Senior Engineer

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. 

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. 

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary\:

The Sr Engineer will report to the Manager of Engineering as a part of the Technical Operations team and will provide engineering support to the Division Liquid Pipeline Operations. Primary focus includes working closely with Operations to provide day-to-day engineering and technical support, coordination with other company departments, and full project lifecycle execution.

Essential Functions\:

• Provides day-to-day engineering and technical support to liquid pipeline operations.
• Performs hydraulic calculations and simulations. Helps with MOP determination and Surge Studies. Helps with Power and DRA budgeting and management. Updates P&ID’s.
• Provide operating, alarming, and shutdown set points for liquid pipeline operations.
• Participate in MOC process for engineering review and sign-off.
• Executes full project lifecycle for operations Maintenance Capital and Expense Projects.
• Reviews potential exposures and relocations.
• Supports investigations by providing technical expertise for\: Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC’s), Mechanical/Electrical/Control (MEC) failures, Environmental/Health/Safety (EHS) incidents.
• Support liquid pipeline operations during DOT Inspections.
• Coordinates with Ops/Optimization Engineering Team
• Coordinates with Systems Planning Team.
• Coordinates with Scheduling and Commercial Teams.

Energy Transfer, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America’s energy.  We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, The American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House and many more. 

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible.  We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities. 

Come join our award winning over 12,000 strong organization, as we fuel the world and each other!

Summary\:

The Sr Engineer will report to the Manager of Engineering as a part of the Technical Operations team and will provide engineering support to the Division Liquid Pipeline Operations. Primary focus includes working closely with Operations to provide day-to-day engineering and technical support, coordination with other company departments, and full project lifecycle execution.

Essential Functions\:

• Provides day-to-day engineering and technical support to liquid pipeline operations.
• Performs hydraulic calculations and simulations. Helps with MOP determination and Surge Studies. Helps with Power and DRA budgeting and management. Updates P&ID’s.
• Provide operating, alarming, and shutdown set points for liquid pipeline operations.
• Participate in MOC process for engineering review and sign-off.
• Executes full project lifecycle for operations Maintenance Capital and Expense Projects.
• Reviews potential exposures and relocations.
• Supports investigations by providing technical expertise for\: Abnormal Operating Conditions (AOC’s), Mechanical/Electrical/Control (MEC) failures, Environmental/Health/Safety (EHS) incidents.
• Support liquid pipeline operations during DOT Inspections.
• Coordinates with Ops/Optimization Engineering Team
• Coordinates with Systems Planning Team.
• Coordinates with Scheduling and Commercial Teams.

Requirements\:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities\:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below\:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 6-10 years of experience
• Title conferred will be based on candidates’ years of relevant experience.
• Must be familiar with all applicable codes and regulations including USDOT CFR 192 and 195, API, ASME, ASNT, OSHA, and NACE.
• Utilize, understand, and adhere to contracts and agreements within scopes of work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); good computer skills; the ability to interact well with property owners, municipal, state and federal agencies at all levels. 
• Must be a self-starter, have good organizational skills and be able to accept constantly changing priorities.
• Must be a team player and willing to assist outside of own discipline. 
• Ability to acquire new job knowledge and skills to perform as well as support the Manager - Engineering in his/her absence.

Preferred Qualifications\:

• Liquid Pipeline Operations or Operations Engineering Experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (State of Texas)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level\:

• The Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 6-8 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Engineer II level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 8+ years of relevant job related experience
•  The Staff Engineer level requires Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant job related experience

Working Conditions\:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This position is required to live within 45 minutes of the reporting location.
• This position requires a cell phone and is subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency response, extended work hours and/or work weeks.
• Usually, normal office working conditions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions, and some heavy lifting.
• Candidate must have a proven safe driving record and valid driver’s license.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. 

DISCLAIMER\: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Requirements\:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities\:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below\:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 6-10 years of experience
• Title conferred will be based on candidates’ years of relevant experience.
• Must be familiar with all applicable codes and regulations including USDOT CFR 192 and 195, API, ASME, ASNT, OSHA, and NACE.
• Utilize, understand, and adhere to contracts and agreements within scopes of work.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); good computer skills; the ability to interact well with property owners, municipal, state and federal agencies at all levels. 
• Must be a self-starter, have good organizational skills and be able to accept constantly changing priorities.
• Must be a team player and willing to assist outside of own discipline. 
• Ability to acquire new job knowledge and skills to perform as well as support the Manager - Engineering in his/her absence.

Preferred Qualifications\:

• Liquid Pipeline Operations or Operations Engineering Experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License (State of Texas)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level\:

• The Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 6-8 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Engineer II level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 8+ years of relevant job related experience
•  The Staff Engineer level requires Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant job related experience

Working Conditions\:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This position is required to live within 45 minutes of the reporting location.
• This position requires a cell phone and is subject to call out 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency response, extended work hours and/or work weeks.
• Usually, normal office working conditions. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Exposure to adverse weather, cramped conditions, and some heavy lifting.
• Candidate must have a proven safe driving record and valid driver’s license.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. 

DISCLAIMER\: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.