Operations Planning Engineer
Core
Apply engineering principles to support the efficient operation of natural gas pipelines and storage systems, ensuring daily operational efficiency and planning maintenance/project activities.
Role type
Operations Planning Engineer
Builds
Operational modes, procedures, and data analysis tools for pipeline capacity optimization
Domain
Energy infrastructure (Natural Gas Pipelines)
Required skills
Hydraulic pipeline simulation modeling, fluid flow analysis, risk analysis, data analysis tool development, stakeholder collaboration, project planning
Preferred skills
Python programming, U.S. natural gas industry operations experience
Technologies
DNV Synergi Gas, Gregg Engineering, Microsoft Office, Python
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Gas Control and Operations to ensure efficient daily operations across pipeline segments; Plan, execute, and communicate maintenance and project activities; Utilize hydraulic simulation models to evaluate pipeline capacity and constraints; Develop operational modes and procedures; Analyze risk and identify critical facilities using commercial and technical data; Develop data analysis tools to optimize capacity.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC