ConocoPhillips
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Houston,
TX
Senior Valve Specialist - 007QP
ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company. It is the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States based on market capitalization and oil and natural gas proved reserves and production and the second-largest refiner in the United States. Worldwide, of non-government-controlled companies, ConocoPhillips is the sixth-largest proved reserves holder and the fourth-largest refiner. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips operates in more than 30 countries. The company had 33,800 employees worldwide and assets of $143 billion as of Dec. 31, 2008.
BASIC PURPOSE/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provide consultation to project design teams and operating facilities to apply expertise pertaining to manual process valves to ensure system mechanical integrity and reliability. Areas of responsibility include world-wide Upstream and Downstream capital projects and operating facilities, with support provided as appropriate for Joint Ventures.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide technical support to operating facilities for problem solving related to valves and their components, and develop recommendations to reduce or eliminate premature failures.
* Provide technical support during the capital project FEL process to provide appropriate input for any valve-related issues.
* Lead the development and implementation of valve standards and best practices so that continuous improvement can be accomplished corporate-wide in design, operation, and maintenance of valves. Ensure that valve purchasing, manufacturing, testing and maintenance best practices are captured and are made available throughout the company.
* Provide leadership through knowledge networks and site personnel to share valve-related problems and failures, as well as corrective measures taken.
* Work with appropriate personnel to develop, implement & maintain a knowledge management system to capture appropriate valve data, update equipment records & repair histories, and provide information to update relevant company engineering standards.
* Provide technical input to qualification of rebuild shops, as well as shop repair and testing procedures.
* Work with corporate Global Procurement Services on development and maintenance of approved valve manufacturers list, and to ensure acceptable material quality and supplier QA/QC.
* Coordinate with corporate valve emissions program personnel to develop best practices for EPA LDAR fugitive emission compliance efforts, including appropriate packing designs.
* Keep up with new developments in applicable industry codes and regulatory compliance issues. Represent COP on appropriate code committees (e.g. API 591, etc.).
* Participate in applicable industry technical societies and other organizations in order to leverage industry knowledge and experience (e.g. Process Industry Practices, API Refinery Piping Subcommittee, etc.).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
* Extensive experience in valve design, fabrication, repair, and testing, as well as materials of construction.
* Bachelors or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related mechanical field
* Legally authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Skills:
* Strong working knowledge of industry codes and standards for valves including:
ASME B16.34 - Valves: Flanges, Threaded, & Welding End
API 591 - Process Valve Qualification Procedure
API 594 - Check Valves: Flanged, Lug, Wafer and Butt-welding
API 598 - Valve Inspection and Testing
API 600 - Bolted Bonnet Steel Gate Valves for Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries
API 602 - Compact Steel Gate Valves - Flanged, Threaded, Welding and Extended Body Ends
API 607 - Testing of Valves - Fire Type-testing Requirements
API 608 - Metal Ball Valves-Flanged, Threaded and Butt Welding Ends
API 609 - Butterfly Valves: Double Flanged, Lug and Wafer Type
* Strong networking/team building and interpersonal skills
* Ability/desire to share best practices across the organization
* Strong communication skills - oral and written
* Ability to positively influence others
* Relief valve expertise
* Control valve expertise
* Knowledge about other piping material specifications (e.g. pipe, fittings, gaskets, bolting, etc.)
* Knowledge about other piping specialties (e.g. expansion joints, strainers, etc.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* Anticipated job responsibility split: 80% Upstream, 20% Downstream
* Job requires an average of 50% travel, sometimes for extended durations
* Willingness to travel internationally and offshore
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of November 13, 2009.
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, or J or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer
Job Function
: Projects
Job Level
: Individual Contributor/Staff Level
Primary Location
: NORTH AMERICA-USA-TEXAS-HOUSTON
Organization
: PROJECT SERVICES
Line of Business
: Corporate Staffs
Job Posting
:Oct 29, 2009
Houston, Texas
Houston, TX
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