Job Title:
Leak Detection Engineer- Pipeline

Company: First Search Inc.

Location: Denver, CO

Created: 2024-04-26

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Engineer-Leak Detection- Denver, CO.Salary Range: $165,000.00 To 190,000.00 Annually- Full benefits offeredFind out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Primary purpose:As a member of the Operations Control & Systems Engineering team, this position is responsible for technically evaluating leak sensitivity of liquid pipelines and enhancing the performance of multiple leak detection applications based on operating conditions, properties of the fluid and pipe, installed instrumentation, and real-time data collection. This position requires demonstrated aptitude in hydraulics, automation, leak detection technologies, computer simulation modeling, statistical analysis, measurement/instrumentation, and SCADA.This individual will work closely with multi-discipline teams made up of operations engineers, controllers, SCADA analysts, vendors, and other engineers to formulate and execute a plan to provide real time computer-based computational monitoring of pipelines, where reliability and sensitivity are of paramount importance. This engineer will provide consultation and support for field projects, co-engineer new analytical tools and models to enhance control center capabilities and provide ongoing maintenance support and tuning of existing leak detection systems and pipeline modeling software.Additionally, this role may from time to time assist other operations/system engineers within the group in the areas of peer review, modeling (natural gas, CO2, NH3, and oil), and other engineering functions as identified. There will be interaction with commercial/business development teams to evaluate potential expansion and/or acquisition opportunities which will require an ability to deliver, and clearly communicate, any technical analysis in a professional and timely manner, often on a short timeline.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Minimum requirements:Education:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical).A minimum of 15 years of related pipeline experience.Knowledge in hydraulics, automation, leak detection technologies, modeling, statistical analysis, measurement/instrumentation, and SCADA and how to configure, tune and maintain advanced leak detection systems in a dynamic Control Center environment.Experience/Specific Knowledge:Familiarity with fluid dynamics and mechanics.Recognized industry technical expert in hydraulic simulations and design.Possesses a thorough knowledge of general Engineering principles and theories.Familiar with FERC regulations, tariffs, and contractual obligations.Familiar with DOT, EPA, OSHA, and other applicable pipeline safety and environmental regulations.Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Working knowledge of pipeline modeling software (Synergi, WinFlow, NextGen)