Pipeline Operations Engineer II – Reliability & Optimization

DT Midstream Inc; Grand Cane (LA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DT Midstream Inc. in Grand Cane, LA, seeks a Pipeline Operations Engineer II to oversee safe, reliable, and efficient operation of pipeline systems and related facilities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across assets. The role combines field and office work, supporting maintenance planning, pigging programs, integrity management, and data-driven decisions to ensure safety and asset

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in pipeline operations or related industries.
• Knowledge of pipeline operations, maintenance, and integrity management principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize pipeline system performance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of products.
• Support daily operations by providing engineering guidance, project management, scheduling support on maintenance activities, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Update and maintain regulatory pipeline records for ongoing operations.
• Manage the maintenance pigging program. Activities encompass scheduling, validating, inspecting condition and inventory management of pigs and replacement parts.
• Support pipeline integrity management programs, including inspections, risk assessments, corrosion mitigation, corrosion monitoring and remediation planning.
• Assist in reliability centered maintenance and asset lifecycle planning activities.
• Provide operational input to project engineering on pipeline projects, well connects, and pipeline expansions.
• Investigate equipment failures, incidents, and operational anomalies to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to pipeline reliability and integrity.
• Work with the system planning group to evaluate pipeline capacity, hydraulic performance, and operating conditions.
• Participate in hazard analyses, incident investigations, and regulatory audits.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance compliance and operational safety.
• Review engineering designs, specifications, and construction plans.
• Conduct hydraulic modeling, pressure analysis, and operational studies.
• Support commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.
• Develop technical reports, engineering calculations, and recommendations.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and metrics to support decision-making.
• Lead or participate in process improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

SCADA knowledge

Operations optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Engineering software tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

DT Midstream Inc. in Grand Cane, LA, seeks a Pipeline Operations Engineer II to oversee safe, reliable, and efficient operation of pipeline systems and related facilities.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive continuous improvement across assets. The role combines field and office work, supporting maintenance planning, pigging programs, integrity management, and data-driven decisions to ensure safety and asset