Field Optimization Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Field Optimization Engineer will perform system hydraulic modeling and process modeling to identify areas of opportunity and projects for improved operational performance
• Fiel Optimization Engineer will perform compressor performance runs to ensure optimal field compression performance for operational reliability.
• Field Optimization Engineer is responsible for regional gas gathering and processing and treating plant projects, field gathering projects, and will manage these capital growth projects and/or other operations or commercial-derived projects meeting project scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Implement entire project cycle for growth capital projects including: scope and design development, AFE preparation and submittals, material procurement, execution and construction oversite, commissioning, and project completion.
• Work with (and guide) the Construction Group members in construction and inspection activities on engineering projects.
• Projects are driven by cost and schedule to meet commercial commitments.
• Communicate with stakeholders including operations personnel, cost controls, project controls, project planning, and contractors for project implementation.
• Participate in PSM activities for growth projects and develop and implement PSM work, including Design reviews, PHAs, LOPAs, MOCs, training, etc.
• Responsible for technical review of designs, drawings, and studies.
• Ensure work complies with federal, state, and local regulations (including safety, environmental, and DOT) and internal policies and procedures.
• Work with system planning engineering group to develop projects that follow engineering standards, code compliance, proper company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.
• Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen project management knowledge base and proficiencies.

Required Skills (External)

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelor's in Engineering Discipline (ChemE or ME preferred)
• Previous experience in Natural Gas treating, fractionation, or processing industry
• 5+ years of combined engineering, operations, and/or project experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Engineering Programs

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level:

• The Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job-related experience
• The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 6-8 years of relevant job-related experience
• The Senior Engineer II level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience
• The Staff Engineer level requires Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant job-related experience
• The Principal Engineer level requires Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 20+ years of relevant job-related experience with a strong preference for a PE license

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Normal office working conditions or at the project site.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Overnight travel is required when necessary to manage projects.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, extreme temperature conditions, and loud machinery and require appropriate personal protective equipment.