Process Engineer

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with profit sharing

PTO

Job summary

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. is seeking a Process Engineer to help expand our midstream assets through projects in cryogenic processing, NGL fractionation, exports, petrochemicals, and emerging technologies.

You will plan, design, analyze, and collaborate across teams to develop scopes, cost estimates, and robust PFDs and P&IDs. You will provide technical support to project teams, participate in design reviews and HAZOPs, and help ensure safe, compliant execution of large processing facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering; chemical engineering preferred.
• MS and/or PE license considered a plus.
• Experience levels depend on job level: Engineer 3–6 yrs, Senior 6–10 yrs, Staff 10+ yrs, Principal 12+ yrs with PE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines, project managers, and operations.
• Lead process design and development efforts in support of major capital projects.
• Assist project managers in process design, evaluating operating scenarios, and developing scopes and cost estimates.
• Ensure quality of PFDs, H&M balances, P&IDs, Equipment Data Sheets, and other deliverables.
• Provide technical support to capital project teams and third‑party engineering firms during design reviews, safety analyses, and commissioning.

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering discipline (Chemical preferred)

MS and/or PE License considered a plus

Tools

Microsoft Products

Job description

We value all of our employees who make our growth and success possible. We are proud to offer industry leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) match with additional profit sharing, PTO and abundant career opportunities.

Come join our award winning 11,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!

Job Summary

The Process Engineer will play a pivotal role in working to expand the existing assets of the company through development of new projects related to Cryogenic Gas Processing Plants, NGL Fractionation facilities, NGL Exports, Petrochemical, Alternative Energy, and Emerging Technologies. Planning, design, analytical problem solving, decisions making, teamwork, and good communication skills are necessary for the position.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities for Process Engineer position:

• Work in a team environment with other engineering disciplines, project managers, and operations
• Have leadership capabilities with organization, communication, and team working skills, through a combination of formal training and experience
• Perform upfront engineering on wide range of midstream assets including, but not limited to: new amine treaters, condensate stabilizers, glycol dehydration, cryogenic gas processing plants, NGL fractionation facilities, petrochemical, and NGL export terminals
• Assist Project Managers in process design of projects, evaluating operating scenarios, and assisting in the development of project scopes and cost estimates
• Ensure quality of Process Design Package deliverables (PFDs, H&M Balances, P&IDs, Equipment Data Sheets, etc.)
• Providing technical support and oversight to capital project management teams and third-party engineering companies in design review, process hazard assessment and Layers of Protection Analysis, construction, commissioning, and start-up of large processing, storage & handling facilities.
• Perform process technical evaluations in early project development stages. Provide technical support to plant process engineering in the development of capital projects, and to optimize existing processes.
• Provide support to others and develop solutions while following engineering standards, code compliance, proper company and safety standards, and good engineering practices
• Lead process design and development efforts in support of major capital projects.
• Utilize all available information and individual judgment to ensure that events and processes comply with laws, regulations and safety standards.
• Proactively seek opportunities to broaden and deepen process engineering knowledge base and proficiencies
• Have a demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority

Requirements

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

Required Skills (External)

Required education or minimum level:

• Bachelor's in Engineering discipline (Chemical preferred)
• MS and/or PE License considered a plus.

Experience

• Position is open to all experience levels, title to be commensurate with experience
• Operational experience within the midstream or petrochemical industries highly preferred
• NGL, fractionation, LPG export, amine, or cyro plant experience considered a plus

Software Knowledge

• Microsoft Products

Required experience is commensurate with the selected job level

• The Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job related experience
• The Senior Engineer level requires a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 6-10 years of relevant job related experience
• The Staff Engineer level requires Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 10+ years of relevant job related experience
• The Principal Engineer level requires Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant job related experience with a strong preference for a PE license

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions and field work
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment will occur.

An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER

The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. To view a notice describing federal equal opportunity laws.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the EEO Coordinator at 713-989-2247. This number is for reasonable accommodation requests only.