FACILITIES ENGINEER

PERC-eng; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PERC-eng is seeking a full-time engineer for Nederland/Beaumont, TX, to design oil & gas pipelines and related facilities. Role covers mechanical design, piping, and equipment sizing for upstream and midstream projects, with compliance to ASME and API codes.

Travel to sites and vendors may be required. Ideal candidate has 5+ years in project and detailed oil & gas engineering, with ability to read P&IDs, perform hydraulic modeling and pipe stress analyses, and coordinate with multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in project and detailed engineering of oil & gas upstream and/or midstream facilities.
• Ability to read P&IDs, piping drawings, specifications and related codes and standards.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must be able to work for any US employer.
• ABET-accredited degree and PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering reports, design calculations, drawings, and technical specs for pipelines and facilities.
• Read and create process flow diagrams and P&IDs.
• Direct and manage piping design of pipelines and facilities.
• Size and select equipment such as pumps, valves, separators, scrubbers, and treaters.
• Interface with control systems engineers and review vendor drawings for compliance.
• Visit job sites and vendor facilities to assess requirements and conformance.
• Apply hydraulic modeling and pipe stress analyses to designs.
• Develop construction drawing packages and contractor specifications for oil and gas projects.
• Monitor work progress, report activity, and maintain logs for project management.

Skills

P&ID knowledge

Pipe stress

Hydraulic modeling

Piping design

ASME/API knowledge

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering

Job description

This is a Nederland/Beaumont, TX based full-time position for the engineering of oil & gas pipelines, and related facilities. Duties of role to include the mechanical design of equipment and piping systems related to various upstream and midstream facilities for onshore and offshore projects. Candidate must be knowledgeable of the related ASME and API codes as well as somefamiliar with regulatoryrequirements.

Essential Functions

• Prepareengineeringreports, design calculations, drawings, and technical specifications related to pipeline and facility design and construction
• Read and createprocess flow diagrams and P&IDs
• Ability to direct and manage the piping design of pipelines and facilities.
• Capable, or at least understand the basics, of sizing and selecting equipment including pumps, control valves, oil & gas separators, scrubbers, treaters, etc.
• Understand the basics of instrumentation and interface with control systems engineers.
• Review and/or approve vendor drawings for compliance with project specifications.
• Visit job-sitesto evaluate site, project requirements, and conditions. Visit vendor facilities to inspect equipment for compliance with requirements/specifications.
• Experience with Hydraulic modeling and pipe stressanalyses.
• Work both independently and alongside an engineering team to develop both high level and detailed design of mechanical piping systems.
• Interface with other disciplines on a multi-disciplinary team (survey, structural, electrical, and/or instrumentation)
• Develop construction drawing packages and contractor specifications for oil and gas pipeline and facility projects.
• Report job activity and maintain detailed logs about work activities, reporting to project managers and executive management.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of work products and standards.
• Meet deadlines working on multiple projects and/or with multiple clients with minimum supervision and take responsibility for planning and prioritizing tasks.
• Maintain a high standard of work performance and ensuring that all done is in accordance with the standards of the company and client.
• Strong communications skills and ability to interreact directly with clients, suppliers, upper management, and construction personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum5years experiencein the project and detailed engineering ofoil & gasupstream and/or midstream related facilities.
• Ability to read and understand: P&IDs, piping drawings, specifications and related codes and standards.
• Abilityto communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Must be Able to Work for any US Employer.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ yearsof experience
• Medium/large multi-discipline project lead experience
• Pipeline route development and alignment sheet review
• Permitting experience for development of new oil and gas facilities or pipelines

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited university in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering.

Certification/License:

• PE preferred

Physical Expectations:

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periodsof time
• Must pass background check and be able to pass both a pre-employment & random drug test(s)
• Must be able to travel occasionally up to 25% including overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service based on business needs
• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather and elements.