Pipeline Control Room Engineer – Reliability & Optimization

Harvest Midstream Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Midstream Company is seeking an experienced control room engineer to provide engineering support for pipeline control room operations, focusing on system reliability and performance in Houston. You will collaborate with SCADA and Automation teams to enhance data quality, alarm management, and control room technology improvements.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, corrective actions, and CRM compliance, with opportunities to lead CRM and leak detection initiatives, participate in

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of engineering experience in pipeline operations, control room operations, and CRM regulations.
• Experience with SCADA systems and pipeline control applications.
• Experience supporting CPM or leak detection systems.
• Knowledge of PHMSA Control Room Management regulations (49 CFR Part 195 and/or Part 192).
• Experience with alarm management programs.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling and pipeline operations (preferred).
• Strong data analytics and troubleshooting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word & Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for pipeline control room operations, including system reliability and performance.
• Support system upgrades, enhancements, testing, and implementation of new technologies.
• Partner with SCADA and Automation teams to support system reliability, data quality, alarm management, and control room technology improvements.
• Analyze operational data and system performance to support energy management and identify optimization opportunities that improve reliability and reduce costs.
• Lead or participate in root cause analyses for control room system failures and operational events.
• Develop corrective action plans and monitor implementation through completion.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning efforts.
• Provide technical ownership and compliance support for CRM requirements, including adequate controller information, change management, operating experience reviews, training support, compliance validation, and documentation.
• Lead alarm management initiatives including alarm rationalization, performance monitoring, KPI development, and CRM compliance.
• Lead periodic assessments of CRM, alarm management, and leak detection programs to ensure effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Control Room Operations and the Pipeline Regulatory Specialist on DOT audits, regulatory inquiries, and compliance responses.
• Maintain CRM documentation and compliance evidence in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Support Management of Change reviews for control room systems, procedures, alarms, and related operating impacts.
• Support computational pipeline monitoring and leak detection systems.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics related to control room operations, CRM compliance, leak detection effectiveness, alarm performance, and system reliability.
• Investigate leak detection alarms and system performance issues.
• Perform system testing, validation, and performance assessments.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational reliability, controller effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and cost performance.
• Lead small to medium-sized projects involving control room technologies, CRM enhancements, leak detection improvements, and operational system upgrades.

Skills

SCADA systems

Alarm management

Data analytics

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harvest Midstream Company is seeking an experienced control room engineer to provide engineering support for pipeline control room operations, focusing on system reliability and performance in Houston. You will collaborate with SCADA and Automation teams to enhance data quality, alarm management, and control room technology improvements.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, corrective actions, and CRM compliance, with opportunities to lead CRM and leak detection initiatives, participate in