Integrity Engineer

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC) in Houston, TX, is seeking a Senior Integrity Engineer to lead ILI data analysis, risk assessments, and MOP/MAOP reviews. The role involves hydrotest planning, project input, and ensuring compliance with integrity programs.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and 5+ years in related fields, with strong communication skills and the ability to travel up to 10% to field locations. PMC champions safety, ethics, and accountability across operations.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required; Mechanical or Chemical preferred.
• 5+ years in integrity or related areas strongly preferred.
• Experience interpreting DOT/PHMSA regulations and standards (e.g., 49 CFR §195.452).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Review ILI data and prepare summary/closeout reports.
• Lead P&M evaluations, including data integration and risk assessments.
• Determine hydrostatic test pressures and review MOP/MAOP.
• Provide integrity input on new construction pipelines and project estimates.
• Support audits and regulatory interactions; train team members on integrity programs.

Skills

ILI data analysis

Threat assessment

HCA review

Data integration

Critical decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type: Regular Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Job Responsibilities:

• ILI and Anomaly Management: Review ILI vendor data and reports and prepare summary and closeout reports. Determine evaluation pressures and validate ILI tool performance against field-found results. Select anomalies for investigation and repair, develop repair recommendations and dig plans, and track conditions through closeout. Review NDT data for quality assurance.
• Preventive and Mitigative (P&M) Measures and Risk: Lead P&M evaluations, including data integration, threat identification, High Consequence Area (HCA) review, leak detection and EFRD adequacy, and reassessment intervals. Perform pressure cycling and fatigue analyses. Identify positive and negative integrity trends and recommend process improvements.
• Hydrotest and MOP Engineering: Determine hydrostatic test pressures and review hydrotest records. Validate and document MOP/MAOP.
• Projects and Operational Change: Provide integrity input on new construction pipelines, acquisitions, and project estimates. Review operational changes such as reactivations, flow reversals, and MOP increases. Perform EFRD analyses to support valve placement and project design.
• Compliance and Collaboration: Plan and execute requirements of Plains’ Integrity Management Program. Support internal and external audits and respond to regulatory agency requests. Coordinate with Operations, Corrosion, ILI vendors, and project teams. Stay current with pipeline regulations, industry standards, integrity assessment methods, and repair methods. Train Operations and junior team members on integrity programs and processes. Participate in the development of asset integrity management plans and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of related experience in the following areas strongly preferred: ILI data analysis and threat assessment.
• Interpretation of DOT/PHMSA regulations and standards (e.g., 49 CFR §195.452).
• Pipeline inspection, testing, and pressure testing.
• Pipeline design, installation, and fabrication.
• Ability to independently perform advanced integrity analyses.
• Experience exercising critical decision making and discretion in performing tasks.
• Depth and breadth of knowledge in own discipline applied to complex problems, situations, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to set goals and prioritize objectives according to those most critical to business success.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously and complete commitments on schedule, including regulatory deadlines.
• Proficiency with integrity data and GIS systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong team player who works effectively and cooperatively with other departments within the company.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to field locations.
• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre‑employment D&A testing.
• This position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

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At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value‑added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders. Our people are analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial and passionate about everything they do. We rely on our Core Values and beliefs to inspire and guide our team.

• 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.
• Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our business in a manner that is safe for our employees, business partners, communities and the environment.
• Ownership and Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are accountable to each other and our stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work.
• Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion: We treat each other with respect and fairness, and are committed to an inclusive workplace.
• Ethics and Integrity: We do the right thing, obey the law and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics and integrity.
• Teamwork: We foster a collaborative environment and work together to achieve our goals.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: We are a nimble team that develops and implements creative solutions that deliver value for our stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.