Midstream Operations Engineer - Oil

Matador Resources Company; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive salary

Performance incentives

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

A leading oil and gas firm in Dallas is seeking an engineer to provide operational support for their oil gathering system. The role involves troubleshooting issues, engineering and designing projects, and managing capital budgets. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, along with 2-5 years of experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including performance incentives and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years’ experience preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.
• Pipeline simulation experience preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot operational issues on the oil gathering system.
• Engineer and design oil infrastructure projects.
• Work with management on developing yearly capital and operational budgets.
• Manage small to large capital projects on oil system.
• Create, track, and reduce operational expense budgets.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks on oil system.
• Implement new technologies on the oil system.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Operational support current oil gathering system, including pipelines and facilities. Engineer, design, and implement small to large capital projects on oil gathering system by evaluating current system limits against future transportation/ injection requirements.

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

• Troubleshoot operational issues on the oil gathering system, including pipeline and facilities.
• Engineer and design oil infrastructure projects (pipelines and facilities) that maximize operating flexibility and system capacity. Interface with multiple groups including Land, Construction, Operations, Environmental, Regulatory, Drilling, and Completions.
• Work with management on developing yearly capital and operational budgets.
• Manage small to large capital projects on oil system.
• Create, track, and reduce operational expense budgets for oil system.
• Evaluate and mitigate risks on oil system.
• Evaluate and/or implement new technologies on oil system.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 2 - 5 years’ experience preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.
• Pipeline simulation experience preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Self-starter that can handle a fast-paced environment.