Static Equipment Engineer

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Beaumont Texas - Beaumont, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Description

Overview

Golden Pass LNG, a joint venture between ExxonMobil and QatarEnergy, has the vision to become the premier LNG export company in North America. It is our mission to bring clean energy from Texas to power the world and we seek to do that in a way that values safety, integrity, our people, community, and the environment. In order to achieve those goals, we are bringing together a diverse team of experienced and talented professionals. Headquartered in Downtown Houston, the Golden Pass LNG organization expects to double in size over the next several years as we complete the project, commence natural gas trading activities, and ramp up towards full LNG production. Once full operations commence, Golden Pass LNG will become the second largest consumer of natural gas in the US and produce more than 200 cargos of LNG per annum.

Job Summary / Purpose

Golden Pass LNG is seeking a Static Equipment engineer to join our Engineering team. This role reports to the Integrity Engineering Supervisor and will support the Golden Pass Pipeline, Export / Import Terminal and Plant Facilities. Work location is Beaumont / Sabine Pass based on work demands and activities. The role involves working with Projects teams and Maintenance/Operations to achieve the following:

• Operations - implement processes, and tools/technology for monitoring the static equipment integrity to ensure equipment availability.
• Static Equipment Integrity Scopes and Projects - Define the scope of inspections, evaluate/select NDE technology, support the inspection, and develop remediation scope of work from the inspection report. This individual will prepare and review technical and commercial scope of work (SoW) or scope of supply for obtaining bids or to go through a technical bid evaluation. Evaluate static equipment designs and perform stress analysis.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Strategic Priorities

Setting a strategic vision for static equipment integrity program which will relentlessly pursue a reduction in unscheduled loss events and equipment failures and inspire support across functions.

Implement and apply PDRR (Prevent, Detect, Respond, and Recover) framework and support organization on applications of reliability.

Facilitate and lead a culture of asset ownership and proactive static equipment integrity focus.

Work with engineering team to build out and then steward KPIs with Benchmarks and Targets to define metrics for static equipment success.

In context of static equipment scopes, support RCFA and Bad Actor program stewardship and reporting, as well as action development, RBWS and closure plans.

Ensure timely ALT visibility of reliability/availability risks and impact (e.g., list of open or overdue ES tasks/PM's with risks)

Scope and Drive Integrity Projects - Support Integrity and Projects team on the following (could be some or all these items):

Arrange discussions with engineers and maintenance personnel to ensure a complete scope of supply is written in a clear and concise manner and applies engineering principles to ensure deliverables and results are useful and retained for future reference.

Gather appropriate Company specifications to include in the SoW.

Develop tables and templates for ease of communication.

Review quality manual and ensure Vendor deliverables comply and handover to inspections group to put into Asset Management Software

Complete redline markups for the SoW or to issue Management of Change requests.

Work with procurement to issue Purchase Orders / Contract

Once PO/contract is awarded perform Cost Stewardship (invoices paid, outstanding work and communicate accruals).

Support Maintenance in the oversight of integrity inspection contractors or other contractors completing static equipment scopes of work. Check reports and analysis for quality, thoroughness, and alignment with recommendations. Evaluate contractor performance and to communicate to management improvement opportunities or emerging issues.

Perform frequent visits as required to steward progress and performance of contractors.

Assist in writing Facility Integrity Manuals. Some will be independent, and some will be working with our shareholder SMEs to write the manuals.

Support all functions completing modifications (MOC) to the facility fixed equipment, etc. in evaluation of impacts of the changes on the plant and pipelines (regulatory requirement, modification issues, design changes, operational concerns, etc.). Ensure the MOC is clear and has the appropriate information supplied for reviewers across the Company. Provide input (quality checks, contractor analysis reviews, etc.) to operations, maintenance, or project activities completing modifications to these facilities. Coordinate with Projects, Operations, and Maintenance teams to ensure that appropriate documentation is completed and maintained per applicable regulatory and Golden Pass requirements.

Provide day to day support for Project, Maintenance, and Operations teams for evaluation of different materials and impacts of certain processes / chemicals on those materials as part of changes / optimizations.

Support Operations, Maintenance, and Projects in ensuring facility modifications and adjustments comply with all applicable regulatory, industry, and company codes / specification.

Participate in Process HAZID and HAZOP analysis as needed

Day to Day Responsibilities

Responsible for development and monitoring of Facility Fixed Equipment strategies, implementing inspections, selecting appropriate NDE technologies, identifying appropriate mitigation / management strategies for issues, and completion of ad-hoc analysis as required by ongoing facility monitoring.

Provide static equipment engineering support to daily plant operations (e.g. modifications, upgrades, repairs, maintenance, new construction and applications).

Support pipeline stress analysis as required (project/construction activities, road crossings, pipeline crossings, etc.)

Provide engineering support for projects and maintenance including welding procedures, material selections, determination of required hydrostatic test pressures, MOP/MAOP calculations, evaluation of defects and recommend appropriate repairs.

