Pipeline Specialist / Engineer, Gas Generation Support
Description
Pipeline Specialist / Engineer, Gas Generation Support
SCS, Technical & Project Solutions - DOT Pipelines
This position is flexible to be located within the traditional Southern Company footprint (Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi)
WORK LOCATION
This position is flexible to be located in Alabama, Georgia, or Mississippi, with the expectation that you can successfully telework and would be willing to travel to work and/or field location on a routine (to be determined) and as-needed basis.
This position will require a mix of both field and office work.
Field work will primarily consist of travel to Southern Company generation sites within Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.
Some office work can be performed remotely (telework/work from home).
TRAVEL
Overnight travel is required (approximately 50%).
Majority of travel will be to Southern Company generation sites within Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi.
POSITION SUMMARY
Support Southern Company Pipelines as the operator of record for various DOT-regulated pipelines to ensure compliance with various state and federal pipeline safety requirements (e.g. 49 CFR Parts 40, 191, 192, 195, and 199). Supervise several pipeline specialists in the operations and maintenance of ten pipelines in four states (as of 3/2022). Provide technical direction to gas system owners at power generation sites and support their O&M and outage work whenever possible. Provide support for SCS's Fuels (Gas Procurement) whenever possible.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree required.
An Engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution or related degree discipline strongly preferred.
Experience:
Experience in operation and maintenance of DOT-regulated pipelines is strongly preferred. Preferred pipeline experience would include natural gas, water/wastewater, fuel oil, or CO2.
Experience in operation and maintenance of pipeline components such as valves, performance water bath heaters, filters, etc.
Proficiency with codes, standards, and industry methodologies.
Experience related with DOT CFR Title 49, Part 192 for natural gas pipelines, Part 195 for hazardous liquid pipelines, AWWA for water pipelines and state requirements, etc...
Experience with cathodic protection requirements for pipelines.
Experience in reviewing equipment repair work scope.
Experience in developing O&M specifications and enforcing contract provisions.
Experience in planning and budgeting.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Abide by all safety rules and help establish and maintain a culture focused on safety.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Gas Support Department within Technical Services - Mechanical Support
Supervise the several pipeline specialists.
Budget for capital and O&M spending.
Purchase and manage various capital equipment.
Manage operations, maintenance & emergency activities for Southern Company Pipelines.
FlowGIS is an ESRI-based software that incorporates land, operations, maintenance, and compliance into a single system where tasks may easily be tracked and records are available to be exported.
Support the competent person with the Corrosion Control Program (49 CFR Subpart I)
Support the coordinator of the Damage Prevention Program (192.614)
Support the coordinator of the Emergency Response Program (192.615)
Support the coordinator of the Public Awareness Program (192.616)
Support the Operator Qualifications Program (49 CFR 192 Subpart N).
Support the Transmission Integrity Management Program (49 CFR 192 Subpart O).
Administer various contracts.
Represent Southern Company Pipelines well in all regulatory inspections.
Manage various projects and integrity assessments, including In-Line Inspections (ILI or -smart pigging-) and corresponding -bell hole- inspections (typically one each per year).
RELOCATION
BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
Excellent benefits packages which includes:
Medical and dental coverage
Defined Pension/Cash Balance Benefit Plan
Performance-sharing plan
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Bonus opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
*Please submit an updated resume with your application* **
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Job Field: Gas Pipeline Operations & Maintenance
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Alabama-Metro Birmingham/Eastern AL-Birmingham
Operating Company: Southern Company Services
Other Locations: Alabama, United States, Georgia, Mississippi
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 50 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
The Energy Center - 3535 Colonnade Parkway (3535Birmingham)
3535 Colonnade Parkway
Birmingham, 35243
Req ID: SCS2010339
