Engineer - Midland Basin Reliability

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. seeks a Reliability Engineer to enhance the performance of rotating equipment, compression assets, and facility systems.

The role blends reliability engineering, data analytics, hydraulic modeling, and process optimization to drive asset performance and operational excellence. The position leads maintenance programs, develops standards and best practices, and conducts compressor performance studies while monitoring KPI trends and mentoring field personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical preferred).
• 3–6 years of relevant engineering experience; recent engineering graduates will be considered.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, compression systems, natural gas facilities, maintenance practices, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of compressor performance analysis, compressor sizing, and compression system optimization.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic modeling, fluid flow, thermodynamics, and process engineering principles.
• Ability to perform control valve sizing and equipment evaluations.
• Experience with industrial historians and analytics platforms; DataPARC experience preferred.
• Programming experience with Python preferred; experience with SQL, Power BI, VBA, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across geographically dispersed teams.
• Previous experience in Natural Gas treating, fractionation, or processing industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Engineering Programs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the division focal point for asset management and reliability programs related to rotating equipment and compression systems.
• Lead and support Compression Performance, Equipment Reliability, Engine Health, and Preventive Maintenance programs, including development of standards, procedures, benchmarks, and best practices.
• Perform compressor performance testing, modeling, sizing, and optimization studies to improve reliability, capacity, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Monitor equipment and system performance data, establish KPI trends, develop predictive insights, and provide technical solutions to improve reliability.
• Lead and facilitate Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs) and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and failure predictability.
• Administer and develop the DataPARC historian and analytics platform, including database management, data validation, dashboard development, reporting, user support, and training.
• Develop data analytics, automated reporting, and engineering applications using Python or similar programming tools to support asset performance and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis of gathering, transmission, compression, and process piping systems to identify constraints and optimize performance.
• Perform control valve sizing, equipment evaluations, flow assurance reviews, and debottlenecking studies in support of operations and capital projects.
• Analyze compressor and process data to identify operational, mechanical, and process limitations and recommend performance improvements.
• Oversee engine process control systems, engine mapping programs, and performance optimization tools for reciprocating engines and compressors.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting complex equipment issues and evaluating new technologies related to reliability, condition monitoring, automation, and predictive analytics.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Automation, and System Planning groups to develop projects that meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and sound engineering practices.
• Support and mentor field personnel through training, troubleshooting, and development of consistent reliability and data management processes.

Skills

Rotating equipment knowledge

Compression systems

Data analytics

Python programming

SQL

Power BI

VBA

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical)

Tools

DataPARC historian

Power BI

Excel

SQL tooling

Job description

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Position Summary

Responsible for improving the reliability, availability, and performance of rotating equipment, compression assets, and facility systems. This role combines reliability engineering, compressor performance, data analytics, DataPARC administration, hydraulic modeling, process optimization, and automation to drive asset performance and operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the Division focal point for asset management and reliability programs related to rotating equipment and compression systems.
• Lead and support Compression Performance, Equipment Reliability, Engine Health, and Preventive Maintenance programs, including development of standards, procedures, benchmarks, and best practices.
• Perform compressor performance testing, modeling, sizing, and optimization studies to improve reliability, capacity, efficiency, and operational performance.
• Monitor equipment and system performance data, establish KPI trends, develop predictive insights, and provide technical solutions to improve reliability.
• Lead and facilitate Root Cause Failure Analyses (RCFAs) and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and failure predictability.
• Administer and develop the DataPARC historian and analytics platform, including database management, data validation, dashboard development, reporting, user support, and training.
• Develop data analytics, automated reporting, and engineering applications using Python or similar programming tools to support asset performance and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Perform hydraulic modeling and analysis of gathering, transmission, compression, and process piping systems to identify constraints and optimize performance.
• Perform control valve sizing, equipment evaluations, flow assurance reviews, and debottlenecking studies in support of operations and capital projects.
• Analyze compressor and process data to identify operational, mechanical, and process limitations and recommend performance improvements.
• Oversee engine process control systems, engine mapping programs, and performance optimization tools for reciprocating engines and compressors.
• Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting complex equipment issues and evaluating new technologies related to reliability, condition monitoring, automation, and predictive analytics.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Automation, and System Planning groups to develop projects that meet company standards, regulatory requirements, and sound engineering practices.
• Support and mentor field personnel through training, troubleshooting, and development of consistent reliability and data management processes.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering Discipline, Mechanical or Chemical preferred.
• 3-6 years of relevant engineering experience; recent engineering graduates will be considered.
• Knowledge of rotating equipment, compression systems, natural gas facilities, maintenance practices, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of compressor performance analysis, compressor sizing, and compression system optimization.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic modeling, fluid flow, thermodynamics, and process engineering principles.
• Ability to perform control valve sizing and equipment evaluations.
• Experience with industrial historians and analytics platforms; DataPARC experience preferred.
• Programming experience with Python preferred; experience with SQL, Power BI, VBA, or similar tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across geographically dispersed teams.
• Previous experience in Natural Gas treating, fractionation, or processing industry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Engineering Programs.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions or at theproject site.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Overnight travel is required when necessary to manage projects.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settingsmay include exposure to various materials and chemicals, extreme temperature conditions, and loud machinery and require appropriate personal protective equipment

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER

The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247.This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.