Pipeline Engineer

Description: MVP Holdings is a privately owned energy logistics company headquartered in Wichita, KS. MVP and its subsidiaries provide gathering, transportation, processing, storage, distribution, marketing and other midstream services to independent oil and natural gas producers, refiners of petroleum and products and other market participants located throughout the United States.We are looking for a Pipeline Engineer to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK. The Pipeline Engineer provides general engineering support to operations, including troubleshooting system performance, hydraulic analysis, and evaluation of pumps, meters, piping, and other equipment. As part of the Engineering team, this role works closely with commercial, operations, procurement, and construction teams to fully scope and specify safe, compliant, and cost-effective projects.Essential FunctionsSupport internal and external customers with the scoping, design, construction, and operation of crude oil pipelines, terminals, and pump stations, including new construction and modifications to existing assets.Develop optimized designs for pipeline, facility, and pump station assets, and clearly communicate design intent to operations, procurement, and construction teams.Serve as the technical resource for assigned projects, including: Piping and equipment design, sizing, and specification. Coordination of internal engineering services, third-party engineers, surveyors, and consultants. Commissioning and turnover.Create and maintain hydraulic models for assigned assets.Partner with operations to identify, justify, and implement efficiency improvements across assets.Provide technical support to operations for maintenance projects and for changes to equipment (pumps, meters, etc.), piping, and storage, including hydrotests, crossings, and relocations.Develop, coordinate, and manage work plans, startup plans, line fill and line evacuation plans, and plans for significant operational changes and new business integration.Prepare AFEs and initiate MOCs for assigned projects.Ensure job books, records, drawings, and documents are created and updated in document management systems.Lead efforts to develop and maintain engineering standards and standardized designs that improve consistency, constructability, and cost efficiency across MVP’s assets.Prepare required documentation and reports for governing agencies.Assist in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.Other FunctionsComplete other duties and responsibilities as reasonably assigned by management.Support regulatory audits, inspections, and internal compliance reviews. Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesSolid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.Ability to manage multiple projects at one time, effective time management skills.Ability to accomplish tasks timely with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment when required.Ability to evaluate multiple projects to identify risks, obligations and scope gaps on projects.Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, isometrics, alignment sheets, and other engineering drawings.Experience with hydraulic modeling software and pump/piping system design.Ability to anticipate issues and solve practical problems.Highly adaptable to changing needs within the organization, adapts to rapidly changing priorities and resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritize duties and work under pressure.Ability to navigate and effect results in a complex matrix organizational structure with little guidance.Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization by phone, email, or in person.Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with staff and contractors, both local and remote, throughout the organizationExcellent proficiency using entire MS Office and 365 suite of tools.Education, Certifications, LicensesBachelor’s degree from an accredited university in engineering is required.Valid Driver’s License and Insurable Driving Record is required.Work Experience10+ years of experience in an engineering role is preferred.5+ years of Oil & Gas or Energy experience is preferred.Physical RequirementsAbility to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and moving the whole body to walk, climb, stoop, reach, crawl, crouch, stand and kneel for an extensive amount of time.Ability to grasp and use hand tools and reach with hands and arms.Ability to push, pull, and lift 25 lbs. periodically.Ability to sit and operate a computer for an extended period of time.Must be able to work in extreme temperature due to weather conditions and operating conditions.Ability to drive/ride in vehicles over rough roads and to wear necessary PPE when on field sites.TravelUp to 30% travel to project locations, vendor sites, and the field, as necessary.Ability to periodically travel for extended periods of time.PI9fdf050bf154-26289-41940729