Ava S. Chen, PE
Pipeline Integrity Engineer | RBI Specialist | ILI & FFS Expert
Email: ava.chen@example.com • Phone: +1 (555) 014-7392 • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/avachen • Website: ava-chen-portfolio.com
Profile Summary
Seasoned pipeline integrity engineer with 10+ years of experience in risk-based inspection, corrosion monitoring, and fitness-for-service assessments. Proven track record in delivering cost-effective integrity programs for midstream assets, leveraging data analytics, GIS, and NDE methods to reduce risk and sustain regulatory compliance.
Experience
Delta Pipelines, LLC — Senior Pipeline Integrity Engineer
Jan 2020 – Present • Houston, TX, USA
- Led RBI program across 1,200 miles of pipeline, reducing remaining risk by 28% through optimized inspection planning.
- Implemented ILI data integration with GIS; improved defect tracking and decision support for repairs, achieving 15% maintenance cost savings.
- Directed RCFA investigations and mitigation plans, reducing recurrence of top failed component types by 40%.
NorthStar Energy Services — Pipeline Integrity Engineer
Jun 2016 – Dec 2019 • Calgary, AB, Canada
- Developed corrosion monitoring program and FFS assessments, lowering corrosion rate by 22% in critical line sections.
- Coordinated regulatory submissions and asset-criticality rankings; prioritized repairs and replacements with a 3-year capital plan.
- Mentored junior engineers in RBI methodologies and ILI data interpretation.
Skills
Risk-Based Inspection (RBI)
ILI Data Analysis
Fitness-for-Service (FFS)
Corrosion Monitoring
Root Cause Analysis (RCFA)
NDE Methods (UT, MT, PT, RT)
Cathodic Protection & CP Design
Integrity Management Systems (SMS)
Regulatory Compliance (API 1160, EA)
Data Analytics (Excel, Python)
GIS & Asset Data Management
Certifications
- API 1160 – Managing Pipeline Integrity
- ASNT Level II in UT/PT/MT
- CFI/CPSS – Certified Pipeline Integrity Specialist
Education
M.S. Petroleum Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 2015
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia, 2012