Integrity Specialist

Plains Marketing, L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Plains Marketing, L.P. is seeking an Integrity Specialist in the Houston area to support the Integrity Management Program for pipeline and facility assets.

The role involves technical data analysis, software administration, and ensuring audit-ready records, reporting to the Manager, Integrity. Based in the Houston Corporate Office, the specialist will work with Southwest and Gulf Coast teams, coordinating with engineers, operations, and vendors to drive consistent integrity workflows and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, data, science, or related field is required.
• Five or more years of relevant experience supporting pipeline integrity, facility integrity, corrosion, operations, regulatory compliance, or related asset integrity activities preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret technical data, recognize trends, identify gaps, develop actionable recommendations, and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, spreadsheets, databases, reporting tools, and integrity software; strong written communication, organization, attention to detail, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Plains' Integrity Management Program activities for assigned Southwest and Gulf Coast pipeline and facility assets.
• Collect, review, analyze, and interpret integrity data to identify gaps, trends, and required follow-up actions.
• Conduct integrity reviews related to analysis, assessment results, timed conditions, high-priority conditions, and preventive actions, and develop recommendations.
• Perform integrity analysis and dig selection activities within delegated authority and program requirements.
• Support inline inspection validation, closeout reporting, repair documentation, field result reconciliation, and communication of information to integrity vendors.
• Complete data integration, mapping, plotting, record validation, and integrity software updates to support defensible integrity decisions.
• Coordinate with Integrity Engineers, Operations, field personnel, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure timely execution of integrity activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve integrity workflows, reporting tools, data quality, and documentation practices across the regional program.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, data, science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Integrity software

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.

As an Integrity Specialist at Plains, you support the safe, reliable, and compliant execution of Plains' Integrity Management Program for pipeline and facility assets. Working from the Houston Corporate Office and reporting to the Manager, Integrity, this position supports the Southwest and Gulf Coast Integrity teams through technical analysis, integrity software administration, documentation quality, vendor coordination, and preparation of audit-ready records.

The Integrity Specialist reviews integrity data, applies established procedures and program requirements, develops recommendations, and independently executes delegated integrity program activities within assigned authority. The role is intended to improve consistency, data discipline, and workflow execution across the regional integrity program.

Our successful candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage and paid time off.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Plains' Integrity Management Program activities for assigned Southwest and Gulf Coast pipeline and facility assets.
• Collect, review, analyze, and interpret integrity assessment, inspection, repair, and field-found anomaly data to identify gaps, trends, and required follow-up actions.
• Conduct integrity reviews related to HCA analysis, assessment results, timed conditions, high‑priority conditions, and preventive and mitigative activities, and develop recommendations consistent with established procedures.
• Perform assigned integrity analysis and dig selection activities within delegated authority and in accordance with applicable program requirements.
• Support inline inspection validation, closeout reporting, repair documentation, field result reconciliation, and communication of required information to integrity vendors.
• Complete data integration, mapping, plotting, record validation, and integrity software updates necessary to support defensible integrity decisions.
• Coordinate with Integrity Engineers, Operations, field personnel, third‑party vendors, and other stakeholders to support consistent and timely execution of integrity activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve integrity workflows, reporting tools, data quality, and documentation practices across the regional integrity program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, data, science, or related field required.
• Five or more years of relevant experience supporting pipeline integrity, facility integrity, corrosion, operations, regulatory compliance, technical program administration, or related asset integrity activities preferred.
• Working knowledge of integrity management principles, integrity assessment processes, repair processes, documentation requirements, and applicable regulatory or industry standards preferred.
• Strong ability to interpret technical data, recognize trends, identify gaps, develop actionable recommendations, and communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, spreadsheets, databases, reporting tools, and integrity software; strong written communication, organization, attention to detail, and cross‑functional collaboration skills required. Minimal travel may be required.

Employment Requirements

• 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 acceptable to the company and its insurers.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment; this position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship.

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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 are proud to bean 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] .

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.