Midstream Operations Engineer - Gas Processing

Matador Resources Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

A leading energy company in Texas seeks an experienced engineer to provide operational and engineering support for gas processing facilities. This role involves managing projects from scope definition to execution while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant project management experience. With a competitive salary and benefits offered, this position is essential for optimizing plant operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in gas processing project management required; 5 years preferred.
• Experience with compression & dehydration, refrigeration & turbo‑expander liquids recovery, sour gas treating.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for gas processing facility operations.
• Participate in plant improvement/expansion projects.
• Monitor day-to-day operations and work with the management team on budgeting.

Skills

Project management

Process simulation software

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Stress management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

BR&E ProMax

DNV Synergi

Job description

Job Description

Provide operational and engineering support for existing gas processing operations. Engineer, design, and implement small to large capital projects with the gas processing plant(s) by evaluating current system limits against future requirements. Optimize existing assets by collaborating with multidiscipline teams.

Job Benefits

Compensation includes industry competitive salary commensurate with experience, performance incentives, plus medical and dental benefits, 401(k) match, etc. Details are available upon application.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for gas processing facility operations, facility maintenance, and upgrades.
• Plant improvement/expansion projects – participate on a team responsible for scope definition, engineering design, budgeting, AFE preparation, project management, vendor selection and management, and coordination with field superintendent and construction contractors.
• Monitor day-to-day operations and work with Plant Superintendent and Operators to optimize plant recoveries, utility consumption, chemical consumption, and maintenance activities to increase plant revenue and reduce plant‑operating expenses.
• Work with management team to develop annual plant operating budget and track operating expenses. Review and approve vendor invoices. Maintain an in depth understanding of all plant operating expenses and forecast future expenditures.
• Process Safety Management – Work with plant staff and engineering team on management of change, mechanical integrity, process hazard analysis, operating procedures in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• Engineering documentation – work with engineering team to maintain “as built” facility drawings, process safety information, data books, and operating manuals.
• Maintenance planning – work with plant maintenance staff on maintenance planning, budgeting, and tracking. Development of maintenance budget and schedule.
• Environmental Compliance – work with engineering and environmental team to ensure plant environmental compliance. Data gathering and analysis.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering required.
• Must have recent gas processing project management experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience, 5 years’ experience preferred.
• Preferred process experience to include compression & dehydration, refrigeration & turbo‑expander liquids recovery, sour gas treating.
• Experience with BR&E ProMax process simulation software and DNV Synergi hydraulic modeling software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Experience executing multiple projects, running concurrently.
• Ability to handle stress and work well in a demanding and fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Self‑starter and proactive with strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, set realistic goals, and complete commitments on schedule.