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Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline lists this Engineer, Reliability opportunity in hueysville, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Engineer, Reliability
US--All Locations
Job ID:
Type: Full-Time
of Openings: 1
Category: Engineering
All Locations Overview
The Reliability Engineer II helps support the analysis, planning, design, construction, alterations, and maintenance of the Company's mechanical facilities. This position will be the technical leader for enterprise analytics associated to the natural gas compression fleet. This engineer performs work tasks by using established guidelines and/or by relying on direction from more experienced engineers. As experience is gained, this position will perform a greater variety of work tasks using their experience, innovation, and judgment.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include (but not limited to):
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
Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelor degree in a relevant engineering discipline (i.e., automation, 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
Preferred:
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., 49CFR 192, OSHA, etc.), company policies and procedures
Understanding in industrial engine and compressors machinery analysis techniques
Other requirements:
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
Compensation details: Yearly Salary
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Worksite address
hueysville, KY, 41640, US
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