Operations Process Engineer

Kinetik Inc; Loco Hills (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik Inc in New Mexico is seeking a process engineer to support gas processing facilities. You will provide process engineering support, manage MOC inputs, participate in PHAs, and maintain P&IDs and Cause and Effect charts.

You will build and maintain ProMax models, manage projects, and perform regular plant visits 1-2 days per week, with additional trips during troubleshooting, implementation, or turnarounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering required (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in process engineering in gas processing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide process and operational support to plant operations.
• Input and manage MOCs for the process facilities.
• Participate in PHAs for the PSM facilities.
• Maintain P&IDs and Cause and Effect charts for all facilities.
• Provide process engineering support to the Major Projects group in the design of new gas processing plants.
• Build and maintain ProMax simulation models for each plant.
• Manage, scope, and execute projects.
• Visit plants regularly 1–2 days per week, with additional trips during troubleshooting, project implementation, and turnarounds.

Skills

Process engineering

ProMax modeling

MOC input management

PHAs participation

P&IDs maintenance

Project management

Field visits

Education

B.S. in engineering

Chemical Engineering preferred

Tools

ProMax

Job description

Schedule:

Monday – Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide process and operational support to plant operations.
• Input and manage MOCs for the process facilities.
• Participate in PHAs for the PSM facilities.
• Maintain P&IDs and Cause and Effect charts for all facilities.
• Provide process engineering support to the Major Projects group in the design of new gas processing plants.
• Build and maintain ProMax simulation models for each plant.
• Manage, scope, and execute projects.
• Expected to make regular plant visits, 1-2 days per week regularly, with further plant visits required while troubleshooting plant issues, managing project implementation/commissioning, and/or managing turnaround activities.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering required (Chemical Engineering preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in process engineering in gas processing facilities.

Working Conditions:

• Field work will involve walking and standing on rough terrain with uneven and slippery surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate but may regularly require exposure to loud noises from machinery.
• Will be required to regularly drive to other field facilities within their assigned region.
• Will regularly use a computer to create, record, store, revise and save documentation needed to perform their role.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Able to lift and carry up to 25-50 lbs. in a safe manner.
• Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on a telephone and in-person.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must live within a150 mile radius of Kinetik work facility