Job Summary:
Integrity Verification Engineer is responsible for supporting the Southern Company Gas AGLC and CGC Integrity Verification Programs including MAOP Reconfirmation and Regulator Station Review Program (RSRP). This support with include detailed research and prudent evaluation of asset records and physical attributes based on codes, standards, and practices established by PHMSA, the Company, and Industry. The role requires significant coordination with TIMP, Engineering Design, Con Ops and GIS & Asset Data Services as well as review of intense documentation and data. This role will also require close coordination with outside consultants and contractors including project management, project controls, engineering and construction. This position can potentially have direct employee reports and/or contractor reports.
Functional Expertise:
Develop technical procedures, projects, and engineering designs, by interacting with staff and performing quality reviews to ensure designs meet PHMSA, State, and Company standards
Perform analysis in support of MAOP Reconfirmation method selection including review of hydrotest vs replace, downrate or retirement
Implementation support of regulator station data including operating diagram, health scores, SFL's, as-found drawings into existing systems including AR and GIS.
Familiarity with GIS transmission and core modules as well as Laserfiche. Job requires analytical analysis utilizing a combination of GIS and other record sources.
Familiarity with review of construction documentation include contractor as-builts, engineering as-builts, weld log, material log, enhanced GIS data, MTR's and hydrotest documentation.
Work to establish and organize the detailed historical records pertaining to gas system integrity
Track projects from concept through completion with responsibility for schedule and budget variances
Follow established Asset Development Processes (ADP) to ensure meaningful structure exists to meet departmental and company objectives
Business Acumen:
Continued development of permanent record and evaluation standards
Design engineering solutions that provide the most efficient and cost-effective long-term solutions for ongoing issues with the gas distribution system
Follow manager's guidance for developing roles and responsibilities for department and contractors
Ensure that applicable requirements and standards for reporting are followed
Assure compliance with Company policies & procedures
Identify and properly manage project risk
Engagement:
Collaborate with Construction Management, Engineering Design, GIS and Asset Data Services, System Integrity, and System Planning leaders to produce effective solutions and designs
Develop project and program metrics monthly
Support projects through complete lifecycle
Schedule and develop regular department and project meetings
Driving Results:
Provide scheduling and budgeting support to ensure that budgeted projects are constructed within budget year
Develop project execution plans
Support departmental O&M goals
Participate in development and review of contractor bids including scorecard development
Establish quality tracking and scoring for key partner contracts
Related Work Experience:
Experience in engineering, construction, or operations in gas distribution or related energy field
Position is in the Engineer Job Family and will be filled at grade level 3, 4, 5 or 6 based on current grade level and related work experience
Grade Level Requirements
LEVEL 3
Required
BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil or General)
1-2 years of progressive Engineering experience
Preferred :
Strong engineering and construction knowledge with natural gas distribution systems, gas engineering principles and theories
In-depth understanding of DOT Part 192 pipeline safety regulations
Ability to use project management tools and methods (e.g., earned value analysis, critical path scheduling, project administration, establishing project teams)
Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
Ability to influence and persuade in decision making.
MS Office - advanced proficiency
Southern Company Gas GIS familiarity
LEVEL 4:
Education and Experience:
Required:
BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, General or Civil)
2 -3 years of progressive Engineering experience
Preferred:
Strong engineering and construction knowledge with natural gas distribution systems, gas engineering principles and theories
In-depth understanding of DOT Part 192 pipeline safety regulations
Ability to use project management tools and methods (e.g., earned value analysis, critical path scheduling, project administration, establishing project teams)
Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
Ability to influence and persuade in decision making.
MS Office - advanced proficiency
Southern Company Gas GIS familiarity
LEVEL 5:
Education and Experience:
Required:
BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, General or Civil)
5 years of progressive engineering experience in gas standards and materials, project engineering or construction management of natural gas, pipeline facilities or other applicable industries.
2 + years familiarity and experience with Gas Safety regulations or utility pipeline construction practices
Preferred
5-7 years of experience operations, construction, project management, engineering, quality, safety
1-2 years supervisory or project leader experience
Strong engineering and construction knowledge with natural gas distribution systems, gas engineering principles and theories
In-depth understanding of DOT Part 192 pipeline safety regulations
Ability to use project management tools and methods (e.g., earned value analysis, critical path scheduling, project administration, establishing project teams)
Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
Ability to influence and persuade in decision making.
MS Office - advanced proficiency
Southern Company Gas GIS familiarity
LEVEL 6:
Education and Experience:
Required:
BA/BS in Engineering (Mechanical, General or Civil)
7 years of progressive engineering experience in gas standards and materials, project engineering or construction management of natural gas, pipeline facilities or other applicable industries.
5 + years familiarity and experience with Gas Safety regulations or utility pipeline construction practices
Engineer in Training (E.I.T.)
Preferred
7 years of experience operations, construction, project management, engineering, quality, safety
1-2 years supervisory or project leader experience
Professional Engineer (PE)
Strong engineering and construction knowledge with natural gas distribution systems, gas engineering principles and theories
In-depth understanding of DOT Part 192 pipeline safety regulations
Ability to use project management tools and methods (e.g., earned value analysis, critical path scheduling, project administration, establishing project teams)
Ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
Ability to influence and persuade in decision making.
MS Office - advanced proficiency
Southern Company Gas GIS familiarity
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Exposure to all types of weather
Travel: 10% - 20%
Keyboarding: 75%
Periodic Field Presence at Construction Sites
This position is based at 10 Peachtree Place in Atlanta GA
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers' and communities' needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit 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.
Job Identification: 6431
Job Category: Engineering
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: AGL Services Company
