Compressor Engineer

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

The role of Compression Engineer I is responsible for engineering support and design by performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, compressor performance analysis, process design, ASME code calculations, technical completion of equipment data sheets, and interpretation of project specifications. The candidate will perform engineering and design of compressor packages by providing project management with a clearly defined project scope of work for fabrication. This project scope of work and estimate will be used to execute current opportunities.

• 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.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical or equivalent Engineering.
• 2+ years of Mechanical, Package, or Process Engineering in oil and gas compression is required. 5+ years is preferred.
• The ability to complete engineering and design of new reciprocating gas compressors, field experience with gas compressors is a plus.
• Command of general oil and gas process industry principles and calculations.
• Solid operations and/or design experience with a variety of forms of rotating equipment, heat transfer and line hydraulics.
• Specific working knowledge of natural gas compression is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills involving a very broad array of engineering disciplines and organizational levels.
• Understanding of ASME Section VIII and its implications in design is required. Working knowledge of Compress Software is a plus.
• Understanding of sound project and process engineering management practices.
• Proficient with computer modeling software. (BR&E Promax is preferred)
• Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone or as a part of a team.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• High level of organization and understanding of document control.
• Limited travel, however, some project commissioning may be required (as needed).