Manager of Integrity Services - Houston

Richard, Wayne and Roberts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RWR Enterprises Inc. in Houston seeks a Manager, Integrity Services to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on pipeline integrity, materials, welding engineering, engineering records, and GIS support.

You will direct integrity programs ensuring safe, compliant operation, support capital projects, and drive regulatory compliance across asset data management and life-cycle activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical engineering programs in pipeline integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for pipeline integrity, materials & welding, engineering records, and GIS.
• Establish engineering standards, governance, and integrity management practices.
• Oversee MAOP/MOP confirmation activities and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical oversight for ECAs and RCA investigations.
• Support brownfield and greenfield projects with integrity input.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Compliance, GIS, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Pipeline integrity

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

MAOP/MOP knowledge

Root Cause Analysis

Materials & welding

In-Line Inspection (ILI) oversight

Project leadership

GIS data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

P.E. license

Tools

GIS software

Engineering analysis software

Job description

Manager, Integrity Services

About the Opportunity: A leading energy infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Manager, Integrity Services to lead a multidisciplinary engineering organization responsible for pipeline integrity, materials and welding engineering, engineering records, and GIS support. This leadership role oversees technical engineering programs that ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of pipeline assets while supporting capital projects, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will lead teams responsible for integrity engineering, engineering critical assessments, materials governance, pipeline safety, and asset data management while partnering with Engineering, Operations, Compliance, Supply Chain, and Project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Technical Oversight

Lead and develop multidisciplinary technical teams responsible for Pipeline Safety, Materials & Welding, Engineering Records, and GIS. Establish consistent engineering standards, technical governance, and integrity management practices across the organization. Mentor technical staff and supervisors while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Pipeline Integrity & Engineering

Provide technical leadership for pipeline integrity engineering programs supporting both existing assets and new construction. Oversee pressure testing programs and engineering calculations for pipeline systems. Lead Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure (MAOP) and Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP) confirmation activities, including review of traceable, verifiable, and complete documentation. Develop and provide technical oversight for Engineering Critical Assessments (ECAs) supporting integrity decisions, uprates, repairs, and fitness-for-service evaluations. Review engineering analyses supporting repair prioritization and integrity management decisions.

Materials & Welding Governance

Provide technical oversight of materials qualification, manufacturing quality, and welding engineering programs. Support evaluation of material specifications, manufacturing processes, quality documentation, and supplier qualifications. Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards and materials governance requirements.

Integrity Management & Regulatory Compliance

Oversee engineering evaluations associated with in-line inspection (ILI) results, anomaly assessments, remaining strength calculations, and repair method selection. Support overpressure protection studies, operating pressure evaluations, and other integrity engineering assessments. Lead or oversee pipeline failure investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA). Audit technical documentation to ensure engineering quality and regulatory compliance. Serve as a technical representative during regulatory inspections, audits, and external reviews.

Project Support

Provide integrity engineering support during brownfield modifications and greenfield expansion projects. Participate in design reviews and engineering studies to ensure new facilities meet applicable engineering and safety requirements. Collaborate with Project Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Compliance, and GIS teams throughout project execution.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in pipeline integrity, pipeline safety, asset integrity, or engineering within the energy infrastructure industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical engineering programs supporting pipeline integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of: Pipeline integrity engineering Pressure testing MAOP/MOP confirmation Engineering Critical Assessments (ECAs) Pipeline anomaly assessment Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Materials and welding engineering
• Experience collaborating across Engineering, Operations, Compliance, GIS, and Supply Chain organizations.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Background in metallurgy, materials engineering, welding engineering, or mechanical integrity.
• Experience supporting Engineering Critical Assessments for integrity management and fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits, or incident investigations.
• Familiarity with modern pipeline integrity management practices and industry standards.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams.

Technical Expertise

• Pipeline Integrity Management
• Engineering Critical Assessments (ECA)
• In-Line Inspection (ILI)
• MAOP/MOP Confirmation
• Pressure Testing
• Pipeline Risk Assessment
• Materials Engineering
• Welding Engineering
• Mechanical Integrity
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Asset Integrity Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• GIS-supported Asset Management
• Brownfield and Greenfield Project Support