Integrity Engineer – Field Job

HYBRID ELIGIBILITY

This position works a hybrid schedule, spending time remotely and in the office in Tioga, ND. The current hybrid schedule provides flexibility to collaborate in the office Tuesdays through Thursdays and work from home Mondays and Fridays. With our 9/80 feature you get time off every other Friday when you work at least 80 hours over the preceding nine days.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees field pipeline integrity activities for Hess North Dakota pipelines, including but not limited to in-line inspection (ILI) coordination, integrity dig oversite, failure investigation, and repair recommendations/support. 
• Coordinates with engineering teams, operations, non-destructive examination (NDE) contractors, dig contractors, repair contractors, land, regulatory,
• and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of field activities to meet Integrity team schedules. Support outlining timelines, resource requirements, and deliverables as needed.
• Executes ILI runs and coordinates efforts with operations and contractors to ensure a high likelihood of run success. This includes reviewing pipeline documents, historical data, and operating parameters.
• Responsible for ILI follow-up activities, including validation digs, inspections, and repairs. 
  • Verifying dig location is correct based on data supplied
  • Verifying significant anomalies are discovered, correctly located, and that field results are correctly aligned with ILI run data
  • Ensuring that coating and pipe repairs are performed completely, well documented, and performed with quality 
  • Verifying reports are complete and accurate while ensuring proper Operator Qualification (OQ) of field personnel.
• Select appropriate NDE techniques to ensure the identification of anomalies.
• Prepares detailed reports of integrity work scopes to submit to corresponding integrity team members summarizing findings. Review and maintain accurate records of inspections, assessments, and repair activities.
• Collects quality data and supports engineering analysis of results – remaining strength, corrosion growth rates, remaining life, and reassessment intervals.
• Communicates results and recommendations to all appropriate parties.
• Ensures proper document retention and ensure all project and survey data, records, and reports are kept in the appropriate database.
• Leads and supports field failure investigations and root cause analysis. Provide ‘boots on the ground’ support to gather failure data and ensure appropriate countermeasures are taken.
• Provides input and advice for Management of Changes as it relates to pipeline integrity.
• Ensures compliance with industry regulations, standards, recommended practices, and environmental guidelines.
• Develops and improves program standards, processes, and procedures, and strive for continuous improvement.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements affecting Hess for the purpose of recommending changes in process.
• Monitors daily field activities to ensure cost control measures are in place. 
• Manages multiple project accruals/forecasts and other project accounting and reporting activities.
• Reviews and approves contractor invoices or daily field tickets.
• Drives embedment of Hess safety procedures, best practices and standard work as defined by the expectation of a safety leader.  
• Designs and/or maintains key dashboards and metrics to support safety, quality, delivery, and cost visibility as part of operational control process.

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience & Skills

• 5+ years oil and gas industry experience or equivalent industry related experience
• Experience in pipeline integrity assessments preferred
• Knowledge of pipeline materials, corrosion mechanisms, inspection techniques, and integrity assessment methods 
• Proficiency in reading and marking up P&ID and Pipeline Construction Drawings
• Working knowledge of PHMSA 49, CFR 195, and 49 CFR 192 as it pertains to pipeline integrity
• Preferred: Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards such as:
  • API 570, API 579-1 /ASME FFS-1, API 1163, API 1183, ASME/BPVC, ASME B31G, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8, ASME B31.8s, NACE SP0204, AMPP/NACE SP0169 to name a few
• Understanding of ILI and NDE technology, capabilities, and limitations
• Understanding of threats to pipeline integrity
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, SAP, GIS) 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail and process improvements
• Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision in a diverse, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to manage activities for multiple projects in parallel while effectively managing time and resources required. 

Education, Training & Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.

