Operations Engineer - Offshore Oil & Gas

Quality Process Services LLC

$110K — $130K *
Houma, LA 70364In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5 years of oil and gas industry experience, with preferred process engineering knowledge.
  • Familiarity with offshore production operations in the Gulf of America.
  • Technical knowledge of oil, gas, and water separation processes.
  • Proficient with P&IDs, PFDs, and various systems including pumps and pressure relief mechanisms.

Responsibilities

  • Support safe operations of production and utility systems on the platform.
  • Monitor facility performance to pinpoint efficiency improvements.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, process, electrical, and control issues.
  • Assist in maintenance planning to ensure minimal downtime.
  • Participate in safety management and analysis activities.
  • Conduct surveillance and investigations on production systems.
  • Cooperate with offshore personnel for effective operational support.

Benefits

  • 14 days on/14 days off rotational schedule.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic offshore environment.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams for knowledge sharing.
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge offshore technology.
Full Job Description
Operations Engineer - Offshore Oil & Gas Schedule 14 Days On / 14 Days Off Offshore Gulf of America Full-Time Rotational Position Position Summary The Operations Engineer provides on-platform engineering support to maximize production uptime, improve equipment reliability, and optimize operating costs. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Process Engineering, Production Engineering, and Facilities teams, this position supports the safe operation of offshore production facilities while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Support the safe operation of offshore production, utility, and safety systems. Monitor facility performance and identify opportunities to improve production efficiency. Troubleshoot mechanical, process, electrical, and control system issues. Support maintenance planning to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability. Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Permit-to-Work (PTW) activities. Perform production surveillance for oil, gas, and water treatment systems. Conduct downtime investigations and root cause analyses. Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements to increase production. Support facility upgrades, modifications, commissioning, and startup activities. Assist with subsea operations, well tie-ins, and integrity activities. Review isolation plans and support Control of Work processes. Verify product quality through sampling, meter calibration, and QA/QC activities. Support chemical treatment programs and optimize production performance. Provide engineering support during emergency response situations. Coordinate with offshore operations personnel and shore-based engineering teams. Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. Experience Minimum of 5 years of oil and gas industry experience Process engineering experience preferred Offshore Gulf of America experience preferred Preferred Technical Knowledge Offshore production operations Oil, gas, and water separation processes P&IDs and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, and control valves Pressure relief systems Process controls and instrumentation Oilfield chemistry Root cause analysis Corrosion, scaling, foaming, and emulsion control Project planning and cost evaluation Skills Strong troubleshooting and analytical abilities Excellent communication and teamwork skills Organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities Safety-focused with a commitment to operational excellence

Similar Jobs

More Energy & Utilities Jobs

Find similar Operations Engineer - Offshore Oil & Gas jobs: