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JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for a Process Engineer who is passionate about optimizing unit performance and driving meaningful operational improvements. This individual will take the time to understand our units, identify constraints and opportunities, and translate engineering analysis into practical solutions that improve asset performance. Success in this role requires strong collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Controls, and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership, viewing unit performance as a personal investment and continuously looking for ways to make our operations better. This position will be based in Mt. Belvieu, TX, with an expectation of monthly travel to support assets located in Louisiana.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Direct and perform engineering and/or project management activities related to design, procurement, construction, or optimization of company assets including but not limited to: Transmission and/or gathering systems, measurement and regulation facilities, compressor and pump stations and dehydration plants, NGL fractionation, natural gas processing and/or hydrocarbon storage facilities, construction plans and implementation, management of third‑party contract resources.
- Provide technical and/or engineering assistance on matters including but not limited to: Equipment/system design, Pipeline sizing and evaluation, Pipeline control, Pipeline facility design, construction, operation, and maintenance, Policies and procedures, Process Safety.
- Perform and review project management activities including but not limited to: Bid proposals and contracts, AFE preparation and cost management, Management of Change (MOC), Material/equipment specifications and selection, Construction plans and support, Creating and updating schedules / timelines, Preparing project progress and other reports, Managing change orders.
- Identify equipment efficiencies, complete hydraulic calculations, determine valve and pipeline sizing and perform gas flow analysis.
- Research, analyze, prepare and/or approve information including but not limited to: Engineering studies, Governmental rules, regulations, codes and standards, Pipeline and/or measurement system analyses and recommendations, Hydrocarbon processing and/or measurement bid proposals, Construction and/or measurement contracts, Cost estimates, Material specifications/selections.
- Make recommendations for improvements related to capacity, operating costs, and system operation.
- Evaluate proposed projects by conducting load studies.
- Analyze various measurement system designs and make recommendations for improvements related to station capacity and operating costs, to increase accuracy of measurement system and downstream reporting systems.
- Perform economic analysis related to potential new projects, including but not limited to operational cost estimates, determining equipment efficiencies, and needed enhancements and conducting definitive studies for potential acquisitions.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and develop and implement new processes as requested by management, with limited supervision.
- Anticipate changes in work demands and identify assignments or training to meet those demands.
- Oversee utilization of manpower and equipment resources.
- Assess, schedule, and prioritize projects on customer needs and value to the organization.
- May have oversight of employees engaged in field operations, construction and/or project management function.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job‑related experience preferred
Work Experience
- Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs in pipeline systems
- Experience at this level is typically attained with seven or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management
- Experience achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence that leads to employee, project, and stakeholder successes
- Experience in use and function of applications such as: Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.
- Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence
- Experience identifying, res