Leak Detection Engineer

Western Midstream

The Woodlands, TX, US
On-site
Leak detection program management
Phmsa regulations compliance
Computational pipeline monitoring (cpm)
The Leak Detection Engineer will be responsible for the management, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Leak Detection Program in compliance with DOT PHMSA regulations

Job Summary

  • The Leak Detection Engineer will be responsible for the management, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Leak Detection Program in compliance with DOT PHMSA regulations.
  • This role serves as a subject matter expert, providing technical leadership, consultation, and oversight to ensure that leak detection systems (LDS) are effectively designed, implemented, and maintained to support safe and reliable pipeline operations.
  • The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Petroleum Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in pipeline operations, control systems, flow assurance or leak detection engineering.

Matching Summary

The Leak Detection Engineer will be responsible for the management, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Leak Detection Program in compliance with DOT PHMSA regulations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Leak Detection Program management
  • PHMSA regulations compliance
  • Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM)
  • real-time transient models (RTTM)
  • pipeline simulation tools
  • SCADA systems
  • fluid dynamics

Nice-to-have

  • risk assessments
  • root-cause analyses
  • incident investigations
  • API 1175 performance-based systems
  • data analytics
  • industry best practices

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years experience
  • PHMSA-regulated pipeline experience
  • Familiarity with 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195
  • Working knowledge of API 1130, API 1175, API 1165
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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