Analyst-Equipment

Primary purpose:

To perform routine duties to include natural gas, crude oil, and CO2 compressors/pumps and equipment driver mechanical and performance analysis.  Also, will include equipment vibration analysis and reporting, exhaust analysis and reporting, technical support and recommendations, some 3rd party oversight and other duties as required.  This position may be filled in an alternate location with hiring manager discretion and approval. 

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Routine motor, engine, turbine, pump and compressor performance analysis and report generation.
• Routine vibration testing and data analysis, ongoing vibration mitigation program.
• Engine and compressor modeling to establish or correct performance and control system accuracy.
• Ultrasonic leak detection and quantification.
• Monitor reliability of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Provide problem determination and resolution through root cause analysis and technical reporting.
• Occasional portable emissions testing and modeling.
• Identify, report, and assist in the correction of environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and communicate the mechanical health of equipment to local and regional management.
• Perform all work in compliance with all company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Assist with start-up and commissioning of new natural gas, oil, or CO2 transmission equipment. 
• Extensive overnight travel can/may be required.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified and defined.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Two (2) year degree in Applied Science or an Engineering related field from an accredited college.
• A minimum of 2 years direct work experience may be considered as a substitute for a degree.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Good math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer focus in dealing with engineering, field operations, and other internal and external groups.
• Ability to effectively organize, plan, prioritize, document, and complete work with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be comfortable working with remote pipeline systems and personnel. 
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge and experience with electronic equipment, high pressure gas, processing equipment, reciprocating two and four cycle integral/separable or gas turbine engines, electric motors along with reciprocating and centrifugal compressors and liquid pumps.
• Working knowledge of reciprocating & centrifugal engine and compressor performance and maintenance analysis.
• Working knowledge of portable emissions testing.
• Working knowledge of vibration testing and other predictive technologies.
• Working knowledge of PLC and microprocessor-based control systems.
• Working knowledge with route-based data collection equipment such as Windrock engine/compressor analyzer, CSI 2130 (or similar) vibration analyzer, ECOM emissions analyzer, Flir infrared camera and the associated data collection software.
• Goal-oriented with a focus on self-motivation and independent work scheduling.
• Proven analytical and trouble shooting skills.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.
• Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

• Job level commensurate with experience and skill sets; position will be filled depending on qualifications, experience and skill sets of the successful candidate.

   

Physical Demands:

• The physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling; lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel.  The employee is required to talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance.  The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

   

Working Conditions:

• Required to carry a cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours. 

• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

• Living environs may be negotiable and will be relevant to the work location. 

• Position may be filled in an alternate location at management’s discretion. 

• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions and travel significant distances by vehicle.
• Some job functions require work in buildings that require hearing protection.
• May include up to 15% overnight travel. 

Supervisory Responsibility:

No

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Above the minimum requirements; not required but advantageous in this position:

• 10+ years technical experience in crude oil and/or natural gas pipeline system operations, including strong technical knowledge of instrumentation, electronics and control systems equipment and reciprocating or gas turbine engines, electric motors and along with reciprocating and centrifugal compressors.
• Various industry/equipment specific training
• Strong computer skills (knowledge of MS Office, operating systems, and company software)
• Strong technical knowledge of PLC based control systems and control system hardware such as Allen Bradley and Siemens.
• Strong technical and working knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies and predictive test/evaluation equipment and software.
• Knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Knowledge and experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids and high-pressure systems.
• Proficient with electronic test instruments.
• Knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, etc.).
• Thorough working knowledge of data interpretation and post processing.
• Proficient in job planning and prioritizing with the ability to change focus and directions as required.
• Knowledge of regulatory and tariff requirements.

Other responsibilities:

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  This position may perform other duties as assigned.