Hydraulic Engineer

Job Type:

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

Job Purpose/Summary:

The Hydraulic Engineer is a member of the US Hydraulics group and creates and maintains hydraulic simulation models of Plains assets. The Hydraulic Engineer works and collaborates with Operations, Engineering, and Commercial conducting hydraulic analysis and recommendations.

The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.

Job Responsibilities

Simulation

• Develops, updates, and maintains simulation models using Synergi Pipeline Simulator

• Validates and ensures the proper storage of the pipeline models

• Runs and analyzes the simulation models to provide hydraulic recommendations

Transient Analysis

• Analyzes transient scenarios and develops safe operating limits for the pipeline system

• Writes and updates surge studies based on the results of the transient analysis

• Works with Operations to determine acceptable paths forward to solve over-pressure concerns

Hydraulic Support

• Provides recommendations for Engineering and Commercial in pursuit of opportunities

• Troubleshoots operational issues on the pipeline systems

• Works within the technical services group to develop operational solutions to various issues

• Develops and analyzes energy saving ideas and optimization strategies

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering.

• 1+ years of engineering experience.

• Flexible, able to adapt to a change in work priorities and manage multiple projects with short turnaround time.

• 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 Companys drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

Preferred:

• Experience with Synergi Pipeline Simulator

• Pipeline Engineering or Operations support experience

• Knowledge of pumps/valves/surge mitigation systems

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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