Execution Planning Advisor II (Brownfield)

RigUp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp in Houston, Texas is seeking an Execution Planning Engineer to support early project development for upstream unconventional facilities. The role focuses on validating brownfield conditions, evaluating reuse options, and developing practical execution plans prior to execution.

A successful candidate will deliver field verification packages, redline P&IDs, plot plans, routing layouts, and tie-ins; engage Operations and Construction early to improve operability, constructibility, safety, and

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or related technical studies is required.
• Prior experience in Project Execution and Planning activities is preferred.
• Experience with upstream unconventional facilities, brownfield verification, P&IDs, plot plans, routing, tie-ins, or field execution planning is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% to Midland Basin field locations.

Responsibilities

• Verify existing brownfield facility conditions, constraints, capacities, and opportunities for reuse.
• Develop initial execution plans for well pads, tank batteries, facilities, flowlines, tie-ins, and related infrastructure.
• Develop detailed pipeline routes and engage Construction to identify constructability concerns, routing risks, access needs, and execution constraints.
• Identify execution risks, demolition needs, shutdown requirements, sequencing considerations, and field conditions that may impact scope, schedule, cost, or safety.
• Create redline P&IDs, plot plans, preliminary routing layouts, tie-in point identification, and field-based planning documentation for brownfield scope.
• Support standard design verification by confirming project concepts align with existing facility conditions, applicable standards, and execution assumptions.

Skills

Project planning

Execution planning

Cross-functional coordination

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Description:

The Execution Planning Engineer supports early project development for green & brownfield upstream unconventional facilities and infrastructure by validating brownfield facility conditions, evaluating facility reuse options, and developing practical execution plans prior to execution. This role partners closely with the Project Development Engineer, Operations, Construction, Project Execution, and technical stakeholders to identify tie-ins, constructability risks, permitting needs, personnel & process safety considerations, and execution constraints before projects transition to a Project Engineer for execution.

A successful Execution Planning Engineer will identify brownfield facility constraints, reuse opportunities, and execution risks early enough to influence scope decisions; deliver reliable field verification packages, redline P&IDs, plot plans, routing layouts, tie-in identification, and execution planning inputs; engage Operations and Construction early to improve operability, constructibility, safety, and execution readiness; and enable a smooth handoff to Project Execution by clarifying risks, assumptions, constraints, and readiness requirements.

Responsibilities:

Brownfield Verification and Facility Reuse:

• Support the Project Development Engineer by verifying existing brownfield facility conditions, constraints, capacities, and opportunities for reuse
• Engage Operations to identify facility considerations, operability concerns, maintainability needs, and limitations if existing facilities are used for new production
• Document brownfield verification findings, including impacted systems, tie-in feasibility, facility boundaries, shutdown requirements, and constraints

Execution Planning and Constructability:

• Develop initial execution plans for well pads, tank batteries, facilities, flowlines, tie-ins, and related infrastructure
• Develop detailed pipeline routes and engage Construction to identify constructability concerns, routing risks, access needs, and execution constraints
• Identify execution risks, demolition needs, shutdown requirements, sequencing considerations, and field conditions that may impact scope, schedule, cost, or safety

Technical Basis and Field Documentation:

• Develop redline P&IDs, plot plans, preliminary routing layouts, tie-in point identification, and field-based planning documentation for brownfield scope
• Support standard design verification by confirming project concepts align with existing facility conditions, applicable standards, and execution assumptions

Safety, Permitting, and Execution Readiness:

• Perform early process safety risk screenings to identify potential hazards, design considerations, operating impacts, and risk management needs
• Support Gate Review inputs, Design and Execution Plan development, change documentation, and execution readiness deliverables

Continuous Improvement and Team Effectiveness:

• Contribute to a collaborative team culture built on clarity, ownership, constructive challenge, and trusted partnership
• Contribute to process improvements that reduce rework, improve handoffs, and strengthen execution readiness

Key Relationships / Interfaces:

• Work across a broad set of stakeholders, including: Project Development Engineer, Global Operations, Construction, Project Engineer (Execution), Central Engineering, Surface Land / Regulatory, Project Controls, and Procurement / Supply Chain

Skills and Qualifications:

• BS degree in Engineering or related technical studies is required
• Prior experience in Project Execution and Planning activities
• Experience with upstream unconventional facilities, brownfield verification, P&IDs, plot plans, routing, tie-ins, or field execution planning preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to travel approximately 20-30% to Midland Basin field locations

Location: Houston, Texas

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5 (approx. 20-30% travel to Midland Basin field locations)