Senior Pipeline Integrity Engineer

Why Keyera?

It's our purpose-driven culture, benefits, and people. From flexible, customizable benefits and an employer-funded pension plan to our Keyera Connects social investment program and paid employee volunteer days, we're focused on empowering our people and communities.

When you work with us, you'll enjoy:

Flexible Benefits to meet your individual and family needs, including

• $3,500 plus 4.5% of base salary each year to customize your benefits and investments

• Saving plan options, including an Employee Share Purchase Plan, RRSP, and TFSA

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan funded by Keyera up to 10% of base salary

• Wellness Personal Spending Account of $750 per year to cover wellness expenses

Paid vacation and eight flex days each year

• Two paid volunteer days each year to support the causes that are most important to you

• Employee Family Assistance Program with a variety of support resources from professional counselling to financial planning support and more.

Role/Location Specific

• Keyera's Northern Allowance is a tiered incentive program based on years of service, currently offered to employees working at the following locations: Grande Prairie Office, Wapiti, Simonette, Gold Creek, South Cheecham, and Fox Creek Terminal. This information reflects the current state of the program and may be subject to change over time.

Please note that compensation and benefits may be different based on the work location, position, and a candidate's experience and qualifications.

THE POSITION

Keyera seeks a highly skilled and experienced Senior Pipeline Integrity Specialist to join our Asset Integrity Team. This position will be based in Calgary and will be focused on supporting and mentoring a team of engineers and technologists. The individual will provide expertise and technical guidance in the identification, susceptibility, assessment, and remediation of hazards impacting Keyera's pipeline assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support/mentor a team of engineers and technologists with overall accountability for pipeline integrity threat management programs including: corrosion, crack, deformation threat management and threat Integration
• Oversee the development of analysis processes to evaluate and determine the safe operating conditions of the pipeline system related to assigned threat management programs.  Provide recommendations on mitigation and pipeline repair needs
• Review and maintain Pipeline Integrity Management Program (PIMP), pipeline standards and procedures
• Co-ordinate the provision of subject matter expertise to various technical departments throughout Keyera
• Lead the technical improvements in pipeline integrity assessment methods and techniques associated with assigned threat management programs through involvement in company and industry research and development activities
• Support staff through external PIMP audits
• Review records and provide recommendations on acquisitions and divestitures
• Co-ordinate strong stakeholder engagement and communication with departments through the Keyera organization that support or are supported by the assigned threat management programs
• Provide Effective Technical Support to Engineering Projects
• Support the (MOC) process as it applies to pipeline assets
• Provide compliance monitoring support using key performance indicators and communicating the results to management
• Lead or participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are tracked and completed
• Collaborate with the Team Lead - Pipeline Integrity to set yearly goals, objectives, and plans for the Pipeline Integrity Team
• Travel to operating areas as needed to promote the PIMP and support investigations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or diploma in an Engineering-related discipline plus at least 10 years of related experience, and registration or eligibility for registration as a P. Eng. with APEGA  
• Previous experience in integrity management, application and/or development
• Previous experience in ILI/NDE interpretation and processes.
• Previous experience or knowledge of pipeline operations or related environment
• Previous experience in pipeline repair and repair methods.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to successfully lead colleagues through difficult issues
• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring qualities 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to drive for results through improving processes
• Demonstrated personal agility 
• Strong understand of cathodic protection principles (AMPP CP Level 3 or higher preferred)
• Proven leadership, communication, organization, analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across organizational boundaries
• This position is office based with occasional requirements to travel to field offices, field excavations, industry committees/conferences, vendor facilities, regulatory offices, and other locations as required

At Keyera, we embrace collaboration, inclusion, and a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. Our values foster an environment for every person to bring their whole self to work.

We offer a well-rounded total compensation package and a comprehensive benefits program designed with the well-being and empowerment of our employees and their families in mind.

If you are interested in an opportunity to join a winning, purpose-driven culture then you'll enjoy a career with us.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.