Junior / Intermediate Gas Distribution Engineer (Talent Pool)

About Venturi

Are you looking for a dynamic, tight-knit environment where you can make a real impact quickly?

Then you should consider joining Venturi! We re looking for an Junior / Intermediate Gas Distribution Engineer to be part of our pipeline hydraulics team in Edmonton, AB (remote positions available).

Venturi is a cleantech engineering company that is shaking up the global oil and gas industry.

We are working towards a more sustainable energy future, but this can't happen overnight. Pipelines and midstream infrastructure are still a vitally important part of our day-to-day lives. Fossil fuels provide us with the ability to travel, heat our homes, and power the products we use every day. However, it is socially important to use the pipeline assets that we have as efficiently and responsibly as possible.

At Venturi, we are reimagining energy transportation by developing real-time applications to optimize equipment use, power consumption and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through machine intelligence, data science, and analytics.

Who We Need

We need someone who is a doer who thrives in a startup environment. Someone with a positive attitude who wants to contribute towards a significant vision and take ownership of their work to design and implement solutions, while working closely with the founders. If you are the kind of person who is passionate about creating technical software solutions that can impact our planet, and who wants to have fun doing it then we want to talk to you!

This Gas Pipeline Engineer will be responsible for providing engineering, technical support, and pipeline design for the gas distribution / transmission assets. The engineer will be responsible for reviewing and approving pipeline project designs for compliance with applicable codes and standards. This position provides primarily project engineering and technical support for the pipeline hydraulics team. The most qualified candidates for this position shall have an understanding and technical background working with gas distribution and transmission pipelines, pipeline engineering, and pipeline construction and have effective interpersonal and communication skills.

As an Junior / Intermediate Gas Distribution Engineer you have:

Technical Skills. You are a Professional Engineer with 1 - 6 years of work experience in gas hydraulics and process control. You have a desire to learn to build, maintain, and simulate various hydraulic models in an environment that will allow you to contribute meaningfully to our organization in a short time and learn from senior members of the operations team.

• Tech Stack: Python, R, VBA, AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse, DNV Synergi Pipeline Simulator, DNV Synergi Gas
• Skills: Data Visualization, Algorithmic Problem Solving, Hydraulic Software Simulations, Process Control Loop Tuning, Statistical Analysis, Technical Writing, Technical Documentation

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive gas distribution / flow assurance pipeline computer hydraulic models.
• Perform steady state and transient simulations and conduct hydraulic analysis on the results..
• Troubleshoot problems with pipeline equipment and operability due to hydraulic and capacity constraints.
• Develop control loop tuning parameters based on process control optimization using lambda tuning methodologies.
• Offer cost-effective solutions to pipeline hydraulic designs and transient surge mitigation strategies.
• Write, review and develop technical reports in a concise and timely manner.
• Follow proper engineering practices. Adhere to all relevant internal and external standards.
• Initiate meetings, correspondence, and discussions with clients during RFI and review processes.
• Develop knowledge and proficiency with the use of in-house and industry-recognized hydraulic simulation and data analytic tools.
• Work on advanced statistical algorithms to further in-house pipeline analytics.

You Should Have

• Drive. You are self-motivated, able to work independently or with a team and you want to measure the impact of your efforts on mission-critical systems.
• Personality. You are creative, friendly, and engaging, ready to take part in team discussions to provide ideas and solutions.
• A desire to grow. You have an interest in actively learning and teaching inside and outside the office mentoring and learning from everyone around you. You believe that the team is best when everyone grows and succeeds with you.
• A collaborative-customer-focused mindset. You are 100% customer-oriented, stressing customer engagement over perfection.
• Communication skills. You have outstanding written and oral skills. You are able to translate business requirements into technical implementations and vice versa quickly and easily. You are comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels and aren t afraid to work directly with our customers.

What You Can Expect from Venturi

• A total compensation package that includes an annual salary, health benefits package, and performance bonuses.
• A strong culture of learning and personal development to help you reach your career goals and fullest potential.
• Support for your lifestyle take a vacation when you need it to rest and dedicate time to supporting your community.
• A unique opportunity to build, grow, and make an impact on a $1 trillion industry and to work with a group of people who are humble, supportive, and truly care about our mission.

We believe that diverse teams perform better and that fostering an inclusive work environment is a key part of growing a successful team. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Our Team

We meet regularly as a team, bringing all aspects of our business together. The Junior / Intermediate Gas Transmission Engineer will help shape the direction of the company and get exposure to all different facets of Venturi including business development, sales, technology development, and customer service. We also have a lot of fun doing it! We are a tight-knit group that makes time for team building and celebrating our achievements together.

Best of luck in your application!