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Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Field Optimization Engineer

Thermal & Fluids EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMidland, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline is required; Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
  • Previous experience in the natural gas treating, fractionation, or processing industry is required.
  • At least 5 years of combined engineering, operations, and/or project experience is required; the required experience varies by selected job level: Engineer requires 3–6 years, Senior Engineer 6–8 years, Senior Engineer II 8+ years, Staff Engineer 12+ years, and Principal Engineer 20+ years.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft products and engineering programs is required.
  • A Professional Engineer license is strongly preferred for the Principal Engineer level.
  • Must be able to remain stationary 50% of the time due to prolonged sitting or standing.
  • Overnight travel is required when necessary to manage projects.
  • Must use appropriate personal protective equipment during occasional industrial or manufacturing site visits where exposure to materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, or loud machinery may occur.

Responsibilities

  • Perform system hydraulic and process modeling to identify opportunities and projects for improved operational performance.
  • Perform compressor performance runs to ensure optimal field compression performance and operational reliability.
  • Manage regional gas gathering, processing and treating plant, and field gathering projects, including capital growth projects and operations- or commercially derived projects, to meet scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
  • Implement the full project cycle for growth capital projects, including scope and design development, AFE preparation and submittals, material procurement, execution and construction oversight, commissioning, and project completion.
  • Work with and guide Construction Group members in construction and inspection activities on engineering projects.
  • Manage project cost and schedule to meet commercial commitments.
  • Communicate with operations personnel, cost controls, project controls, project planning, and contractors to implement projects.
  • Participate in PSM activities for growth projects and develop and implement PSM work, including design reviews, PHAs, LOPAs, MOCs, and training.
  • Technically review designs, drawings, and studies.
  • Ensure work complies with federal, state, and local regulations, including safety, environmental, and DOT requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures.
  • Work with the system planning engineering group to develop projects that follow engineering standards, code compliance, company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.
  • Work in normal office conditions or at project sites; occasional industrial or manufacturing site visits may involve exposure to materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery.

About the Company

Energy Transfer Partners

Operates energy transport and storage network

Energy Transfer Partners owns and operates a large network of pipelines and energy infrastructure across the United States, supporting natural gas midstream activities, interstate and intrastate transport, storage, and the movement of crude oil, NGL, and refined products. It runs NGL fractionation and owns Lake Charles LNG, and it has equity stakes in Sunoco LP and USA Compression Partners with general partner interests. Revenue comes from transportation fees, storage services, and the sale of energy products, backed by a diversified asset base across 44 states. Its goal is to provide reliable, integrated energy transport and storage infrastructure that supports national energy markets and delivers value through steady access to transportation and related services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Dallas, TX
Founded
1995

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