Midstream Engineer

Chord Energy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Chord Energy is seeking a Midstream Facilities Engineer to support development, planning, engineering and operations of midstream and upstream assets in the Houston area. The role involves design, construction, operation, and field travel with a hybrid option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays.

You will manage multiple projects through all phases, develop hydraulic models, prepare cost estimates, and collaborate across teams while ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3 years of Oil and Gas experience, upstream and/or midstream preferred.
• Capable of working independently on small to mid-sized projects and technical assignments.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills and the ability to work with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company.
• Efficient in Microsoft 365 and PipeSIM.
• Strong economic skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project planning, execution and review from approval through commissioning to support development and compliance (Phase gates).
• Ensure technical scope aligns with regulations and industry standards.
• Develop hydraulic models and process simulations to support operations and development.
• Prepare cost estimates from scoping to AFE level and perform lookbacks after completion.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day operational issues with surface equipment at tanks and facilities.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Land, Legal, Regulatory and Accounting and with external contractors and agencies.
• Lead or participate in MOC documentation and reviews for technical changes.
• Lead or participate in PHAs, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Contribute to Facility SOPs and best practices and safety leadership.
• Support and maintain Project KPIs and contract engineering management.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Hydraulic modeling

Cost estimation

MOC documentation

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PipeSIM

ProMax

HYSYS

Pipeline Toolbox

Job description

The Midstream Facilities Engineer will participate in the development, planning, engineering and operations of Chord Energy midstream and upstream facility assets. Assets include but are not limited to saltwater disposals (SWDs), gathering systems (oil, produced water, gas, & fresh water), gas plants, oil conditioners and central delivery points. The position requires an operations background and understanding of the design, construction, and operation of facility assets. This position located in downtown Houston, TX and requires travel to operations areas. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage project planning, execution and review through all phases from approval, engineering design, procurement, construction, and commissioning/startup to support development, optimization, and compliance.
• Manage technical scope of projects to ensure Chord Energy complies with government and local regulations as well as industry standards.
• Develop hydraulic models and process simulations in support of operations, project engineering, and commercial development.
• Prepare cost estimates for a variety of projects from scoping to AFE level and perform wholistic project lookbacks after completion.
• Aid in troubleshooting of day-to-day operational issues with any surface equipment at the tank battery or Chord-owned midstream facility.
• Collaborate with a variety of entities including Marketing, Operations, Land, Legal, Regulatory and Accounting along with external entities such as contractors, equipment providers, government agencies, regulatory bodies, landowners, and other producers.
• Generate MOC documentation and act as the engineering reviewer/approver for technical MOCs.
• Lead and/or participate in PHA's, Risk Assessments and Incident Investigations.
• Develop and/or advise on Facility SOP's and design best practices.
• Contribute to safety leadership on the Facilities Team.
• Support and maintain Project KPIs and reporting.
• Manage contract engineering services.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Selected candidates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 3 years of Oil and Gas experience, preferably in Upstream and/or Midstream Facilities
• Capable of working independently on small to mid-sized projects and technical assignments
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills and the ability to work with internal and external contacts
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Efficient in Microsoft 365 and PipeSIM
• Strong economic skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of Oil and Gas experience in multiple disciplines
• Operations experience in the Bakken area
• Saltwater, Fresh Water, Crude Oil and Natural Gas pipeline operations and engineering experience
• Central Processing Facilities, Oil Conditioner and Gas Plant experience
• Process Modeling (ProMax or HYSYS) and Pipeline Toolbox experience

Work Environment

Combination of office and field work 20-40% travel to field locations Ability to work in active construction environments.

EEO Statement

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Chord Energy is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas, with top-tier, sustainable assets located in the Bakken and Three Forks plays in North Dakota and Montana. We prioritize safe and responsible operations to develop our unconventional onshore resources, and we maintain a unique position with a best-in-class balance sheet, a rigorous focus on capital discipline, and a continuous improvement approach leading to innovation and efficiency that generates cash flow. The company trades publicly as NASDAQ: CHRD.