Plant Operations Engineer - Gas Processing & Projects Lead

Hilcorp Energy Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilcorp Energy Company in Houston, TX seeks a Process Engineer to support gas processing plants in the U.S. Lower 48.

You will analyze operational problems, propose value‑enhancing projects, and coordinate with Integrity Management and Asset Teams to deliver safe, reliable operations. Responsibilities include creating heat and material balances, performing hydraulic simulations, sizing relief devices, and leading PHAs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years oil & gas/process engineering experience.
• 2+ years direct plant operations engineering experience.
• Solid understanding of Process Safety Management and PHAs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational problems and propose optimal engineering solutions.
• Provide design engineering, scope, timelines and cost estimates for projects.
• Coordinate with operations, vendors, and external resources to execute scope.

Skills

Process engineering

HYSYS

ProMax

P&ID knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license desirable

Tools

ASME

API

NFPA

Job description

Hilcorp Energy Company in Houston, TX seeks a Process Engineer to support gas processing plants in the U.S. Lower 48.

You will analyze operational problems, propose value‑enhancing projects, and coordinate with Integrity Management and Asset Teams to deliver safe, reliable operations. Responsibilities include creating heat and material balances, performing hydraulic simulations, sizing relief devices, and leading PHAs.