The Senior Pipeline Hydraulics Engineer will lead the Pipelines Group, develop and manage pipeline hydraulic models, prepare reports, ensure compliance with standards, support new projects, troubleshoot operational issues, and build relationships with stakeholders.
Keyera Career Opportunity
Job Type:Permanent
POSITION
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the Keyera Technical Services Group, providing both technical and managerial leadership to a team of engineers responsible for the support of Keyera’s Pipeline systems. This role involves developing and managing the interface between the team and various business units, including Operations, Projects, Business Development, and overall Process Engineering team initiatives. The position can be based out of either Keyera’s Calgary or Edmonton office.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work as a department lead for the Pipelines Group and member of the Process Engineering team to build and maintain all aspects of steady state and transient models for Keyera Pipeline networks.
- Utilize pipeline and facility hydraulic models to perform steady state and transient analysis, and present interpretation of results.
- Prepare process hydraulics reports and supporting calculation packages to document results and recommendations.
- Train team members in the use and best practices of steady state and transient software packages.
- Develop company standards for model use and applications including basis assumptions, and software specific options.
- Ensure compliance with company PPMP and quality control procedures.
- Propose and develop additional requirements as appropriate to improve workflow and product accuracy.
- Support new project development as well as supporting MOC’s of existing equipment/facilities.
- Identify and recommend improvements to pipeline operating strategies to optimize hydraulic control and capacity.
- Evaluate capacity impacts resulting from integrity evaluations on existing pipeline systems.
- Oversee the design of pressure control and overpressure protection systems on pipeline systems.
- Provide support to day-to-day troubleshooting of operational process issues.
- Participation in HAZOPs, PHAs, design reviews, safety incident investigations.
- Ability to build key relationships with project stakeholders ie. Operations, Business Development, Regulatory, and project teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Process / Chemical, or sufficient specialization in the relevant area.
- Professional Engineer in good standing with APEGA.
- Over fifteen (15) years of relevant experience in pipelines/facilities in an Operations and/or Engineering role.
- Experience in an Operations-focused role with a midstream or pipeline operating company is a strong asset.
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience in developing and running hydraulic transient simulation models.
- Proficient with industry-standard transient hydraulic modelling tool: DNV's Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS).
- Experience with industry-standard steady state hydraulic modelling tool: Schlumberger Pipesim Steady State Multiphase Flow Simulator.
- Familiarity with the design and operation of pressure control and overpressure protection for pipeline systems.
- Knowledge of industry best practices for operations in Canada and the US.
- Fundamental understanding of pipeline automation and SCADA systems.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to take accountability for tasks and deliverables and follow them through from start to finish.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
- Strong organizational skills and ability to independently manage multiple and competing priorities.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with internal and external groups, such as third-party EPC’s.
- Project Management experience including planning, scheduling, and tracking progress on large quantities of related tasks.
Posting Expiry Date:Mar 2, 2025
Keyera embraces diversity and inclusion and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows every person to bring their whole self to work.
If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning culture that fosters innovative thinking, open communication, integrity, and mutual respect then you'll enjoy your career with us!
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
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Keyera Calgary, Alberta, CAN Office
144 4 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 3N4
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