About this role
<p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Job Summary:</span></strong></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">WES is seeking a Leak Detection Engineer to join the Process Optimization Team. The Leak Detection Engineer will be responsible for the management, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s Leak Detection Program in compliance with DOT PHMSA regulations (49 CFR Parts 192 and 195). This role serves as a subject matter expert, providing technical leadership, consultation, and oversight to ensure that leak detection systems (LDS) are effectively designed, implemented, and maintained to support safe and reliable pipeline operations. </span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">*This role is based in the Woodlands, TX and will report to the Manager of Process Optimization & Engineering. </span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white"> Qualifications:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Minimum of 5 years of experience in pipeline operations, control systems, </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">flow assurance or leak detection engineering.<span style="color:black;background-color:white"> </span></span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience with PHMSA-regulated pipeline operations (liquid or gas) and familiarity with 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working knowledge of API 1130, API 1175, and API 1165. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Must be self-motivated and able to work both collaboratively and independently </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment with strong analytical and time management skills </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong initiative to work efficiently with accurate results </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, instrumentation, and SCADA systems. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proficiency with leak detection software, Computational Pipeline Monitoring (CPM), real-time transient models (RTTM), and pipeline simulation tools. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to manage multiple projects and interface with cross-functional teams. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong documentation and report-writing skills for regulatory and internal audiences. </span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Responsibilities: </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Program Management and Compliance: </span></em></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Develop, implement and maintain the company’s Leak Detection Program (LDP) in accordance with DOT PHMSA requirements, company policies, and industry standards (API 1130, API 1175, etc.). </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory audits, inspections, and documentation related to leak detection compliance. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Prepare and maintain program documentation, including procedures, performance metrics, testing protocols, and annual evaluations of leak detection systems. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Track, analyze, and report leak detection system performance, response effectiveness, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to leadership, recommending improvements when necessary </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Technical Leadership and System Implementation: </span></em></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Provide engineering expertise and project leadership for the design, installation, configuration, and commissioning of leak detection technologies, including computational pipeline monitoring (CPM), pressure/flow imbalance, statistical monitoring, and real-time transient models. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Collaborate with SCADA, Control Room, Automation, Operations and IT/OT teams to integrate leak detection capabilities into control systems and enterprise data platforms. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Evaluate and recommend system enhancements, software tools, or analytical techniques to enhance leak detection sensitivity, reliability, alarm quality, and response time.</span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Perform system tuning, data validation, and performance testing to ensure optimal operation of leak detection algorithms, instrumentation, and communication infrastructure. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Consulting and Advisory Responsibilities: </span></em></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Act as a technical consultant to management and operations teams regarding leak detection technologies, control room procedures, and emergency response coordination. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support the Remote Operations Center (ROC) team by ensuring operators are trained and familiar with leak detection alerts, thresholds, and response protocols. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Participate in risk assessments, root-cause analyses, and incident investigations to identify pimprovement opportunities in leak detection systems, procedures, and overall program effectiveness. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Continuous Improvement and Reliability: </span></em></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Lead or participate in projects focused on enhancing leak detection reliability, automation, and data analytics. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Benchmark leak detection performance against industry best practices and emerging technologies. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support the implementation of API 1175 performance-based leak detection management systems through collaboration with Operations, Integrity, SCADA, and other cross-functional teams. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Education: </span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process or Petroleum Engineering or a related field</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Skills & Competencies:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility preferred. </span></li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience implementing or managing CPM systems such as Atmos, DNV Synergi Leak Detection, AURA, PipeSim, RTTM-based systems, or similar leak detection and pipeline monitoring platforms. Familiarity with real-time analytics tools, historian systems (OSI PI, Ignition), and SCADA-integrated LDS applications is also beneficial. </span></li> <li style="line-height:115%;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Familiarity with pipeline hydraulic modelling, steady state and transparent analysis, and control room operations. </span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:13.8pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Travel Requirements:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:13.8pt;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Travel will be required up to 10%.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:13.8pt;background-color:white;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Work Schedule:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="color:black;line-height:13.8pt;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">This position follows a hybrid schedule working in office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and working remote Wednesday and Friday. Monday-Thursday are 9 hours and Fridays are 4 hours.</span></li> </ul>