Senior Facilities Engineer - Grand Cane, LA; Houston, TX

Key Accountabilities

• Applies senior level knowledge and background of engineering principles to natural gas facilities including, but not limited to; large scale amine treating plants, dehydration plants, compressor stations, and preferably processing plants.
• Develops, coordinates, and directs critical projects and field engineering assignments that are large and/or complex.
• Provides analysis, design, specification and cost estimates for natural gas treating/processing plants.
• Develops scope of work, manages bid process and facility design/construction.
• Optimizes existing plants by gathering operational data and working through plant simulations.
• Reviews and assesses new technology, processes, materials and equipment.
• Frames engineering/operational problems and proposes solutions.
• Makes sound engineering decisions under limited time constraints.
• Initiates or performs engineering studies, proposing solutions, or recommending alternatives.
• Prepares written procedures to facilitate construction, maintenance, pipeline integrity assessments and operation of gas transmission and gathering systems.
• Provides technical support to field on a weekly basis.
• Prepares and presents technical reports on projects.
• Counsels and assists in the development of project budgets.
• Conducts studies and analyses to assist in the resolution of engineering-related issues; will assist with developing engineering standards and practices.
• Leads or plays a key role in Continuous Improvement (CI) training and applies CI tools and methodologies to improve output of job assignments and work processes.
• Mentors and provides guidance/direction for less experienced personnel.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum)
• 6 years of related experience

Preferred

• Heavy process modeling experience preferred (ProMax)
• Experience with sour gas treating
• Heavy field-level or direct operations experience preferred
• Processing plant experience preferred

Other Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer applications applicable to specific work field/discipline including Excel, Word, Visio and Access database.
• Ability to interpret blueprints/drawings/schematics and other design documents.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people at all levels both within and outside the company.
• Effective in self-management of time with a demonstrated personal commitment to work.
• Expert knowledge of design, installation, and commissioning of natural gas treating/processing plants.