CPM​/Leak Detection Engineer

* Analyzes, develops, implements, and maintains computational pipeline monitoring (CPM), leak detection systems, and pipeline simulations systems to meet business requirements, in compliance with regulatory requirements and Company standards, and to meet systems supportability.
* Uses physics, engineering, and computational fluid dynamics principles to perform pipeline profile analyses and assessments.
* Provides leak detection applications support, development, and testing for a diverse range of issues/scopes and CPM designs.
* Provides 24/7 control room support, including being a part of the on-call support rotation
* Interacts with controllers and explains concepts of hydraulics in practical terms
* Collaborates with the software vendor to maintain leak detection and simulation models, including upgrades and periodic re-certification testing.
* Collaborates with internal stakeholders to determine business needs for development and maintenance of applications enhancements and coding.
* Serves as project manager for enhancement and maintenance projects, supporting both internal and external stakeholders within the organization.
* Collaborate with stakeholders within the organization to identify system or operational enhancements, develop system solutions, and implement to reduce operational costs and improve operations reliability and efficiency
* Works with project managers and other engineers to ensure that future projects contain the necessary equipment and instrumentation to achieve leak detection goals
* Participates in evaluation, selection, and implementation of vendor applications including designs/develop for required system interfaces.
* Recommends hardware and software.
* Evaluates systems architecture and new leak detection technologies, recommends CPM systems, and develops plans for their integration into leak detection application environment.
* Analyzes SCADA and leak detection system data to identify leak detection system alarm parameters’ key performance indicators (KPI) and to evaluate SCADA systems performance.
* Develop and implement custom applications using Python, VBA, DOS batch file, and/or Powershell.
* Develop, maintain, and update technical practices related to leak detection and pipeline hydraulics
* Develops knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to pipeline CPM systems
* Analyzes and establishes instructional goals and objectives for proper use of the CPM model-based leak detection systems applications.
* Designs and develops training documents/materials.
* At least 4 years of related work experience preferred
* Experience with Python, JAVA, Power Shell
* Aptitude in hydraulics, leak detection technologies, statistical analysis, measurement/instrumentation, and/or SCADA
* Knowledge of: pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance
* Knowledge of: material failure and structural analysis and industry standards and governmental regulations
* Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence
* Ability to: analyze and resolve issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations with supervisor assistance as needed on more design and calculations
* Ability to: manage and prioritize multiple assignments with competing deadlines
* Ability to: recommend and implement new initiatives and complete projects
* Ability to: apply math, algebraic formulas, and statistical methods
* Ability to: interact, negotiate and communicate effectively
* Ability to: operate office tools and equipment required
* Ability to: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, messages, and other written information, which may contain technical material, in a logical, organized, and coherent manner
* Standing:
Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
* Walking:
Moving about on foot (Frequently)
* Sitting:
Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
* Lifting:
Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)…