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Plains Midstream Canada · 3 days ago

Leak Detection Engineer

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in crude oil and natural gas liquids. The Leak Detection Engineer develops and monitors the Leak Detection program for Company assets, ensuring effective leak detection systems and providing technical support as needed.

Biomass EnergyOil and Gas

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Configures, implements and maintains simulated models for leak detection systems

Monitors and tunes leak detection systems

Assess leak detection system performance including false alarms with Operations Control

Understands and interprets pipeline systems to establish leak detection requirements

Works with Operations Control and Pipeline Integrity to determine critical assets and prioritization

Provides rotational 24x7 technical service of the control center for leak detection support as needed

Reviews field equipment and operations and provides recommendations to improve leak detection capabilities

Prepares cost estimates, budgets and supplies an oversight of changes

Evaluates Leak Detection and Simulation technologies and stay current on industry trends and regulations

Develops technologies to improve leak detection performance

Provides Controller and Operator training

Performs additional projects as required

Qualification

Leak Detection SystemsPipeline Operating ExperienceSimSuiteSQLData Analysis TechniquesCommunicationCross-functional CollaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, other degrees may be considered if enhanced by appropriate work experience

1+ years of pipeline operating experience

Flexible, able to adapt to a change in work priorities and manage multiple projects with short turnaround time, including unplanned overtime

Cross-functional collaboration with others to identify solutions to problems while taking into account the priorities of all work groups

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Demonstrate guidance in implementing systems across a broad organization

Up to 10% travel to field locations and Operations Control in Midland, Texas

Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks

Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing

This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment