Hydraulics Engineer

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Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation storage processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation terminalling storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston Texas.

Were on the lookout for passionate selfstarters who thrive in fastmoving collaborative and innovative environments.

Plains is seeking a Hydraulics Engineer to join our team in Houston this role youll build and maintain hydraulic simulation models for Plains pipeline assets and collaborate closely with Operations Engineering and Commercial teams to deliver highquality analysis and recommendations that support safe reliable operations.

The successful candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage and paid time off.

Responsibilities

• Develop update and maintain hydraulic simulation models using Synergi Pipeline Simulator
• Validate and ensure proper storage and configuration of pipeline models
• Run and analyze simulation models to provide recommendations
• Analyze transient scenarios and develop safe operating limits for pipeline systems
• Write and update surge studies based on transient analysis results
• Partner with Operations to determine safe and effective solutions for overpressure concerns
• Provide hydraulics recommendations to Engineering and Commercial teams in support of business opportunities
• Troubleshoot operational issues on pipeline systems and support technical services in developing solutions
• Identify and evaluate energysaving opportunities and optimization strategies

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering
• 13 years engineering experience
• Experience with Synergi Pipeline Simulator pipeline engineering operations support or pumps/valves/surge mitigation systems preferred
• Flexible and able to adapt to shifting priorities while managing multiple projects with short turnaround times
• Strong crossfunctional collaboration skills with the ability to balance competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to guide and support implementation of systems across a broad organization
• Ability to travel up to 10% to field locations and Operations Control in Midland Texas
• Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the companys Drug & Alcohol Policy including preemployment testing
• Valid state drivers license and driving record acceptable to the company and its insurers
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment; this position is not eligible for employmentbased visa sponsorship #Plains

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.

We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity 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 veteran status genetic information disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local with disabilities can request accessible formats communication supports or other accessibility assistance by contacting .

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