Upstream Facilities Engineer - Optimizer & Troubleshooter

Caturus Management Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caturus Management Services, LLC in Houston is looking for a Facilities Engineer to support the design and optimization of oil and gas facilities. You will work closely with operations teams to ensure functionality while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in production engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Responsibilities include monitoring performance and troubleshooting issues, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in upstream facilities, production engineering, or operations support within oil and gas.
• Experience with natural gas systems, gathering, compression, or gas processing preferred.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, operation, and optimization of upstream facilities.
• Monitor facility performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure facilities operate in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Understanding of upstream facility equipment

Ability to analyze production and operational data

Working knowledge of industry standards (API, ASME)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related discipline)

Job description

Facilities Engineer

Department: Upstream Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US TX Houston - Corporate Office

Description

About Us:
The Caturus platform founded by Kimmeridge – an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector – supports Kimmeridge’s overarching goal of providing low-cost energy on demand with the lowest carbon footprint.

Kimmeridge’s vision in creating Caturus is to build the only independent, fully integrated natural gas and LNG export platform in the U.S. through a combination of its upstream operations and via Commonwealth LNG, a 9.5 million tonnes per annum liquefied natural gas export terminal in southwestern Louisiana on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The combined entities are committed to delivering responsibly sourced, low-emission fuel to domestic and international markets.

Caturus is a Houston-based, private exploration and production company seeking to materially grow production through development of deep, high pressure, dry gas windows of the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk, as well as Haynesville formations located in Texas and Louisiana while maintaining a relentless focus on safety.

Commonwealth LNG was founded by industry veterans who decided to re-engineer the LNG construction model. Using proven best practices, Commonwealth is committed to building a world-class LNG export facility while focusing on safety, managing risk and achieving best-in-class environmental standards.

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Facilities Engineer will support the design, operation, and optimization of upstream oil and gas facilities, including tank batteries, gathering systems, compression, and processing infrastructure. This role works closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure facilities operate safely, reliably, and efficiently while meeting production targets. The Facilities Engineer will be responsible for monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and support continuous operations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the design, operation, and optimization of upstream facilities, including tank batteries, gathering systems, compression, and processing infrastructure
• Develop and preform hydraulic analysis of flow lines and pipeline networks
• Monitor facility performance, identifying opportunities to improve reliability, uptime, and efficiency
• Troubleshoot facility and equipment issues and develop practical engineering solutions to support safe and continuous operations
• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to support field activities and resolve operational challenges
• Support modifications, debottlenecking efforts, and facility upgrades to improve performance and reduce operating costs
• Review and analyze equipment data, equipment trends, and KPIs to drive optimization initiatives
• Ensure facilities operate in compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Assist with project execution, including scope development, cost estimates, and oversight of capital projects
• Participate in risk assessments and safety reviews to support safe facility design and operations
• Maintain a strong commitment to HSSE and promote a culture of safety in all activities

Qualifications

Education, Certificates, and Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related discipline) required

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in upstream facilities, production engineering, or operations support within oil and gas
• Experience with natural gas systems, gathering, compression, or gas processing and treating facilities preferred
• Experience supporting field operations and working directly with operations teams is a strong plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of upstream facility equipment, including compression, separation, dehydration, and pipeline systems
• Ability to analyze production and operational data to identify performance improvement opportunities
• Working knowledge of applicable industry standards and regulations (API, ASME, etc.)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, field-oriented, “Can Do” mindset
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment