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Rachel Hoodenpyle

Houston,Texas

Summary

Moticated and dedicated Engineer offering many years of expertise in strong critical thinking, problem-solving, project leadership.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Integrity Engineer IV

Plains
Houston, Texas
08.2023 - Current
  • Created reports summarizing findings of pipeline integrity assessments, leaks, and other projects and recommended corrective actions.
  • Analyzed data from inline inspections to identify anomalies and determine their root cause.
  • Provided technical support to field personnel during construction activities related to pipelines.
  • Assessed corrosion control programs, recommending improvements as needed.
  • Investigated incidents related to pipeline integrity, determining underlying causes and proposing solutions.
  • Reviewed engineering drawings, specifications, and other documents related to pipeline projects.
  • Identified potential risks associated with operations and proposed mitigating measures accordingly.
  • Conducted integrity digs at various locations along the pipeline route to inspect pipe condition.

Senior Pipeline Integrity Engineering Coordinator

Enterprise Pipeline Company
Houston, Texas
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Facilitate, present, and coordinate federal and state regulatory agencies’ inspections, including but not limited to, screening, IMP inspections, procedure audits, records inspections, and state field inspections.
  • Create integrated information and database platforms to allow for integration of multiple data sources to allow for more effective, efficient, and accurate data through multiple data platforms including PODS, SQL, and other information databases.
  • Evaluate risk threats and consequences, including but not limited to, External Corrosion, Internal Corrosion, SCC, Third Party Damage & Public Awareness, Outside Forces and Weather, Incorrect Operations, Equipment Failure, Mechanical Damage, Environment and Safety to the public.
  • Execute program and software updates in response to new or changing regulatory requirements for Integrity Management, including risk software upgrades, new NPMS polygons for High Consequence Area Analysis, acquisitions, asset data management.
  • Coordinate and supervise programs and teams that are required by 49 CFR 192 and 195, such as Risk analysis, High Consequence Area Analysis, and Emergency Flow Restricting Device Analysis.
  • Research and analysis of pipeline information, specifications, and other data to ensure correctness and data integration, including, but not limited to alignment sheets, SCADA, SQL, GIS, ArcMap, PODS, and field operatives.
  • Provide information company-wide as a Subject Matter Expert for Integrity Management Programs, Pipeline Integrity Engineering, regulatory compliance programs, and data management.

Senior Pipeline Compliance Specialist

03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provide technical analysis and support in establishing, validating, and maintaining proper maximum operating pressures for hazardous liquids pipelines and facilities
  • Teach field operations personnel about compliance regulations and how to implement compliance in day-to-day activities
  • Aid in the development of processes associated with operating parameters and compliance records
  • Provide guidance and evaluate the impact of upcoming changes of new state and federal regulations and assist in the development and management of programs to assure compliance
  • Assist in development and maintenance of Operations & Maintenance Manual for hazardous liquids and natural gas pipelines
  • Contribute in the development and maintenance of engineering specifications and standards associated with compliance for hazardous liquids and natural gas pipelines
  • Represent the company with state and federal regulatory authorities through audits and inspections
  • Coordinate and facilitate efforts with various company departments regarding compliance related technical issues, including participating in incident investigations regarding leaks or accident events

Pipeline Integrity Engineering Compliance Coordinator

02.2010 - 03.2018
  • Facilitate, coordinate, and manage all Federal and State Regulatory Agencies' Integrated and IMP Inspections regarding personnel, preparation, documentation, and presenting during the inspections.
  • Organize and maintain all Regulatory Compliance dates, regulations, audits, IMP Deviations, Change Requests, Integrity Management Program database, and reporting to the department and government.
  • Coordinate Continual Assessment Plan updates and revisions in the Integrity Management Procedure, Standards, and Guidelines to keep in compliance with federal and Texas Railroad Commission standards
  • Assess and manage information to maintain consistency, accuracy, and an efficient process with Project Management.
  • Provide integrity assessments and information analysis to Enterprise Pipeline, along with recommendations and mediations to be made to support the preventative and mitigative requirements for pipeline segments under safety regulations.
  • Review, revise, analyze, and calculate and implement the Risk Model Calculations for most pipelines to assess the Risk Model Factor for integrity purposes.

Legal Assistant

Walker & Doepfner Attorneys
Dallas, Texas
08.2008 - 09.2009
  • Drafting correspondence, memoranda, discovery and pleadings
  • Performs administrative duties including basic research, filing, mailings, retrieving credit reports, telephone communication.
  • Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
  • Supports case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences and preparing pleadings.

Pipeline Analyst and Office Manager

Nassau Engineering Company
Houston, Texas
10.2006 - 08.2008
  • Review and analysis of data collection on pipeline information, assessment data, and supporting documentation for the Information Analysis Form and Binder for the Pipeline Integrity Department.
  • Coordinate and manage supporting questionnaires with Pipeline Control, Operations, and Corrosion Prevention for Pipeline Integrity.
  • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivables, invoicing, insurance policies (health, dental, life, disability, 401K) and agents, purchase orders, designing and engineering projects administrations, and regular office duties, including, but not limited to, office equipment, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access, QuickBooks, etc.

HR Facilitator/Healthcare Volunteer Coordinator

Mercy Ships International
Newcastle, U.K. & Tema, Ghana, West Africa
11.2005 - 10.2006
  • Administered application processes for all medical personnel, including reviewing, screening, coordinating placement, facilitating the acceptance process, allocating housing, corresponding with supervisors and applicants, and coordinating arrivals and departures.
  • Facilitated, prepared, and arrange appropriate licenses, references, and other documents of the Healthcare Crew and coordinated the issuance of temporary licenses with the Medical Council of Ghana and the Nursery and Midwifery Council of Ghana.
  • Aid Healthcare Crew to acclimate, adapt, and familiarize themselves with our organization, ship- living, third world-living, and the country of service by continual communication before arrival, welcoming and orientation for crew upon arrival, functioning as the main human resource contact, maintain ongoing support during their service, and facilitate debriefing prior to their departure.
  • Identified and implemented new protocol to help update and upgrade placement process, operating theatre staffing, Healthcare supply procurement, informational databases, and conceptualizing innovative approaches for future outreaches.

Education

Masters of Engineering in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management -

University of Alabama in Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
08.2021

Graduated 2005 -

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX

Certificatestraining

  • Hydraulics for Pipeline Engineers (University of Texas – Petroleum Extension)
  • Notary Public of Texas
  • Level 1 Crossfit Trainer

Timeline

Integrity Engineer IV

Plains
08.2023 - Current

Senior Pipeline Integrity Engineering Coordinator

Enterprise Pipeline Company
01.2020 - 08.2023

Senior Pipeline Compliance Specialist

03.2018 - 01.2020

Pipeline Integrity Engineering Compliance Coordinator

02.2010 - 03.2018

Legal Assistant

Walker & Doepfner Attorneys
08.2008 - 09.2009

Pipeline Analyst and Office Manager

Nassau Engineering Company
10.2006 - 08.2008

HR Facilitator/Healthcare Volunteer Coordinator

Mercy Ships International
11.2005 - 10.2006

Masters of Engineering in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management -

University of Alabama in Birmingham

Graduated 2005 -

Texas A&M University

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