Supervisor Pipeline Engineering Details

Enbridge - Houston, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

February 09, 2021

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

Are you a seasoned leader in engineering who enjoys influencing safety and coaching on best practices? If so, this opportunity is for you! In this role you will be responsible for the leadership and direction of a staff of project engineers in the role of oversight of third-party engineering firms to meet company requirements on projects. The Supervisor is responsible for the direct personnel administration and development of assigned staff.

Here’s what you will do:

  • Ensures that all pipeline and associated facilities are designed in accordance with all applicable regulations, industry codes and corporate standards.

  • Assigns project engineering staff to support projects across Core and Major Projects.

  • Provides leadership to direct reports to define and manage scope, technical requirements, scheduling, cost control, and forecasting for the engineering work for pipeline related projects.

  • Works with staff to review and approve engineering, geotechnical investigations, survey and materials proposals, prepare technical evaluations, and recommend to the Pipeline Engineering Manager and Project Manager selections based on technical merit along with cost and schedule.

  • Participates in design review meetings with Project Engineers, third party engineering firms, Project Manager, Operations, Integrity and Construction personnel to discuss the scope, design and expected performance as well as resolve unforeseen problems.

  • Oversees the Project Engineer’s review and selection of optimum routes, sites, or locations for proposed facilities based upon function, cost, quality, safety, environmental concerns, Operations’ needs, construction requirements, permitting requirements, and other considerations.

  • Reviews lessons learned from past projects and makes recommendations into future designs, specifications, standards and design guidelines where appropriate.

  • Works with and/or assigns staff to support Project Development to develop scope and preliminary designs.

  • Responsible for the performance management and career development of staff including, coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff in the fulfillment of responsibilities.

  • Evaluates performance of all assigned internal resources, consultants, and engineering contractors as required to ensure the quality, cost effectiveness, and timeliness of work associated with their assigned responsibilities.

  • Participates on internal and external technical committees, e.g., industry task forces, partner working groups

  • Provides support and assistance to peers and more senior staff in order to facilitate business initiatives and legal compliance, e.g., Engineering Projects, Law, Health, Safety and Environment, Operations, etc.

Who you are :

  • You have:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering majoring in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical or other related Engineering field.

    • 7+ years of pipeline industry experience required.

    • Aptitude and communications skills related to leading and acting independently as a supervisory engineer.

    • Demonstrated excellent human relations, influencing, and listening skills to deal effectively with all levels of employees and management.

    • Ability to develop collaborative working relationships with other departments to achieve goals.

    • Understanding of gas and/or oil pipeline operations and of energy markets.

    • Demonstrated ability to proactively and effectively solve problems by using analytical skills to take corrective action before they become crises.

    • Demonstrated proficiency working with office computer applications such as Microsoft Office.

    • Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and prioritize work in a timely manner; capable of multi-tasking numerous projects at once and working under tight deadlines.

  • The following are considered assets:

    • Experience with FERC filing process (Pre-File, 7(c), prior notice, and/or blanket certificates & permits)

    • Working knowledge of industry codes (ASME B31.8, 49CFR192 (DOT Code), ASME BPVC Sect. VIII)

    • Familiarity and knowledge of materials standards & specifications (ANSI Ratings, ASME, API, MSS, etc.)

    • Horizontal Directional Drill Design (HDD), road bores, and applicable load/stress calculations experience

    • Experience working with geotechnical and hydrotechnical hazards

    • Professional designations relevant to project management or industry (CAPM, PMP, MBA, CWI, NACE, etc.) is a plus.

    • Professional Engineer (P.E.) designation in the US

Working Conditions:

  • Office environment.

  • Stress levels can be above normal as project work is deadline oriented, highly visible and numerous activities are conducted concurrently.

  • Business trips to the field may be required, usually requires Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

  • Some travel to other offices for leadership meetings.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer . We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous/Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com .

Information For Applicants:

  • Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.
  • We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
  • Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com

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