0-2 years of experience in oil and gas/process engineering
Broad engineering and operational knowledge across multiple disciplines
Familiarity with PSM and PHA processes preferred
Proficient in process simulation and hydraulic modeling software
Ability to troubleshoot issues at cryogenic gas processing plants
Capable of performing detailed hydraulic modeling for gas and liquids
Strong skills in generating cost estimates for projects up to $10 million
Responsibilities
Interact with control room and field operations to analyze and solve operational issues
Identify opportunities for optimizing systems and reducing costs
Develop initial designs, scope, schedules, and cost estimates for projects
Coordinate and manage third-party engineering designs
Collaborate with project engineers or construction crews for project execution
Assume the role of project manager as needed
Analyze and optimize pipelines and processing plants for efficiency
Lead or participate in process hazard analyses (PHA)
Conduct hydraulic simulations for pipeline pressures and flow rates
Support the commercial team with growth project development
Perform due diligence for midstream asset acquisitions
Liaise with regulatory agencies regarding project compliance
Present at field town hall meetings on company performance
Benefits
Commitment to company core values: Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, Innovation
Opportunity to work on diverse engineering projects
Support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision
Professional development and growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Objective: To provide engineering support to Midstream Operations and Commercial teams. Provides engineering analysis of operational problems and then identifies resolution or value-enhancing projects. Assists the Integrity Management team on integrity inspections, assessments and risk mitigation projects/programs. Provides full range of engineering & technical support to the Commercial team for new project development and due diligence on acquisitions.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Regularly interacts with control room, field operations leadership and field personnel to analyze operational problems, develop alternatives and recommend optimal solutions.
Seeks and identifies opportunities to optimize systems, save costs and improve our operations and maximize operating performance & value.
Provides initial design engineering, scope development, schedule and cost estimates for maintenance expense and/or capital jobs as well as growth capital projects.
Coordinates and manages third party engineering designs for projects.
Coordinates with project engineers and/or construction crews to ensure execution on desired scope of work.
Works closely with the project manager or assumes the role of Project Manager for individual projects or programs as needed.
Analyzes and optimizes oil/gas/water pipelines and terminals or natural gas processing plant recoveries/efficiencies (Depending on asset location).
Participates or leads PHAs for processing facilities and is responsible for resolving or identifying projects to address identified issues.
Performs hydraulic simulations of pressures and flow rates through pipelines transporting oil, NGLs or natural gas.
Works in coordination with the commercial team in new growth project development, providing iterations and various options for initial feasibility designs & cost estimates
Performs due diligence work on midstream assets proposed to be acquired by Harvest, including participating in data rooms, conducting field reviews and observations
Meet with various local, state and federal agencies regarding assigned projects as needed
Present information at our field town hall monthly update meetings on overall company performance and trends
Assist in incident response efforts if required
Other Job Responsibilities:
Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work
Qualifications:
Zero (0) to two (2) years of minimum oil and gas /process engineering experience.
Broad based engineering and operational knowledge with the ability to understand, lead efforts in or provide internal support for civil, electrical, mechanical and process control issues or designs.
Familiar with PSM and process hazard analysis process and able to perform PHA’s for process facilities preferred.
Proficient with process simulation and hydraulic modeling (Promax or Hysis) software preferred.
Ability to generate heat & mass balances for both existing and new process designs
Ability to trouble-shoot operational issues at cryogenic gas processing plants and compressor stations.
Ability to perform detailed hydraulic modeling for both gas and liquids.
Ability to support operations team to maximize value generated from each asset.
Ability to size relief valves and control valves for both gas and liquids
Ability to generate conceptual and detailed cost estimates for projects up to $10 MM.
Ability to maintain a positive, professional and solutions-oriented approach with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively and share ideas
Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
Willing to travel 25% of the time.
Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from an accredited university required.
About Hilcorp Energy Company
Hilcorp Energy Company is a privately-held independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. Founded in 1989, the company has grown through acquisitions and exploration into one of the largest privately-held oil and gas companies in the United States. Hilcorp is known for its innovative approach to oil and gas exploration and production, and has been recognized for its safety and environmental stewardship. The company has operations in several states, including Alaska, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wyoming.