Brian J. Cooper, PE, PMP

Division Manager, Senior Principal Engineer

Brian Cooper is the Division Manager of the Integrity and Design Group in Grand Rapids, MI. Since 2007, Brian has invested his career in safe energy transportation, supporting pipeline operators with their asset integrity efforts and design and construction projects. He has built and currently leads two teams of experts, one focused on the engineering analysis and program and project stewardship needed to successfully manage pipeline integrity, and the other focused on the planning, design, engineering, and project and construction management required for pipeline and station maintenance, modification, and construction projects. Brian’s technical expertise is in pipeline hydraulics, especially for transient operations such as displacements, fills, and pig runs, as well as system analyses for drag reducing agent and pump optimization.

Insights by Brian:

How Root Cause Analysis Helps Prevent Future Problems

Discover how Acuren’s structured root cause analysis process uncovers hidden failure causes in pipeline systems. Learn how effective investigations, corrective actions, and risk-based decisions help prevent recurrence and ensure regulatory compliance.

Five Steps to Get Ready for That Upcoming In-Line Inspection Tool Run

Discover key strategies for successful in-line inspection (ILI) tool runs in pipeline integrity management. Learn how preparation, vendor selection, and regulatory compliance can prevent costly failures, using real-world lessons from a high-stakes ethylene line inspection.

Back to Basics – The Benefits of Cathodic Protection

Cathodic protection is a proven defense against pipeline corrosion. Learn how coatings, CP systems, and new technology work together to protect your assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

Getting RNG From Dairy Farming to Market

Discover how farm-sourced biogas can reduce methane emissions and generate revenue. Learn how expert pipeline design and engineering support ensure safe, compliant, and profitable delivery of renewable natural gas (RNG) to market.

Turning Asset Integrity Programs Upside Down

Discover how combining computational models with field staff insights enhances asset integrity programs. Learn strategies for integrating data, human intelligence, and culture to improve pipeline risk management.

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Five Key Ways to Protect Yourself from Pipeline Surge

Discover five expert strategies to prevent pipeline surge, protect system integrity, and ensure safe, efficient operations.

Smart Simplification: How Three Acuren Teams Delivered Greater Value

Acuren's collaborative approach: See how engineering and inspection teams united to create a smart, simplified inspection program for a refrigerant recycling facility, delivering greater value.

Five Key Learnings About Pipeline Integrity From PPIM

Explore key takeaways from PPIM, including advancements in pipeline integrity, hydrogen challenges, and the impact of COVID on operations.

From Waste to Wealth: The RNG Rundown

With a long history of natural gas infrastructure engineering and recent experience with RNG projects, Acuren’s Integrity and Design team is interested in contributing its expertise in RNG analysis, control, measurement, and transportation to the development of the RNG industry and specific projects.

Hydrostatic Test Establishes New MOP for 100-mile Pipeline

Faced with anomaly-related pressure reductions and ambiguous ILI results, a client turned to Acuren's engineering team for a comprehensive integrity solution. Acuren managed nitrogen purging, anomaly cutouts, spike and hydrotesting, and pipeline restoration, securing a five-year reassessment interval and re-establishing MOP. Through strategic planning and contingencies, the project exceeded expectations, finishing early and under budget.

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