Evaluate loads, perform stress analysis/design verifications, and perform fitness-for-service assessments of static equipment, and advise Operations on residual risk, testing programs and equipment strategies. Develop repair and/or mitigation programs as required.

Complete required material selection, review of contractor material recommendations, coordination of compatibility reviews, and development of chemical qualification testing to support ongoing operations, maintenance, or projects activities in the facility. Responsible for coordinating analysis of any issues identified during inspection programs and development of mitigation / management plans with respect to materials issues (corrosion, cracking, etc.).

Write, review, and update equipment strategies in accordance with company procedures and based on inspection data.

Write, review, and update integrity management manuals based on continuous learning and inspection data.

Steward implementation of inspection data into integrity management software program

Review NDT procedures to ensure compliance with company specifications and necessary industry standards pertaining to piping, pressure vessels, and tanks.

Collect data for regulatory reports, key performance indicators, engineering surveillance health monitoring tasks.

Steward and carry out failure analysis, laboratory testing, engineer critical assessments, etc.

Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance for static equipment scope through interface with Operations, Maintenance, Regulatory, and Legal Functions.

Develop repair work packages for routine and non-routine repairs.

Assess inspection findings and provide condition and probability recommendations following Company standards.

Lead root cause failure analyses following incidents involving static equipment failures.

Provide advice / guidance on the application of various industry codes and standards (e.g. ASME, API) and assessment methods.

Support long range planning and repair prioritization initiatives as they relate to the site's Static Equipment Integrity Management program.

Mentor and guide other engineers in the areas of static equipment engineering and integrity management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Minimum education required of the position

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Metallurgical Engineering or a related field of study.

Minimum experience required of the position.

• Minimum of ten years of experience in a position dealing with static equipment engineering or closely-related professional engineering experience in the oil and gas industry, ideally with LNG experience.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position.

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of codes, standards and practices and their application (e.g. ASME B31.8, ASME B31.3, API, PHMSA, etc.).
• Experience with PHMSA Integrity Management Program, Direct Assessment, Defect Assessment, and Training/Operator Qualification requirements (esp. Gas Transmission Pipeline experience).
• Relevant knowledge and experience in the following:
• Atmospheric and Pressurized Storage Tanks
• Pressure Vessels
• Piping and Valve Systems (including Pressure Safety Valves)
• Heat Exchanger Mechanical Design
• Fluid Solids Equipment
• Refractory
• Fitness for Service and Advanced Analysis
• Noise and Vibration
• Materials and Metallurgy
• Welding and procedures, including welder qualifications
• Strong understanding of Facility Integrity Management Systems (FIMS) or similar programs
• In depth knowledge of NDE technology and industry practices for conducting and revising inspection surveillance methodology, including establishing appropriate sensitivities.
• Preference for knowledge of material alloys, materials selection, corrosion mechanisms, welding, temporary and permanent repairs to structures, coating, and pressured equipment
• Experience in major facility turnaround planning and support
• Experience in Contractor interface and Management (Inspection, Chemical, etc.)
• Understanding of defining and applying equipment criticality
• Previous experience in equipment strategy and maintenance plan development, stewardship, and optimization
• Demonstrated ability to leverage life cycle cost analysis tools, including selection of critical-to-quality variables, sources of data, etc. to guide selection of competing options to resolve reliability or performance issues on equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to use data from systems such as SAP, PI, SCADA, etc. to enable more advanced optimization of work scope, cost/benefit, frequency, etc.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new software related to centralized maintenance management system, integrity management systems, pulling data from historians, management of change software, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to use emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Exposure/understanding of the cryogenic natural gas processing, with preference in LNG; however, NGL or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable. Working knowledge of petrochemical industry practices for safety and permit to work.

Other Skills

• Willing and able to travel domestically as required, for short periods to support specialized technical activities
• Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and influence without authority, such as with action/improvement scoping, scheduling, and execution.
• Previous experience with leading (formally or informally) cross functional improvement programs/initiatives. Able to lead and motivate team members, along with mentorship.
• Ability to work cross functionally with safety, operations, and maintenance departments, to plan and execute inspection/improvement projects.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated/focused on achieving business results.
• Ability to adapt, innovate, and continuously learn, knowing when to ask for assistance and support.
• Ability to collaborate and work well with diverse and multidisciplinary teams with strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication to create clarity on issues, priorities, and action stewardship. Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications.
• Communicate regularly and build trust; prepare clear thoughts, be respectful, and embrace active listening.
• Provide solutions and speak to foster discussion, own tasks, be proactive, acknowledge and learn from mistakes.
• Embrace uncertainty and different viewpoints and evaluate appropriately, encourage discussion and questions to ensure alignment.
• Any certificates, licenses, etc. required for the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card in good standing status.
• State issued Current and Valid Driver's License
• Professional Engineer (PE) License or equivalent CEng license is preferred.

Working Conditions

Normal field and office environment

Physical Requirements

Field environment physical requirements such as lifting, climbing, walking, standing, kneeling, etc.

Other

-Not all aspects of the job are covered by the description - may require "other duties as assigned."

-Job may change over time in accordance with business needs.

-Job description does not guarantee employment.