Junior Field Integrity Engineer

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Are you ready to be challenged make a difference and experience professional growth in your career Kleinfelders Engineering team is looking for you! Kleinfelder provides high-quality solutions to natural gas utilities and pipeline operators. You can be a part of an exciting and diverse group of professionals that are committed to being the best at what they do.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelders GTS area is looking for Junior Field Integrity Engineers to join our offices located in Atlanta Georgia or Virginia (Christiansburg Norfolk or Richmond)! Working with Project Managers the Junior Field Integrity Engineer will work on detailed reports pertaining to gas pipeline system integrity in accordance with Federal Code and associated guidelines. The Junior Field Integrity Engineer helps to coordinate pipeline field activities and data gathering activities associated with investigative digs to achieve project quality scope and schedule goals all while ensuring pipeline safety is top of mind. This is a hybrid work schedule!

Consideration for a Junior Field Integrity Engineering position requires the following certifications or experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Civil Mechanical Metallurgical Materials or Petroleum) or Construction Management
• 0 - 3 years of relevant experience (minimum of 1 year is preferred)
• EIT desired PE preferred
• Understanding of Natural Gas Integrity Management and pipeline repair methods
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of DOT 49 CFR Part 192 specifically Subpart O (Gas Transmission Pipeline Integrity Management)
• Standards: Familiarity with ASME B31.8S (Managing System Integrity of Gas Pipelines) and its application to threat management and risk assessment
• Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies tools and professional ethics
• Knowledge of project scheduling tools durations and critical path analysis
• Proven construction experience in a utility or pipeline environment
• Effective Communication Written and Verbal
• Proficient use of MS Teams Outlook Word Excel Power Point and Project
• Proficient use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) (preferred)
• NACE (AMPP) or other industry equivalent credentials (preferred)
• Advanced analytical and data management skills (preferred)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Remaining strength calculation proficiency
• OSHA requirements for excavations
• Work Area Protection (WAP) requirements for excavations
  
  

As a Junior Field Integrity Engineer with Kleinfelder you will be expected to:

• Review organize correct and help document detailed historical records and data pertaining to gas system integrity to support MAOP Reconfirmation efforts
• Work to ensure all data gathering meets Traceable Verifiable and Complete (TVC) standards in accordance with federal regulations
• Work with project quality assurance programs for field activities ensuring adherence to 49 CFR 192 and ASME B31.8S
• Help to assist in the development of QA programs and evaluation processes to create permanent records that meet regulatory standards
• Help coordinate and document pipeline field activities and data gathering associated with investigative digs Direct Examination (DE) and remediation for regulatory compliance
• Assists with technical assistance and formulate guidance to maintain pipeline safety and regulatory compliance with technical regulations
• Helps to track projects from concept through completion providing field performance updates to responsible Project Managers and associated team
• Work with project teams to follow set processes and established protocols
• Learning and working with project life cycle times for field activities and providing feedback for continuous improvement
• Assure compliance with Company policies & procedures
• Collaborate with Construction Management GIS/Asset Data Services and System Integrity leaders to produce effective solutions
• Assist with identifying and properly managing project risk tracking metrics to identify potential scope or schedule deviations
• Assist in coordinating escalated efforts to remediate discovered asset issues
• Assist with technical analysis to evaluate pipeline condition root cause analysis and fitness for service
• Help to organize and maintain pipeline data assessment reports technical documentation procedures and the basis for all TIMP decisions
• Help to prepare remediation plans and schedule and identify other pertinent risk reduction measures
• Assist with identifying and tracking scope changes per the Change Management process (e.g. documented impact analysis and approvals)
• Attend regular department and project meetings
• Up to 80% Field Work: Expect significant time in the field conducting inspections and oversight
• 25% Overnight Travel: Required for remote project sites
• Flexibility: Available to work occasional night shifts as project requirements dictate

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers scientists and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients transportation water energy and other private infrastructure. As a responsive cross-disciplinary team of bright curious and innovative problem-solvers we are dedicated to doing the right thing every day on every project from over 110 offices in the US Canada and great people to the best work is our purpose together we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity equity and inclusion comes creativity innovation and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates offers an excellent compensation and benefits package including: medical dental vision life insurance 401(k) plan and paid holidays.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff offering each employee every opportunity to grow develop and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

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