Job Type:RegularPlains All American is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGLs). We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key crude oil and NGL producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. On average, Plains handles more than 6 million barrels per day of crude oil and NGL in its Transportation segment. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.We are looking for highly-motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a team in a dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment.Job Purpose/SummaryThis position is responsible for minimizing technical risk in project delivery and ensure that new solutions work with existing solutions. As part of the Enterprise Architecture team, this role will provide technical leadership and ensure alignment with our enterprise strategy and project delivery governance.This role will be integral in defining how solutions will be delivered in a secure, cost effective, and consistent manner across the organization in alignment with the company's strategies and desired business capabilities.The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision, vacation time off, and free parking. Additionally, this position comes with the option of a hybrid work schedule, combining working in our Houston office with working remotely.ResponsibilitiesProvide technical oversight and leadership in Enterprise Architecture as the technical mirror of the project managerCollaborate with business partners, Business architects, Integration Leads, project managers and business analysts to deliver cost effective solutions that provide value to the organization, in alignment with our processes and technical requirementsClearly articulate the alignment of technical choices with Enterprise Technology Plan, Enterprise Technology Foundations and business objectivesCreate and own architecture documentation supporting Enterprise Architecture stage gates in Discovery and project deliveryPresent architectures as part of the Architecture governanceArchitect solutions that are easy to support and integrate well with existing solutionsMaintain architectural patterns and standardsBe fluent in business and technology conversationBe a productive and supportive member of the teamBe respectful of othersTake initiativeSay what you do and do what you sayMeet your commitmentsRequirementsA Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent professional business experienceMinimum 5 years of experience in an architectural role plus an additional 10 years of progressive experience in information technologyExperience in architecture, design, application development and systems integrationExperience designing and implementing complex, multi-tier, end-to-end solutionsExperience in multiple architectural disciplines (solution, data, security, integration, network)Experience with cloud architecturesExperience in building secure applicationsExperience in integrating 3rd party and COTS applicationsExperience working with service providersExperience with BI and analyticsExperience with agile deliveryExperience with service oriented architectureExperience in building and executing testingExperience with source controlExperience in Midstream or logistics considered an assetExperience with Information ManagementExperience with field systemsEfficiently manage deliverables for multiple initiativesPossess a comfortable presentation style suitable for business and technical audiencesAbility to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal clientsMust be a team player and able to work collaboratively with othersAdvanced written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levelsBe a natural leaderBe helpfulUnderstand and maintain knowledge of current trends in Information TechnologyKnowledge of application modeling languages/techniques (e.g., UML, OML)Experience in enterprise integrationExperience creating conceptual, logical and physical modelsExperience in building and maintaining logical, physical and contextual diagramsExperience in developing data sharing standardsSolid understanding of transaction and information systems, data warehouses, data marts, ODS, MDM methodologies and life cycle as well as ETL and MDM technologies.Strong solution design and facilitation skills. Able to facilitate the design process working collaboratively with cross functional teams.Experience with a variety of data access and analytics approaches (eg: API design, Data Modeling, and Microservice architectures).Experience using Microsoft’s data platformExperience with distributed management and analytics in cloud and hybrid environments.TOGAF, SOA certification or similar EA framework considered an assetCleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checksCompliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.#PlainsAt Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders and we also respect our employees need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.By submitting your resume, you consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of the personal information provided during the application and selection process. Learn more.