Core Behaviors

• Strong Lean knowledge and/or demonstrates ability to learn following skills:
  • Teach/coach:  5-Whys, Mistake Proofing, 5S
  • Lead/facilitate: Standard Work Instruction, Structured Problem Solving (A3), Leader Standard Work, Spaghetti Diagrams, Swim Lane Mapping, Dashboards and Operating Rhythm, and Conditions of Satisfaction
  • Participate/use: Rapid Improvement Events, Value Stream Mapping, Business Planning A3
• Demonstrates Leading at Hess Competencies including but not limited to:
  • Focus for and capability to coach/mentor/develop team members
  • Able to influence without authority across organizational boundaries
  • Able to lead change with various stakeholders
  • Able to lead a team to deliver results
• Team Development
  • Ensure further development of all contract personnel through performance evaluation, feedback, and coaching. 
  • Provide direction to team members emphasizing quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, environment/health/safety, and morale.
  • Develop and maintain positive team member relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony.

Work Environment

• Role in Tioga, ND on a 9/80 work schedule with field visits as needed
• Field Time (“go see”, meetings/collaboration) – 80%
• Desk Time (admin, invoices, data analysis, emails) – 20%

WHAT WE OFFER

Hess provides a comprehensive range of compensation and benefit programs that help you to take care of your health, protect your income, and build savings for the future. Our compensation philosophy is simple – we pay for performance.  The better you and the company perform, the more you can earn.  Here are a few highlights:
 

Base Salary

• Base salaries are competitive, and market based, with pay increases based on objective measures and upward moves.

Annual Incentive Plan

• Every employee participates in our Annual Incentive Plan, which awards a bonus based on how well we fare as a company on our annual performance scorecard and the person’s level of contribution.

All Employee Share Plan

• All employees are Hess stockholders, so they share in the success they help create for the company. Shares are granted to new employees who do not receive stock as part of their compensation package.

Benefits

• Hess cares about your well-being and wants to help you be your best self.  That’s why we offer a compelling benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Highlights include: medical, dental, and vision coverage; a health savings account; 401 (K) and pension plan; a nationally recognized wellness program; and company paid basic life and disability insurance.

Learn more about our programs at https://hessbenefits.com/.

Learning & Development 

• We believe in lifelong learning and provide a suite of on-demand and instructor-led learning opportunities, in addition to a tuition reimbursement program, designed to help you achieve your professional goals.  Learning encompasses on-the-job interaction with highly skilled colleagues, self-guided study, training, mentoring and participation in formal networks (e.g., technical and employee resource groups.)

WHY HESS?

We aim to be the world’s most trusted energy partner. Modern life and continued human prosperity depends upon access to affordable and secure energy and all forms of energy are required for an orderly and just future. Hess is ideally positioned to provide low-cost oil and gas reliably to help meet the world’s growing energy needs in a way that protects the health and safety of our people, safeguards the environment, and makes a lasting positive impact in the communities where we do business. 

Everything we do is guided by six core values – Integrity, People, Performance, Social Responsibility, Value Creation, and Independent Spirit, from how we treat our employees to how we interact with our neighbors, suppliers and business partners.  They are the basic building blocks of our culture and represent our company’s collective conscience. While our strategy changes over time based on business conditions, our values are enduring. 

We are an industry leader in the Bakken shale play in North Dakota, one of the largest producers in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and a critical natural gas producer and supplier to Malaysia and Thailand. Our exploration and appraisal activities are offshore Guyana, one of the industry’s largest oil discoveries in the past decade, as well as in the Gulf of Mexico and Suriname. 

We are recognized around the world as an industry leader in environmental, social and governance performance and disclosure. 

Hess provides challenging and rewarding opportunities for personal growth. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the world and in their careers. Unlike much larger companies, we are agile and every member of the team, regardless of level or position, plays an important role. 

We invite you to learn more about what makes us a special place to work.  Click here (www.hess.com) 

Hess is committed to maintaining a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit Diversity and Inclusion | Hess Corporation. To request reasonable accommodation, click here or send an email to MyHR@Hess.com.

Posting Notes: Cathy Nichols | Employee | Facilities & Projects | United States| North Dakota | Tioga | | No | 27405