Application Engineer

Plum-Gas-Solutions; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits plans

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Plum Gas Solutions, LLC seeks a hands-on Process Engineer to design, simulate, and implement natural gas processing systems. You will translate process concepts into detailed 2D/3D drawings, layouts, and field-ready plans for installation, commissioning, and operations.

The role blends process engineering with mechanical drafting, collaborating with project teams to ensure ASME/ANSI compliance and accurate fabrication drawings, with a focus on delivering safe, reliable plant upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-8 years in natural gas processing, CNG/LNG or midstream systems.
• Experience with decompression/decanting, compression, and field layouts.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize systems including piping, dehydration, and amine sweetening.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, GA drawings, and heat/mass balances.
• Translate process requirements into constructible field-ready designs.
• Support field installation, commissioning, and site walkdowns.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls teams.

Skills

SolidWorks

Aspen HYSYS

PFDs/P&IDs

CAD drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position:Application Engineer

Location: Odessa, TX

Job Id:137

# of Openings:1

Process Engineer

Position Overview

Plum Gas Solutions, LLC ("Plum") is seeking a Process Engineer with hands‑on experience in natural gas handling, conditioning, and sweetening systems, combined with strong CAD/SolidWorks drafting capability. This role is heavily execution-focused, requiring the ability to translate process design into detailed, field‑ready drawings and layouts for installation, commissioning, and operations.

The ideal candidate bridges process engineering and mechanical design, with the ability to support project delivery from concept through field implementation.

Key Responsibilities

Process Design & Engineering

• Design and optimize systems for:
  • B31-3 Piping Systems(Manifolds, etc.)
  • Natural gas compression and decompression, dehydration (TEG), and sweetening (amine systems)
  • Gas conditioning (filtration, heating, separation, pressure regulation)
• Perform simulations using Aspen HYSYS (preferred) or equivalent tools
• Develop:
  • Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Heat & material balances
• Evaluate system performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and recommend improvements

Design & Drafting

• Develop detailed 2D/3D CAD drawings using SolidWorks (preferred) or AutoCAD:
  • Skid layouts and modular equipment packages
  • General Arrangement (GA) drawings
  • Piping isometrics and spool drawings
  • Equipment layouts for field installation
• Translate process requirements into constructible, field‑ready designs
• Ensure designs comply with:
  • ASME, ANSI, CSA (as applicable)
  • Company and client specifications
• Support redlines, as-builts, and revision control

Project Execution & Field Support

• Collaborate with project managers, fabrication teams, and field crews
• Provide site drawing packages for installation and commissioning
• Equipment FAT/SAT
• Field walkdowns and commissioning support
• Resolve field issues by updating drawings and process documentation in real time
• Support procurement with equipment specs and datasheets

Cross-functional Support

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls teams
• Instrumentation and control philosophies
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards and templates

Safety, Compliance & Standards

• Participate in HAZOP and safety reviews
• Ensure compliance with engineering and design standards
• Support permitting and regulatory documentation

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Experience

• 2-8 years in natural gas processing, CNG/LNG or midstream systems
• Experience with natural gas decompression / decanters, compression systems, and/or oilfield / industrial site designs and layouts

Technical Skills

• SolidWorks (preferred) or AutoCAD – strong proficiency required
• Aspen HYSYS (preferred) or similar process simulation tools
• PFDs, P&IDs, and GA drawings
• Isometrics and fabrication drawings
• Familiarity with:
  • Pressure vessels, compressors, and gas processing equipment
  • Applicable codes and standards (ASME B31.3, Section VIII, etc.)

Preferred Skills

• Experience with packaged gas systems (CNG trailers, PRUs, VRUs, dehydration skids)
• Exposure to compressor systems (e.g., Ariel, screw compressors, etc.)
• Experience with 3D plant modeling or layout optimization
• Field commissioning or startup experience
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng / PE) designation or eligibility

Soft Skills

• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication across technical and commercial teams
• Hands-on, field-oriented approach
• High attention to detail with execution focus

Compensation

• Comprehensive health benefits plans
• Performance-based bonus

Why Join Plum?

• Exposure to large energy infrastructure projects
• Cross-functional role spanning engineering, finance, and execution
• Opportunity to shape a scalable virtual pipeline platform
• High-impact, entrepreneurial environment