Manager of Integrity Services (Pipeline)

Texas Gas Transmission; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP in Houston seeks a Manager of Integrity Services to lead the Asset Integrity team ensuring safe, compliant operation of the assets. You will supervise teams covering Pipeline Safety, Materials & Welding, Engineering Records, and GIS, and oversee MAOP/MOP confirmation and ECAs.

Key responsibilities include guiding ILI data assessments, regulatory adherence, and coordinating with Project Execution, Operations, Compliance, and Supply Chain to maintain data integrity and

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Experience with pipeline integrity, safety or engineering functions is required.
• Licensure (P.E.) or advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to supervisors in Pipeline Safety, Materials & Welding, Engineering Records, and GIS.
• Oversee MAOP/MOP confirmation activities and related documentation.
• Review ECAs supporting integrity decisions and regulatory justifications.
• SUPPORT ILI anomaly assessments, remaining strength evaluations, and repair prioritization.
• Lead regulatory engagements and audits with PHMSA/State agencies.
• Support brownfield and greenfield project integrity reviews and pre-commissioning checks.

Skills

Regulatory adherence

Engineering evaluations

MAOP/MOP

ECAs

ILI data

Welding & materials governance

Project collaboration

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Technical communication

Leadership supervision

Education

BS in Engineering from ABET accredited university

Master’s degree; P.E. license preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP (NYSE BWP) is a midstream master limited partnership that provides transportation, storage, gathering and processing of natural gas and liquids for its customers. Additional information about the Partnership can be found on its website at www.bwpmlp.com. Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve. Additional information about the company can be found online at www.bwpipelines.com. We are currently looking for a Manager of Integrity Services for our Houston, Texas office.

Position Description

This position serves as the Manager of Integrity Services within the Asset Integrity organization and is responsible for leading multiple supervisory functions that provide technical, engineering, and regulatory adherence support to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of Boardwalk Pipelines’ assets. The role oversees supervisors responsible for Pipeline Safety, Materials & Welding, Engineering Records, and GIS, ensuring alignment across integrity engineering, safety requirements, materials governance, and asset data stewardship.

The Integrity Services team supports both new and existing facilities and supports adherence to applicable pipeline safety regulations, including 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195. The Manager provides leadership and oversight for engineering evaluations, Engineering Critical Assessments (ECAs), integrity-related documentation reviews, materials governance support, and failure investigations across Boardwalk Pipelines’ assets.

This position includes oversight of pressure testing programs, MAOP/MOP confirmation activities, anomaly assessments from in-line inspection (ILI) data, repair method selection, ECA development and technical review, technical support of the Approved Manufacturers List (AML), and regulatory support activities. The role collaborates closely with Project Execution, Operations, Compliance, and Supply Chain teams to support integrity assurance while maintaining clear ownership boundaries for enterprise compliance and procurement programs.

The position also provides technical guidance and regulatory adherence oversight during the design and execution of brownfield modifications and greenfield expansion projects, including participation in design reviews, integrity-related studies, and verification that new facilities meet applicable pipeline safety requirements prior to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Provide leadership and functional oversight to supervisors responsible for Pipeline Safety, Materials & Welding, Engineering Records, and GIS, ensuring consistent application of integrity engineering, materials governance, and regulatory adherence expectations.
• Lead and review pressure testing calculations and programs in accordance with 49 CFR Part 192 Subpart J and 49 CFR Part 195 Subpart E.
• Oversee MAOP (192) and MOP (195) confirmation activities, including review of traceable, verifiable, and complete (TVC) documentation.
• Develop, review, and provide technical oversight of Engineering Critical Assessments (ECAs) supporting MAOP reconfirmation, special permits, uprates, repairs, and other integrity-related decisions.
• Provide technical support for the Approved Manufacturers List (AML), including evaluation of materials, manufacturing processes, quality documentation, and fitness-for-service considerations.
• Provide oversight of in-line inspection (ILI) anomaly assessments, including evaluation methodologies, remaining strength calculations, repair prioritization, and repair method selection.
• Conduct and review uprate studies, odorization evaluations, and overpressure protection (OPP) assessments to support regulatory adherence.
• Oversee pipeline anomaly and failure investigations, ensuring root cause analyses (RCAs) are conducted in accordance with 49 CFR 192.617 and internal procedures.
• Audit integrity-related engineering and technical documentation for accuracy and alignment with applicable pipeline safety requirements.
• Serve as a key technical representative during PHMSA and State agency audits, inspections, and regulatory engagements.
• Provide integrity engineering and regulatory adherence support during brownfield and greenfield project development, including participation in design reviews and integrity-related studies.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Strong working knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 191, 192 and 195, with demonstrated experience supporting regulatory adherence within pipeline integrity, safety or engineering functions.
• Experience leading or overseeing engineering evaluations related to pipeline integrity, including pressure testing, MAOP/MOP confirmation, uprates, overpressure protection, and repair method selection.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, or providing technical oversight of Engineering Critical Assessments (ECAs) supporting integrity decisions, special permits or regulatory justifications.
• Working knowledge of in-line inspection (ILI) technologies and anomaly assessment methodologies, including remaining strength evaluations and repair prioritization.
• Experience supporting materials and welding governance, including review of welding procedures, qualification records, materials traceability and technical evaluation of manufacturers or materials.
• Experience providing technical support to an Approved Manufacturers List (AML) or equivalent materials qualification process.
• Demonstrated ability to support or lead pipeline anomaly and failure investigations, including coordination of root cause analyses (RCAs) in accordance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.
• Experience collaborating across Project Execution (Engineering), Operations, Compliance, GIS and Supply Chain organizations to support asset integrity and regulatory adherence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document technical evaluations, engineering justifications and integrity-related findings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly with technical documentation, data quality and audit readiness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel up to 15% to support field investigations, audits, project reviews and regulatory engagements.
• 8+ years of experience in pipeline integrity, pipeline safety or engineering roles within the natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline industry.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, And Experience

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) or demonstrated experience performing senior-level integrity engineering evaluations in lieu of licensure.
• Advanced experience with Engineering Critical Assessments (ECAs) supporting MAOP reconfirmation, special permits, uprates, repair decisions or fitness-for-service evaluations.
• Education or professional background in metallurgy, materials science, welding engineering or mechanical integrity.
• Strong working knowledge of API, ASME and industry integrity standards, including but not limited to:
  • API STD 1163 (ILI validation)
  • API RP 1173 (Pipeline Safety Management Systems)
  • ASME B31.8 / B31.8S
  • API 5L and related materials standards
• Experience supporting PHMSA inspections, audits, incident investigations or enforcement actions, including preparation of technical responses and supporting documentation.
• Familiarity with PHMSA Mega Rule requirements, including MAOP reconfirmation, TVC documentation, ECA expectations and material verification.
• Experience supporting or overseeing welding procedures, welder qualifications and construction integrity programs.
• Experience working with GIS-based asset data, alignment of spatial data with integrity and regulatory needs and support of regulatory reporting.
• Working knowledge of pipeline risk assessment methodologies and integrity management principles.
• Experience supporting or participating in brownfield modifications and greenfield pipeline projects, including design reviews and pre-commissioning integrity evaluations.
• Demonstrated experience leading or mentoring supervisors or multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Prior experience in both natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems.

Required Education

• BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited University

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in related field; Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Additional Information

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hiring. Boardwalk Pipelines, LP, is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.