SUMMARY The Process Engineer will work as a member of the engineering team, providing technical and operational support for midstream oil and gas facilities, including natural gas processing, compression, and associated infrastructure. This role supports the engineering team in process optimization, troubleshooting, safe operation, and continuous improvement of midstream assets.
The position is based in Dallas, Texas, is not remote, and requires up to 25% travel to company plant operations located in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential job duties for this position are listed but not limited to the following:
- Work on the engineering team, providing day-to-day process engineering support for midstream operations.
- Participates in initial engineering design on field and plant projects.
- Participate in all control Narrative, Station Design Reviews, and meetings.
- Provides operational management information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing operating and engineering data, reports, and trends.
- Assist with the development of new procedures or modifications of existing procedures and providing results, opinions, or recommendations.
- Make independent decisions in planning, organizing, and completing technical assignments.
- Provide technical support.
- Participate in process safety activities.
- Collaborate closely with operations, maintenance, and EHS, to support safe and efficient facility operation.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations applicable to midstream operations.
QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred; Mechanical or related engineering disciplines acceptable).
- 5 years of professional oil and gas industry experience with a background in operations or project management.
- Strong understanding of P&IDs, Cause& effects, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Dehydration Systems, Natural Gas Compression, Refrigeration, and Cryogenics controls, Pipeline, and Pipeline pigging operations.
Skills:
- Experience with BR&E Promax or similar process simulation software preferred.
- Experience with process, pipelines, and pigging operations.
- Experience with Pressure, Level, Flow, Temperature, and Gas Chromatograph Transmitters.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, MS Work, Excel, and Outlook.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to:
Demonstrated self- starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement.
EXPERIENCE and TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED and EXERCISED - Reports to the department SVP
- Follows defined guidelines using independent judgment with minimal supervision once training is completed.
WORKING CONDITIONS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Physical Conditions:
- Office work
- Ability to travel overnight.
- Ability to work safely in plant and field environments.
