Field Optimization Engineer

SUBSIDIARIES OF ENERGY TRANSFER EQUITY LP; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

SUBSIDIARIES OF ENERGY TRANSFER EQUITY LP is seeking a Field Optimization Engineer to lead hydraulic and process modeling efforts, optimize compressor performance, and manage gas gathering and treating plant projects. The role requires overseeing growth capital projects from scoping to commissioning and ensuring schedules and budgets are met.

The position involves coordinating with construction teams, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and DOT regulations, and driving project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Engineering Discipline (ChemE or ME preferred).
• 5+ years of combined engineering, operations, and/or project experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Engineering Programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform system hydraulic modeling and process modeling to identify opportunities for improved operational performance.
• Perform compressor performance runs to ensure optimal field compression for reliability.
• Manage regional gas gathering, processing and treating plant projects, and field gathering projects within scope, budget and schedule.
• Implement entire project cycle for growth capital projects including scope/design development, AFE preparation/submittals, material procurement, execution and construction oversite, commissioning, and project completion.
• Work with the Construction Group on engineering projects and inspections.
• Projects are driven by cost and schedule to meet commercial commitments.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local regulations and internal policies; participate in PSM activities.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Process modeling

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering Discipline (ChemE or ME preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Products

Job description

• Field Optimization Engineer will perform system hydraulic modeling and process modeling to identify areas of opportunity and projects for improved operational performance


• Fiel Optimization Engineer will perform compressor performance runs to ensure optimal field compression performance for operational reliability.


• Field Optimization Engineer is responsible for regional gas gathering and processing and treating plant projects, field gathering projects, and will manage these capital growth projects and/or other operations or commercial-derived projects meeting project scope, budget, and schedule requirements.


• Implement entire project cycle for growth capital projects including: scope and design development, AFE preparation and submittals, material procurement, execution and construction oversite, commissioning, and project completion.


• Work with (and guide) the Construction Group members in construction and inspection activities on engineering projects.


• Projects are driven by cost and schedule to meet commercial commitments.


• Communicate with stakeholders including operations personnel, cost controls, project controls, project planning, and contractors for project implementation.


• Participate in PSM activities for growth projects and develop and implement PSM work, including Design reviews, PHAs, LOPAs, MOCs, training, etc.


• Responsible for technical review of designs, drawings, and studies.


• Ensure work complies with federal, state, and local regulations (including safety, environmental, and DOT) and internal policies and procedures.


• Work with system planning engineering group to develop projects that follow engineering standards, code compliance, proper company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.


• Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen project management knowledge base and proficiencies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Field Optimization Engineer will perform system hydraulic modeling and process modeling to identify areas of opportunity and projects for improved operational performance


• Fiel Optimization Engineer will perform compressor performance runs to ensure optimal field compression performance for operational reliability.


• Field Optimization Engineer is responsible for regional gas gathering and processing and treating plant projects, field gathering projects, and will manage these capital growth projects and/or other operations or commercial-derived projects meeting project scope, budget, and schedule requirements.


• Implement entire project cycle for growth capital projects including: scope and design development, AFE preparation and submittals, material procurement, execution and construction oversite, commissioning, and project completion.


• Work with (and guide) the Construction Group members in construction and inspection activities on engineering projects.


• Projects are driven by cost and schedule to meet commercial commitments.


• Communicate with stakeholders including operations personnel, cost controls, project controls, project planning, and contractors for project implementation.


• Participate in PSM activities for growth projects and develop and implement PSM work, including Design reviews, PHAs, LOPAs, MOCs, training, etc.


• Responsible for technical review of designs, drawings, and studies.


• Ensure work complies with federal, state, and local regulations (including safety, environmental, and DOT) and internal policies and procedures.


• Work with system planning engineering group to develop projects that follow engineering standards, code compliance, proper company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.


• Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen project management knowledge base and proficiencies.

Requirements

Required Skills (External)

Education And/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

Bachelor's in Engineering Discipline (ChemE or ME preferred)

Previous experience in Natural Gas treating, fractionation, or processing industry

5+ years of combined engineering, operations, and/or project experience

Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Engineering Programs

Required Experience Is Commensurate With The Selected Job Level

• The Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job-related experience


• The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 6-8 years of relevant job-related experience


• The Senior Engineer II level requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience


• The Staff Engineer level requires Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant job-related experience


• The Principal Engineer level requires Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and 20+ years of relevant job-related experience with a strong preference for a PE license

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this job.

Normal office working conditions or at the project 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 settings may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, extreme temperature conditions, and loud machinery and require appropriate personal protective equipment.