• Full Time
  • Houston
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DCP Midstream Careers

DCP Midstream is a Fortune 500 natural gas company dedicated to meeting the energy and consumer needs of our society. With a focus on technology and innovation, we safely and reliably operate a strong and diversified portfolio of logistics, marketing, gathering, and processing assets across nine states.

Benefits & Additional Compensation

DCP builds connections to enable better lives and is dedicated to supporting our employees with opportunities for internal mobility, continual growth, and ongoing training.  We believe all employees contribute to the success of the company and should be able to share in that success, which is why all jobs are eligible for the short-term incentive program with any payouts being subject to individual and company performance.  Depending on the position and level, some jobs are also eligible to participate in the long-term incentive programs with any payouts also being subject to performances.  We offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, a competitive 401(k) match, a retirement contribution, and several other unique benefits offerings.  We make health and wellness a priority and offer a generous paid time off policy including parental leave, sick time, and vacation time

JOB SUMMARY 

Provides technical support to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of pipelines. Supports pipeline integrity engineering, risk management, and regulatory compliance programs. Works closely with multiple stakeholders including Operations, Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), and Commercial.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR 

  • Collaborates with team members to develop and maintain Integrity Management Program related procedures, required practices, and specifications
  • Applies engineering standards and develops procedures and provides strategies to ensure that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met in processes
  • Leads the completion of Integrity Management Program activities including, but not limited to, High Consequence Area identification, risk assessments, preventive and mitigative measure selections, data collection, quality assurance performance measurement initiatives, project prioritization, project planning, Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP)/Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) calculations
  • Provides complex technical support in the areas of pipeline integrity management including In-Line Inspections, hydrostatic strength testing, direct assessments, anomaly investigations, corrosion surveys associated with hydrostatic pressure tests
  • Conducts pipeline anomaly assessments and coordinates technician’s completion pipeline repairs as required and in accordance with DCP and Regulatory Standards
  • Responsible for assigned Integrity Management project budget and forecasting
  • Provides support in scoping, design, cost estimates, bidding, contractor selection, installation and management of large to complex projects with the mastery to interpret plans, drawings and specifications
  • Develops and implements strategies to reduce safety risks
  • Responsible for the maintenance of project records and ensures compliance with government regulations and contracts
  • Assists other departments within the organization in regulatory compliance efforts
  • Supports the Engineering team in the completion of integrity related analyses including, but not limited to, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Engineering Critical Assessment (ECA), Failure Assessment, Pressure Cycle Fatigue Assessment (PCFA)
  • Stays abreast of engineering standards and procedures, scientific, technical, and regulatory developments related to pipeline integrity management
  • Participates and at times leads incident investigations, various meetings, training, and commercial support
  • Participates and at times leads in internal and external Audits
  • Coaches lower level Pipeline Integrity team members as the subject matter expert
  • Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred and/or equivalent experience
  • A minimum 5 years related experience is required although employees typically have 7-10 years; oil and gas industry experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations such as DOT 192/195, OSHA 1910.119 and industry standards and practices such as American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Petroleum Institute (API), National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), DOT, etc.
  • Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) preferred
  • Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization
  • Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

SPECIAL DEMANDS 

  • This role primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. The noise level is typically low.  Frequently in a stationary, sitting position for prolonged periods of time.  Regularly moves about inside the office to complete tasks, attend meetings or to access the copy machine or file cabinets.  Periodically pulls/pushes doors open to move around the office. Occasionally may lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.
  • Varying degrees of work will be completed inside gas plant/field asset conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, and humidity.  Noise level may be loud at times.  Regularly stoops, squats, kneels, and crouches for durations up to 3 minutes.  Periodically pulls/pushes doors open to move around the gas plant.  Occasionally exerts a pulling force of 130 pounds.  Frequently may lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.  Occasionally may climb A-frame ladders.
  • Occasional travel will be required.

It has been and will continue to be the policy of DCP Midstream not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Primary Location:  US-TX-Houston
Job:  Engineering / Full-time
Job Posting:  Nov 22, 2021, 1:00:00 AM

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