Operations Support Engineer

Wolverine Pipe Line Company is a transportation service company, headquartered in Portage, Michigan and incorporated in 1952. We have over 85 employees in the three states we operate in – Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. Wolverine operates 700+ miles of active steel pipeline, connecting Chicago refineries to terminals in Michigan and Northwest Indiana and moving product west to east. We transport over 350,000 barrels or 14.7 million gallons of refined products a day.

Wolverine also provides approximately 30% of Michigan’s daily refined products supply. We deliver the products that fuel the nation.

Wolverine does not own the product we ship. We are strictly a transport vehicle for our customers, much like UPS or Fed Ex is for packages. The Federal Government regulates the tariffs Wolverine charges to transport products between origins and destinations.

• We hire for the long term and we invest in your success.
• We offer an outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and holidays and 401k with company matching and additional company contribution after one year of service.
• Low employee turnover rate.

Wolverine offers a competitive Total Rewards Package that consists of:

• Life Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Employee Recognition Programs

Responsibilities include managing projects and programs related to maintaining the integrity of pipelines and related facilities. Manage a diverse workload of routine and non-routine tasks to support the Company’s core values of safety, regulatory compliance, and reliability.

• Serve as subject matter expert for Project Management Protocols, provide training and guidance for internal and contract Project Managers
• Serve as Project Manager for a variety of projects throughout the year. Responsible for managing a variety of projects from budgeting to execution to records management.
• Provide technical, operational, and project management support to field activities, including project scoping, cost estimating, evaluation of alternatives, and procurement.
• Responsible for monitoring regulatory compliance during construction activities and ensure project documentation includes regulatory required (enforced by PHMSA) records.
• Responsible for reviewing project expense data and managing project expenditures and commitments
• Monitor and observe field construction projects to ensure specifications are in compliance with approved designs.

• Oversees various Wolverine Integrity Management Systems (WIMS) and Facilities Inspection & Maintenance Management System (FIMMS) programs to ensure continuous compliance with all pertinent regulations and standards (DOT, API, etc.).
• Manage various program inspection schedules, obtain appropriate contract support, and track follow-up actions to closure.
• Collaborate with external engineering team, contractors, and internal departments (management, finance, safety, etc.) as needed.
• Develop and implement solutions to technical issues related to operating assets utilizing problem solving skills.
• Serve as or obtain appropriate technical consultants for field team as needed, including providing project related interpretation of codes, laws, and regulations.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical, Petroleum or Construction/Project Management Engineering
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Proven experience with the following skills: critical thinking, research, problem-solving, logical reasoning, attention to detail, decision making, communication (verbal and written), planning and organizing
• Ability to work independently as well as within small and large group environments
• Requires client and customer focus with frequent independent interaction internally and externally
• Experience with Behavioral Based Safety programs
• Experience in pipeline industry including basic knowledge related to compliance with PHMSA regulations
• AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Valid driver’s…