Plains All American Pipeline

Integrity Engineer

Houston, TX

Work authorization requiredDetected 35 days ago

ComplianceMechanical DesignLeadershipCommunication

About the role

The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.
As an Integrity Engineer with five or more years' experience, you play a critical role in protecting the safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance of Plains' pipeline and facility assets across the United States.

Lead the planning and execution of Plains' Integrity Management Plan (IMP) for assigned assets.
Perform advanced analyses including High Consequence Area (HCA) evaluations, risk assessments, and pressure cycling analysis.
Identify integrity threats, determine preventive and mitigative measures, and maintain risk data used for budget and planning decisions.
Provide engineering support for integrity projects, including welding calculations, material selection, hydrostatic test pressure determination, MOP/MAOP calculations, and defect evaluations based on ILI results.
Lead projects and collaborate across teams to remove barriers and advance integrity goals.
We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada.
Based in our Houston head office and reporting to the Manager, Integrity, you take ownership of higher‑risk assets, lead advanced engineering assessments, and make decisions with direct business impact.
You serve as a trusted partner to Operations, Engineering, and Regulatory teams while representing Plains with agencies and industry groups including DOT/PHMSA, the Texas Railroad Commission, API, AOPL, and PRCI.

Minimum of five years of experience in areas such as DOT/PHMSA regulatory interpretation, pipeline inspection/testing, pipeline design and fabrication, or related integrity engineering work.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound engineering judgment and discretion in high‑impact decisions.
Strong ability to set priorities, align work to business‑critical objectives, and communicate the operational and financial implications of engineering decisions.
Proven project leadership experience.
Deep technical knowledge applied to complex problems, regulatory requirements, and risk‑based integrity management.
Qualified to perform advanced activities including HCA analysis, EFRD evaluations, fatigue and fracture mechanics assessments, and other specialized integrity analyses.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Effective collaborator who works constructively across departments and models professionalism in sensitive situations.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and maintain high standards of quality.
Ability to travel up to 10% to field locations and Operations Control in Midland, Texas
Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks
Compliance with the company's Drug & Alcohol Policy, including pre‑employment testing

Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy.

Our successful candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision coverage and paid time off.

Authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of employment; this position is not eligible for employment‑based visa sponsorship

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