Engineer III, Pipeline Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization

Phillips 66; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 128,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCIP bonus

8% 401k match

Cash Balance Pension

Health Savings Account

Well-being programs

Job summary

Phillips 66 is seeking an Engineer III, Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization to support our Midstream organization. You will apply hydraulic modeling and optimization expertise to address system changes, improve operating efficiency, mitigate risk, and support business decisions.

You will contribute to workload and resource management of the Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization Engineering team. Responsibilities include developing models for pipelines, evaluating operating parameters and surge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 4+ years of engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
• 2+ years of experience with pipeline hydraulic modeling, stimulation, and optimization.
• Basic knowledge of natural gas pipelines, compressor stations, gas processing, and related facilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10%, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Apply hydraulics, valves, compressors, DRA, and regulatory requirements to develop hydraulic models.
• Develop and tune static and transient hydraulic models for pipelines to evaluate parameters, design, capacity, costs, and surge analysis.
• Develop model scenarios to address business questions and support growth initiatives.
• Lead a team or participate to evaluate, develop, and implement pipeline optimization and operational strategies.
• Evaluate projects for system optimization and justify equipment changes and replacements.
• Develop and implement tools for Field Operations, Scheduling, and Control Center to minimize costs and improve asset optimization.
• Propose and lead system optimization efforts, including engine replacements and compressor/pump modifications.
• Provide status updates to customers on modeling/optimization requests with realistic timelines and priorities.
• Engage with industry peers and vendors to stay current on regulations, technology, and software options.

Skills

Pipeline hydraulics

Hydraulic modeling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

NextGen

Synergi Gas

ProMax

Job description

Phillips 66 is seeking an Engineer III, Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization to support our Midstream organization. You will apply hydraulic modeling and optimization expertise to address system changes, improve operating efficiency, mitigate risk, and support business decisions.

You will contribute to workload and resource management of the Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization Engineering team. Responsibilities include developing models for pipelines, evaluating operating parameters and surge