functions in continuous improvement activities
• Benchmark, track, and improve compression reliability
• Support and/or lead efficiency studies utilizing equipment and system modeling
• Participate and/or lead root-cause or failure analysis teams after equipment failure, as needed
• Support and expand the use of company’s enterprise asset management system
• Serve as the subject matter expert for compression and mechanical system engineering issues
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline (i.e., mechanical, electrical)
• Valid driver’s license and insurability
• 3+ years of experience in pipeline operations, pipeline maintenance, and/or construction practices relating to pipeline operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead others
• Ability to handle a wide range of interactions with customers
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience communicating technical information effectively to a nontechnical audience
• Ability to teach area of expertise to others, one-on-one or in small groups
• Experience in Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work and make decisions independently
• Knowledge 2-cycle, 4-cycle, and turbine engine operations, along with their associated control systems
• Knowledge in auxiliary systems required for the support of natural gas compression fleet
• Ability to resolve problems related to reliability of compression fleet
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities

• Fundamentals of Engineering certificate
• Experience using OSI Pi or related analytics program
• Experience with compressor station operation, maintenance, and control systems
• Knowledge and/or experience with the use of PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) in industrial control systems
• Knowledge of industrial engines and compressors
• Knowledge of natural gas transmission regulations (e.g., 49
  
  CFR 192, OSHA, etc.), company policies and procedures
• Understanding in industrial engine and compressors machinery analysis techniques

• Ability to work overtime
• Ability to work in varying office environments (e.g., open office, outside)
• Ability to work and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment while remaining positive
• Ability to travel up to 25% on average by car and/or plane

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Oil and Gas