Operations Engineer

Hilcorp Energy Company; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k retirement plan

Quarterly bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

Harvest Midstream seeks a seasoned engineer to provide full‑scope midstream support. You will analyze operational problems, perform hydraulic and process simulations, and develop costed improvement plans for facilities and pipelines.

You will coordinate with operations, commercial teams, and third‑party designers, ensuring safe, compliant, and value‑driven project delivery. The role requires 10 years in oil and gas/process engineering with plant experience and a BS in engineering; PE license is

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Professional Engineers license preferred.
• 10 years minimum oil and gas/process engineering experience; 5 years minimum process experience in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to Midstream Operations and Commercial teams; analyze operational problems and identify resolution or value-enhancing projects.
• Perform hydraulic simulations of pipelines and process systems; develop alternatives and recommend optimal solutions.
• Lead or participate in PHAs for processing facilities and manage risk mitigation projects/programs.
• Coordinate with project engineers and field crews to ensure scope execution and schedule adherence.
• Travel up to 25% to support field operations and project sites.

Skills

Hydraulic modeling

Process simulation

Heat & material balances

Troubleshooting

Communication

Travel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Promax

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Job Objective:To provide engineering support to Midstream Operations and Commercial teams. Provides engineering analysis of operational problems and then identifies resolution or value-enhancing projects. Coordinates with the Integrity Management team on integrity inspections, assessments and risk mitigation projects/programs. Provides full range of engineering & technical support to the Commercial team for new project development and due diligence on acquisitions.Essential Job Responsibilities: Regularly interacts with control room, field operations leadership and field personnel to analyze operational problems, develop alternatives and recommend optimal solutions.Seeks and identifies opportunities to optimize systems, save costs and improve our operations and maximize operating performance & value.Provides initial design engineering, scope development, schedule and cost estimates for maintenance expense and/or capital jobs as well as growth capital projects.Coordinates and manages third party engineering designs for projects.Coordinates with project engineers and/or construction crews to ensure execution on desired scope of work.Works closely with the project manager or assumes the role of Project Manager for individual projects or programs as needed.Participates or leads PHAs for processing facilities and is responsible for resolving or identifying projects to address identified issues.Performs hydraulic simulations of pressures and flow rates through pipelines transporting oil, NGLs or natural gas.Works in coordination with the commercial team in new growth project development, providing iterations and various options for initial feasibility designs & cost estimatesPerforms due diligence work on midstream assets proposed to be acquired by Harvest, including participating in data rooms, conducting field reviews and observationsMeet with various local, state and federal agencies regarding assigned projects as neededPresent information at our field monthly update meetings on overall company performance and trendsAssist in incident response efforts if requiredOther Job Responsibilities:Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions.Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality workQualifications:10 years minimum oil and gas/process engineering experience.Three (5) years minimum process experience in a plant environment.Broad based engineering and operational knowledge with the ability to understand, lead efforts in or provide internal support for civil, electrical, mechanical and process control issues or designs.Familiar with PSM and process hazard analysis process and able to perform PHA’s for process facilities.Familiar with process simulation (Promax or equivalent) and hydraulic modeling software.Ability to generate heat & material balances for both existing and new process designsAbility to trouble-shoot operational issues at a crude oil Terminal, NGL Terminal and Olefins Terminal.Ability to perform detailed hydraulic modeling for both gas and liquids without use of canned computer software.Ability to support operations team to maximize value generated from each asset.Ability to size relief valves and control valves for both gas and liquidsAbility to maintain a positive, professional and solutions-oriented approach with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.Ability to communicate effectively and share ideasAbility to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.Willing to travel 25% of the timeEducation Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:Required: Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from an accredited universityProfessional Engineers license preferredAbout UsHarvest Midstream is a privately-held midstream services provider headquartered in Houston, Texas with assets in Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, and Texas. Harvest transports and processes oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids across the United States.The remarkable growth of Harvest since 2002 is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of over 500 employees who are intensely focused on safety, operational excellence and the highest levels of service to our customers. Our company values govern how we run our business, how we treat our fellow employees and how we serve our customers. At Harvest, we are focused on developing and maintaining long-term business relationships through customer service and agility in every business interaction.Harvest offers its employees competitive salaries, quarterly bonuses, healthcare benefits, a 401k retirement plan, paid time off, and participation in our B.H.A.G. bonus program as part of our total rewards package. Please see our Careers page for opportunities at Harvest.Harvest Midstream Company is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.