Geohazard Engineer

About the job

Plains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.

Overview

• Integrate and improve the Company’s geohazard program
• Company’s US and Canadian geohazard programs span pipeline and facility assets and aim to identify and manage risk associated with threats such as landslides, subsidence and erosion.

Job Responsibilities

Programs

• Responsible for the development of the Company’s geohazard programs
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards including 195.452 and CSA Z662
• Work across departments to lead emphasis projects to address specific geohazard challenges
• Train and work with Regional Integrity and Operations personnel to implement programs
• Work with Geotechnical vendor(s) to provide technical analysis of identified threat locations
• Provide geohazard expertise to guide decisions across organization
• Monitor industry trends, and emerging standards and regulations
• Maintain clear and concise documentation to support above

Data/Risk

• Champion the implementation and maintenance of geohazard data management systems
• Identify opportunities to integrate company data to improve decision making
• Work with the Risk and Technology team to develop and implement improved risk assessment methodologies

KPIs/Goals

• Work with both field and corporate level stakeholders to develop program goals and associated metrics
• Identify and evaluate geohazard metrics to inform future program improvements and support accountability
• Support the development of the annual overhead budget as well as longer term spending estimates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in liquid hydrocarbon transportation facilities operations and maintenance or geotechnical engineering
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong technical writing skills

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 thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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