Project Manager - Engineering

About the Role

This engineering position is on the Delaware Basin Gas Plants team, focusing on project execution, operations support, Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance, and facility optimization.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to operations, including troubleshooting, debottlenecking, optimization, maintenance projects, PSM compliance, PHA participation, action item resolution, and DOT compliance.
• Develop scope of work and for-bid packages for engineering, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Track and forecast costs and milestone schedules; communicate progress to project stakeholders.
• Size and specify mechanical equipment such as separators, filters, tanks, heat exchangers, air coolers, pumps, compressors, treaters, and dehydrators.
• Select appropriate piping materials, diameters, and thicknesses to meet design requirements.
• Size and specify relief devices, control valves, and regulators.
• Interpret and design Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Plot Plans, Piping Plans, and Piping Isometrics.
• Develop process simulations and material & energy balances using ProMax software for Cryogenic gas plants, including Dehydration and Amine systems, to support process optimization.
• Apply knowledge of midstream process controls, instrumentation, gas gathering, and processing operations (e.g., Cryogenic gas plants, compression, glycol and dehydration, amine treating, hydrocarbon recovery, and condensate stabilization).
• Apply knowledge of industry codes, standards, regulations, and best practices (e.g., API, ASME B31.3/4/8 and VIII, DOT 192/5, NFPA, NACE).
• Communicate effectively with internal and external team members, including safety, environmental, operations, construction, commercial, land/ROW, and third-party contractors.
• Manage projects through the entire lifecycle: feasibility studies, Front End Loading cost estimates, AFE generation, detailed engineering and design, contractor scoping/bidding/management, commissioning, as-built drawings, and pre-startup safety reviews.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance safety, mechanical reliability, operational flexibility, and capacity.
• Ensure compliance with Targa design, construction, safety, and environmental standards and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering from a 4-year accredited university.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a project engineer and/or process engineer in natural gas plants processing, construction, and/or operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 25% of the time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in natural gas plants processing, construction, and/or operations.
• Experience with acid gas handling and process equipment.
• Process simulation and pipeline modeling experience with ProMax.
• Experience with rotating equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• 5+ years of experience in project engineering, process engineering, and/or project management.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in changing climate conditions and a plant environment.
• Able to work in close quarters (e.g., kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, standing).
• Follow and adhere to all applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines (e.g., eye protection, footwear, hard hat, FRC).
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement.
• Annual bonus plan.
• Paid time off.
• Additional benefits offerings.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $132K – $168K.