Pipeline Integrity Engineer: Compliance & Risk Leader

Northwestern Energy; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 74,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Healthcare

Education reimbursement

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy's Pipeline Integrity team seeks an experienced GTS Pipeline Compliance Integrity Engineer to maintain TIMP, develop risk models, and ensure compliance with 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192 and Canadian OPR. Based in Butte, MT, the role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Gas Control, Cathodic Protection and Construction to safeguard the gas transmission system.

The role covers multiple levels, emphasizes integrity management, risk modeling, audits, and field inspections, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum, Metallurgical preferred.
• PE licensure preferred; Montana/South Dakota licensure a plus.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline integrity management and regulatory standards.
• Experience with risk modeling, inspections, and field operations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Transmission Integrity Management Plan (TIMP) and develop processes to improve the integrity program and compliance with 49 CFR192 Subpart O and Canadian OPR.
• Develop and maintain pipeline risk models using system data and industry information; assess threats and determine risks.
• Assist with the Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure Reconfirmation program.
• Develop and maintain a program for assessments outside High Consequence Areas; evaluate risk and determine actions.
• Participate in field pipeline integrity inspections as allowed by 49 CFR192 Subpart O/Canadian OPR.
• Assist with GIS system growth and integrity functionality; review GIS data and improve collection processes.
• Develop procedures for integrity projects including bypassing, purging, commissioning, shutdown, and inspection.
• Assist with regulatory audits in Montana, South Dakota, and Canada; produce integrity reports.

Skills

SAP

Adobe

Microsoft Office

GasCalc

PipelineToolbox

Databases

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE licensure preferred

Tools

SAP

Adobe

Microsoft Office

GasCalc

PipelineToolbox

Databases

SQL

Python

Job description

NorthWestern Energy's Pipeline Integrity team seeks an experienced GTS Pipeline Compliance Integrity Engineer to maintain TIMP, develop risk models, and ensure compliance with 49 CFR Parts 191 and 192 and Canadian OPR. Based in Butte, MT, the role collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Gas Control, Cathodic Protection and Construction to safeguard the gas transmission system.

The role covers multiple levels, emphasizes integrity management, risk modeling, audits, and field inspections, with