The Bergaila Companies

Encroachment Engineer (Utility Coordination)

Houston, TX

full time

On-site

Oil and Gas

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Opportunity Snapshot:

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Compensation: $65-75/hour, depending on experience

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Location: Downtown Houston, TX

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Work Schedule: M-F / 40 hours - in office

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Assignment Duration: Long term

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Benefits: Comprehensive insurance including 401K, PTO and holidays

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MUST HAVE 5+ years of experience and a B.S. Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Qualifications:

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Minimum BS in engineering – Civil or Mechanical engineering

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6-8 years’ experience in oil & gas industry related to pipeline construction, development and planning and/or utility coordination. Specific experience working with roadway construction, such as DOT plans is a plus

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Excellent writing and communication skills that concisely communicate technical information–scope of 3rd Party and engineering recommendations

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Must effectively communicate with internal and external stake holders

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Ability to comprehend and mark-up construction drawings, especially roadway, railroad, and housing development plans with regards to depicting clearances and identification of pipelines

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Ability to analyze and evaluate dredging activities and impact to Company’s pipeline(s)

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Familiar with GIS, Google Maps and Blue Beam software

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PE licensure in the State of Texas or ability to obtain PE licensure within 6 months of hire is a plus

Responsibilities:

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Review construction documents provided by Encroaching Entity

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Evaluate proposed construction and compare to Company standard requirements

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Coordinate with Encroaching Entity to confirm their scope and resolve conflict

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Coordinate with internal departments – Integrity, Corrosion, Compliance, Land and Operations – to confirm condition of the Company pipeline(s) and integrate their evaluations into the technical report

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Perform required analysis (stress, seismic, etc.), mark-up drawings and write technical report

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If mitigation project not needed, submit technical report with safety stipulations to be included in approval letter. If mitigation project needed, submit request to execute a pipeline protection or pipeline relocation project

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Review plan and profile drawings. Effectively work and communicate with 3rd parties, including private and public entities, to fully evaluate the scope of the encroachment, the proximity to Company pipelines or Company rights-of-way and potential impact to facilities

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Ensure proposed development and construction are being designed and constructed in accordance with the Company's Encroachment Evaluation Specifications and Regulatory Agency requirements

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Perform pipeline stress analysis associated with the encroachment including heavy equipment crossings, roadway and railroad crossings over existing pipeline and provide pipeline protection and/or mitigation recommendations where applicable

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Provide written recommendations, design modification guidance and stipulations to Encroachment Agreement or Letter of No Objection issued to encroaching entity by Company Land Department

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Coordinate and attend meetings with various internal departments and 3rd parties as required

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Evaluate multiple fast-paced cases effectively and adjust priorities as needed in a dynamic work environment

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our client is one of North America's largest Midstream Oil & gas companies. A publicly traded company they are a leading provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGL's), crude oil, and refined products/petrochemicals.