Leak Detection Engineer/Analyst

Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a dynamic energy transportation and midstream provider, serving customers for more than 65 years. We own pipelines that transport hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in Western Canada. We also own gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Our operations along the hydrocarbon value chain allow us to offer a full state of midstream and marketing services to our customers in the energy industry.

We are an organization that cares not only about results, but how those results are achieved. Our organization is grounded in the values of Safe, Trustworthy, Respectful, Collaborative and Entrepreneurial. Cultivating a positive employee experience and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where our employees feel engaged, recognized and empowered is foundational to our ambition of being an employer of choice.

We value the safety of our communities, customers, contractors and employees, and believe that all incidents are preventable. Compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations is a requirement, and our Life Saving Rules are basic rules that everyone should know and live by. Working for Pembina means working safely.

Overview:

Pembina Pipeline Corporation’s Sherwood Park office is recruiting for a Leak Detection (Simulation) Engineer/Analyst to join the Leak Detection team, with the option to work from the Calgary office. This position reports to the Manager, Leak Detection in the Information Services Unit (ISU).

At Pembina Information Services Unit, our responsibility is to continuously improve data, security and integrity of the network from infringement, interruption and destruction of sensitive data. We depend on the help of our talented people who are constantly looking for innovative ways to improve our processes and existing technologies. Our focus is to collaborate with our customers and colleagues to land cutting edge technologies to help improve the way we work, maximize productivity and reduce cost which in turn could possibly help contribute to the environmental solutions that can help with our climate change challenges.

Responsibilities may include but not limited to:

• Support Pembina’s safety culture of "Zero by Choice" and the “Life Saving Rules”.
• Work as part of a team to provide effective leak detection and accurate product/batch tracking for Pembina’s pipelines.
• Configure, test, and tune leak detection models and the associated batch tracking components.
• Maintain and support real-time transient model (RTTM) and compensated volume balance (CVB) leak detection systems.
• Maintain and support the online model used for real-time gas quality tracking and linepack management on Pembina’s natural gas transmission pipeline.
• Build and maintain pipeline simulators for operator training.
• Investigate issues, and manage requests related to leak detection and batch tracking.
• Work with the control center to analyze leak alarms, troubleshoot leak detection and batch tracking issues, and recommend changes when necessary.
• Collaborate with Pembina’s SCADA team, control center, engineering groups, product quality & measurement, automation, and field operations personnel.
• Participate in leak detection system upgrade projects and improvement initiatives.
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation.
• Participate in an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering or computing discipline.
• P.Eng. license with APEGA (to hold the ‘Engineer, Leak Detection’ title) – unlicensed individuals will be titled ‘Analyst, Leak Detection’ and will work under the supervision of a professional engineer.
• 5 years of progressive experience in pipeline modeling/simulation, computer programming, data analysis, software application configuration, and project work.
• Strong technical understanding of fluid mechanics, pipeline hydraulics, thermodynamics, and pipeline operations.
• Experience with pipeline simulation software (e.g., SPS, Synergi Liquid, PipelineStudio) or leak detection software (e.g., Leakfinder, SimSuite, Atmos Pipe).
• Experience in computer programming using Python, C++, C#, or Visual Basic.Net.
• Familiarity with the pipeline industry, and direct experience in supporting SCADA system, leak detection system, and/or pipeline control room is an asset.
• Knowledge of government regulations for pipeline leak detection (i.e., CSA Z662 Annex E and API RP 1130) is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Self-starter, the ability to work independently on projects, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to provide after-hours support given our pipelines are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The successful candidate must live within 50 km of Sherwood Park.

Pembina’s Flexible Work Standard provides the option for eligible employees to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

The successful candidate must be legally able to work in the country of the position. Final candidate will be required to undergo Pre-Employment Background Checks including a Criminal Record Check.

This position is scheduled to be posted until end of day: 01/10/2025.

We recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences fuel innovation and enrich our workplace culture. We firmly believe that every individual's unique background, identity and contributions contribute to our collective success. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you're contacted to set up an interview and you require accessibility accommodations, please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know at that time.