Energy Management Engineer: Pipelines & Power Optimization

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Plains in Houston seeks an Energy Management Engineer to monitor pipeline and processing operations, optimize energy usage, and lead energy projects to improve performance and reduce OPEX. You will act as a subject-matter expert in energy management and collaborate with Control Center, Operations, and Accounting.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, 3+ years in pipeline/processing operations, and hands-on hydraulic modeling experience, with excellent communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required, Chemical focus preferred (other degrees may be considered with appropriate work experience)
• 3+ years of experience in pipeline and/or process facility operations
• Experience with fluid hydraulics and hydraulic modeling in industrial applications; able to use hydraulic process modeling software
• Ability to multi-task and perform highly detailed work independently under changing, intensive deadlines
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with short turnaround times
• Aptitude for analyzing and solving complex problems
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills a must
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
• Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the company’s Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing
• Valid state driver’s license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers

Responsibilities

• Monitor pipeline schedules, flow rates, crude qualities, and temperatures to provide operating guidance to Control Center.
• Prepare hydraulic models to optimize systems that accounts for utility rate structure and drag reducing agent (DRA).
• Conduct a review of utility contracts and rate structures to determine if rate structure is appropriate based on historical usage and forecasted volumes.
• Prepare cost curves for commercial evaluation.
• Manages DRA and demand response programs, including growth of new programs, within assigned area of responsibility.
• Participate in the design of new capital projects from an energy efficiency perspective.
• Drive design consistency to reduce OPEX.
• Acquire power on large projects focusing on opportunities to reduce utility operating expenses.
• Provide equipment recommendations for existing or new services.
• Liaise with electric utilities to provide usage forecast and discuss rate structures and future expansion plans.
• Manage Plains energy resources and communicate with electrical SMEs.
• Collaborate with Operations and Accounting to establish utility budgets and provide revenue system accruals.
• Coordinate with Control Center and Scheduling daily on pipeline system operating guidelines.

Skills

Pipeline operations

Multi-tasking

Project prioritization

Analytical problem-solving

Excellent communication

Hydraulic modeling experience

MS Office proficiency

Valid driver's license

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Hydraulic modeling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plains in Houston seeks an Energy Management Engineer to monitor pipeline and processing operations, optimize energy usage, and lead energy projects to improve performance and reduce OPEX. You will act as a subject-matter expert in energy management and collaborate with Control Center, Operations, and Accounting.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, 3+ years in pipeline/processing operations, and hands-on hydraulic modeling experience, with excellent communication and