Technical Authority

Position Overview

The Technical Authority is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, guidance, and management of our pipeline integrity, corrosion control, and engineering operations. With over four decades of deep industry experience, the ideal candidate will offer unparalleled expertise in pipeline engineering design, operation management, and corrosion control, ensuring rigorous integrity management across our expansive pipeline network. This role demands an individual who is deeply networked with industry integrity professionals and has been a significant contributor to technical standard and RP development.

The main duties include:

• Lead and oversee the company's pipeline integrity management, engineering, operations, and maintenance departments.
• Drive the application and enhancement of pipeline integrity management and corrosion control techniques.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and construction teams, offering expert guidance and mentoring.
• Champion industry best practices, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and requirements.
• Play a key role in the development of technical standards and RPs, staying informed about the latest industry trends and innovations.
• Conduct risk assessments on crude oil pipeline stations, selecting appropriate inspection techniques.
• Provide technical expertise regarding gas transmission corrostion monitoring and mitigation.
• Provide technical expertise regarding gas transmission ILI tool runs, pipeline burst calculations, anomaly evaluations, and repair recommendations.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Pay range for this job level is a general guideline only for States that enforces pay transparency and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, certifications, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Education and Work Experience

• BS, MS or PhD in engineering or science discipline, PhD preferred.
• 15+ years of engineering experience in the relevant industry.
• Experience working on code committees or participating in industry recognized projects, preferred.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United Sates. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to work inside an office environment, protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate
• Overtime may be required during the week and weekend dependent on work volume and/or business needs.