Senior Director, Gas Processing

About the role

Audubon is seeking a Senior Gas Processing Director to provide technical leadership for the design, optimization, and execution of natural gas processing facilities, including treating, dehydration, compression, NGL recovery, fractionation, and related midstream systems.

This role develops process simulations, equipment specifications, PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, and technical studies while supporting project teams from concept through detailed engineering and construction. The engineer serves as a subject matter expert, mentors junior staff, coordinates with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and ensures designs meet safety, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and strategic support to Audubon leadership for key customers, pursuits, and project opportunities.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategic objectives for gas processing, midstream, and emerging energy services.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance throughout all project phases, including conceptual design, FEED, detailed engineering, procurement support, construction support, commissioning, start-up, and operations.
• Lead, review, and support the design of natural gas midstream facilities, including cryogenic gas plants, dehydration units, amine treating units, NGL fractionation facilities, compressor stations, and related systems.
• Develop, review, and validate process simulations, heat and material balances, equipment sizing, process design criteria, and technical deliverables using tools such as HYSYS, ProMax, and other applicable engineering software.
• Provide technical business development support, including client engagement, proposal input, scope development, technical presentations, and project strategy.
• Maintain active involvement in industry organizations, technical forums, and professional networks to strengthen Audubon’s market presence and technical reputation.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement emerging technologies, process improvements, and innovations that enhance efficiency, reliability, sustainability, and environmental performance.
• Mentor, develop, and support the recruitment of engineering talent, including junior engineers, process specialists, and future technical leaders.

Requirements

• BS in Chemical Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum of 10+ years of industry-related experience.
• Strong experience in gas processing technologies, project execution, and client-facing engineering support.
• Effectively communicates with customers to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions and strategies.
• Defines ways to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.
• Maintains lasting customer relationships and provides senior-level resolution to customer issues.
• 10%-15% travel to client locations/offices.