Senior Facilities Engineer - Upstream Oil & Gas

OakTree Staffing; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OakTree Staffing seeks a Facilities Engineer to design, optimize, and operate surface facilities for upstream oil and gas in Carthage, Texas. You will support production, compression, gathering, treating, water handling, and measurement facilities while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Production Operations, Construction, Pipeline and Midstream, HSE, and Capital Projects teams to maximize asset performance and execute facility projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, chemical, or petroleum engineering.
• 10+ years of facilities engineering experience in upstream oil and gas operations.
• Experience with capital projects and coordinating construction activities.
• Familiarity with facility design standards and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of oil and gas production equipment and surface facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Design, oversee, and support installation, modification, and expansion of oil, gas, water, and compression facilities.
• Manage capital and expense projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Monitor facility performance and identify opportunities to improve production efficiency and operating costs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; support startup and commissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures and engineering standards.
• Ensure facilities comply with applicable regulations and support HSE initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Engineering software

Job description

OakTree Staffing seeks a Facilities Engineer to design, optimize, and operate surface facilities for upstream oil and gas in Carthage, Texas. You will support production, compression, gathering, treating, water handling, and measurement facilities while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Production Operations, Construction, Pipeline and Midstream, HSE, and Capital Projects teams to maximize asset performance and execute facility projects efficiently.