Operations Analysis Engineer/ Operations Analysis Engineer II
Houston, TX, USA Req #1312
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Boardwalk is a limited partnership operating in the midstream portion of the natural gas and natural gas liquids industry, providing transportation and storage services for our customers. Our 14,000 miles of pipeline and storage assets provide diverse market connectivity to producers and end-users who need reliable sources of natural gas for power generation, home heating or petrochemical feedstocks. We have the experience, knowledge, and flexibility to design service offerings and create system enhancements tailored to our customers’ needs throughout the 13 states in which we operate. As an organization focused on sustainability, we are committed to protecting the environment while delivering this energy source. This commitment is made to our customers, employees, and the communities in which we operate. We incorporate environmental stewardship, safety, and compliance into our day-to-day operations and seek to strengthen and support the communities we serve.
We are currently looking for an Operations Analysis Engineer/ Operations Analysis Engineer II for our Houston, TX office.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Support operational cost saving objectives by identifying reliability improvement options and efficiency opportunities for Gulf South (GS) and Boardwalk Louisiana Midstream (BLM).
- Utilize pipeline simulation to determine operational capabilities of gas and liquid pipeline facilities including evaluating volumetric impacts for scheduled/unscheduled facility outages, in-service restrictions, and pipeline restoration/abandonment projects to minimize adverse financial and customer impacts.
- Conduct real-time and predictive gas quality evaluations for the Coastal Bend Header.
- Perform capacity scheduling processes to determine Gulf South volumetric service levels that can be provided for the five NAESB daily nomination cycles given changing pipeline operational limitations.
- Recommend pipeline facility modifications and operating changes that maximize operational capacity to effectively satisfy customer requests and enhance revenue.
- Develop pressure and flow rate of change guidelines for leak and/or rupture identification by Gas & Liquids Control.
- Support System Optimization process improvements via automated computer applications and effective database management.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Strong technical aptitude and computer skills
- Strong data management and analysis skills
- Familiarity with fluid mechanics
- Effective communication skills to interact cross-functionally
- Good interpersonal skills to work in a team environment
PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Engineering experience in the energy industry
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Boardwalk Pipelines, LP maintains a drug-free workplace and will require pre-employment drug & substance abuse testing before hire. Boardwalk Pipelines, LP is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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