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Stryker Corporation

Principal Integrity Engineer - DIMP - Natural Gas Distribution Utility

Stryker Corporation, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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Principal Integrity Engineer (DIMP) – Natural Gas Distribution Utility Colorado Springs Utilities is hiring a highly motivated, self-driven, and experienced engineer to provide technical expertise, leadership, and guidance to maintain the integrity and safety of Utilities’ natural gas distribution system.

Why should you apply to this role? As the Principal Integrity Engineer, you will join and help manage a talented team of engineers responsible for providing operational support, engineering, and planning services for Colorado Springs Utilities' natural gas distribution infrastructure. Utilities’ distribution system is comprised of more than 5,000 miles of gas mains and services and serves over 200,000 customers. The work that you do will directly impact the current and future safety and reliability of Colorado Springs’ natural gas infrastructure.

Key Areas of Focus: Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the overall DIMP, with support from a Project Manager and a Gas Portfolio Scheduler.

Filling the role of Principal Engineer on a team consisting of a Corrosion Engineer, Leak Engineer, and MAOP Engineers. Guiding the team for integrity initiatives, including but not limited to: data research/cleanup projects, material sampling/testing, field data collection training/documentation, implementing advanced leak detection technologies, and MAOP reconfirmation efforts.

Revising, updating, and acquiring leadership approvals for the DIMP written Plan publications.

Running quarterly meetings with DIMP Subject Matter Experts, crafting and distributing DIMP Communication Publications, and quarterly reporting.

Leading DIMP Audits with Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CO PUC) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) as required.

Maintaining and modifying DIMP Power BI dashboards for tracking program metrics and KPI’s.

Lead engineer for revising and running DNV Synergi Pipeline risk models. Maintaining all risk model procedures, resulting data, and baselines.

Future year project planning based on risk model results and additional company drivers, such as coordination with the City of Colorado Springs Paving initiatives. Project scoping includes estimates for duration, material quantities (installation and retirement), and project cost estimates based on contractor bid unit pricing.

Attending and contributing to gas industry committees on the topics of Integrity Management and DIMP (American Gas Association, American Public Gas Association, etc.). Staying current with industry events and trends through National Transportation Safety Board accident reports and PHMSA advisory bulletins.

Contributing to new and existing Operations & Maintenance Manual and other standard operating processes & procedures.

Ensuring compliance with Title 49 CFR Part 192 and other relevant standards.

Who You Are: A self-reliant engineer who enjoys problem-solving, improving processes, and working with a variety of stakeholders from management to field personnel. In addition to the technical aspects of this job, you excel at taking initiative and driving projects forward, communicating and sharing information effectively and appropriately, and documenting procedures & work processes. You also possess sound critical thinking and decision-making ability, and strong interpersonal skills that will allow you to establish effective relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills:

Working knowledge of CFR Title 49, Part 192

ESRI GIS: Arc Map, Arc Pro, Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Online

Microsoft Power BI, standard Microsoft Office Suite Applications

Presentation Skills to a wide audience (executives to field personnel)

Coordinating with multiple internal entities to execute DIMP priorities

Required Qualifications:

4 Year Engineering Degree from ABET accredited program

4+ years of natural gas experience

Preferred Qualifications:

You should have around 7+ years of engineering experience with 5+ years of experience in the gas utility industry or natural gas operations

Registered Professional Engineer

AAMP Corrosion Certifications

Extensive knowledge of industry best practices in:

Distribution Integrity Management and Cathodic Protection

Strong understanding of multiple codes, including, but not limited to, PHMSA Part 192, ANSI, API, ASTM, NFPA, and IFGC

Gas pipeline material specifications, MAOP, and TVC principles

Leak investigation, classification, and gas mitigation

Gas pipeline construction practices and process

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a small amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Who We Are:

Check us out on our YouTube channel. (https://www.youtube.com/@SpringsUtilities)

One of the largest four-service public utilities in the nation (over 500,000 customers)

A national leader in reliability (power on an average of 99.991% of the time)

Diamond Designation recipient from the American Public Power Association – a utility sector leader in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements

Our Commitment to Our Employees… Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That’s why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge

Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure

Personal Leave –3 days per year

Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year

Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs

Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month

Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility

Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost

Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan

Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy

Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security

Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind

Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans

Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available

Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans

Long-Term Care Insurance: Available for purchase to support extended care needs

Additional Support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness

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