Asset Integrity Technologist

Airswift; Estevan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking an Asset Integrity Technologist in Estevan, SK. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing pipeline integrity management while interfacing with multiple teams to implement effective risk management strategies. Candidates should ideally possess a relevant engineering degree or technologist diploma, along with significant industry experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Pipeline Integrity experience.
• Experience with pipeline codes & standards like CSA Z662.
• NACE/AMPP or API Certifications are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for the evolution of Asset Integrity team.
• Collaborate with Operations and Engineering for effective maintenance.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities regarding integrity management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Risk management

Pipeline Integrity Management

Maintenance Program Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Technologist Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Accumap

Maxi-Trak

Abacus

Maximo

Job description

Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for an Asset Integrity Technologist to join their team on a 1-year contract in Esteban, SK.

Our Asset Integrity Team implements a wide variety of inspection, repair, risk assessment, and corrosion management activities to ensure that our Asset Integrity programs are executed with optimal effectiveness. As part of the team, you will interface closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Technical Safety Engineering and Safety groups, gaining exposure to all technical elements of Asset Integrity for pipelines.

Key Accountabilities:

• Strong working knowledge of upstream pipeline integrity management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Provide direction, technical guidance, process development and strategic plans to continue the evolution of the Asset Integrity team and effective risk management systems
• Interface with existing Operations to ensure that current operational experience and lessons learned are leveraged into the pipeline programs
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Pipeline groups to ensure effective and efficient execution of maintenance programs
• Manage team workload distribution to ensure that all efforts contribute to and align with wider strategic business objectives and practices
• Support a team of field based technologists with a focus on consistent execution of Pipeline Asset Integrity programs to ensure integrity risks are proactively identified and effective mitigation plans are in place
• Provide direction and support to ensure the team meets performance targets and Asset Integrity Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, integrity vendors, engineering contractors, and inspection contractors to manage integrity related issues

Skills & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Pipeline Integrity experience
• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a recognized University coupled with discipline related experience and registered as a Professional Engineer with APEGS (or eligible for registration), or - A Technologist Diploma in Engineering from a recognized institution coupled with discipline-related experience and registered as a Professional Technologist with APEGS/ASET (or eligible for registration)
• Working knowledge of the pipeline codes & standards: CSA Z662, provincial & federal jurisdictional directives
• Experience with pipeline maintenance work coordination
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications and integrity management software systems such as Accumap, Maxi-Trak, Abacus, or Maximo
• NACE/AMPP or API Certifications are a definite asset
• Valid class 5 driver’s license and excellent safety attitude