Compression Engineer — Gas Systems & Design

Spitzer Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spitzer Industries, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Compression Engineer I to support design and engineering for natural gas compressor packages. You will perform performance analysis, ASME code calculations, data sheet development, and prepare a defined scope for fabrication and project delivery.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 2+ years in oil and gas compression; 5+ years preferred. Strong communication, team collaboration, and proficiency with engineering software are essential

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical or equivalent Engineering.
• 2+ years of Mechanical, Package, or Process Engineering in oil and gas compression.
• 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with reciprocating gas compressors is a plus.
• ASME Section VIII knowledge required; Compress Software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Uses a broad range of process, mechanical, and instrumentation engineering capabilities to evaluate, develop, model, and optimize ideas in support of capital projects and operational issues.
• Evaluates mechanical, electromechanical, and process systems and products by applying previous experience as well as principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.
• Develops natural gas compressors and associated products by studying customer requirements while considering manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
• Assures product quality by monitoring product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
• Confer with project stakeholders, operations, management, vendors and various subject matter experts to develop a proposed project scope definition and insure the validity of the design through its execution.
• Work closely with design team to develop all assembly and fabrication drawings.
• Develop bill of materials, including but not limited to valves, PSVs, and instrumentation.
• Professionally report technical findings and insight to aid the collaborative decision-making process.
• Interfaces with project managers, fabrication teams and outside providers of engineering services to support work effort as needed.
• May support estimating functions by performing engineering evaluations and technical feasibility related to new business development opportunities.
• Continually develops proficiency in software packages such as those used for compressor performance, process simulation, and ASME code calculations.

Skills

Oil & gas compression

Mechanical engineering

Process engineering

ASME Section VIII knowledge

Project management

Education

BS in Chemical, Mechanical or equivalent Engineering

Tools

BR&E Promax

Compress Software

Job description

Spitzer Industries, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Compression Engineer I to support design and engineering for natural gas compressor packages. You will perform performance analysis, ASME code calculations, data sheet development, and prepare a defined scope for fabrication and project delivery.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 2+ years in oil and gas compression; 5+ years preferred. Strong communication, team collaboration, and proficiency with engineering software are essential