Facilities Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

• Coordinate with field operations team to optimize facility safety, performance, maximize uptime, and reduce operational disruptions. 

• Design and specify production facilities including separators, tanks, pumps, compressors, and associated piping and instrumentation 

• Participate in and lead HAZOPs and participate in PSSRs for new facilities and modifications. 

• Create AFE's for facility modifications, equipment upgrades, tie-ins, and maintenance projects. 

• Lead regularly scheduled facility reviews with field operations, production engineers, and maintenance teams. 

• Track and monitor capital spending and facility-related costs to meet budget targets and KPI's. 

• Diagnose root cause of facility and equipment failures, develop engineering solutions, evaluate economics, execute procedures, and perform lookbacks to improve systematic and recurring issues. 

• Monitor facility performance and conduct surveillance to identify bottlenecks, debottlenecking opportunities, and optimization projects to maximize asset value. 

• Ensure compliance with all HSE, regulatory, and environmental requirements including API, ASME, and state/federal regulations. 

• Support permitting activities and interface with regulatory agencies as needed. 

• Benchmarking facility performance to competitors. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Anticipate travel to field locations as projects demand.  

Required Experience & Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering or related field of study 

• At least eight (8) years of experience in the Oil & Gas Production Facilities or Chemical Process Industry 

• Professional Engineer (PE), Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE), American Petroleum Institute (API), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), or related certifications 

• Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle 

• Strong problem-solving skills, analytical and critical thinking abilities 

• Knowledge of facility design principles and industry association best practices, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, hydraulic analysis, and process modeling software. 

• Understanding of upstream oil and gas separation equipment, artificial lift systems, and gathering systems. 

Required Core Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

• Demonstrate high ethical and professional behavior and decision making when working with others 

• Solid understanding of well pad design, process flow diagrams, P&ID, equipment and piping drawings  

• Proficiency and skill with engineering systems and applications, such as Engineering modeling programs  

• Thorough knowledge of oil and gas engineering and safety obligations 

• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to strict deadlines 

• High degree of initiative and independent judgment 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 

• Able to work effectively with cross functional groups in solving business problems 

• Computer skills; spreadsheet and project management software capabilities 

• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with management and across field and office peers 

• Ability to identify issues, troubleshoot, and develop solutions 

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships, and foster and encourage teamwork 

• Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools 

• Able to recognize and apply safety processes and procedures