Process Engineer III

The primary function of this role is to work closely with Operations personnel to achieve optimization, regulatory, and project objectives. The ideal candidate has the ability to connect theoretical calculations with actual operations processes.

Performs a multitude of process related duties to ensure processing plants and equipment are operating efficiently, effectively, and products are within spec (maximize NOI). These duties include process modeling, plant troubleshooting, identification of OPEX and CAPEX projects, and Operations support.

Process Optimization

Develop and maintain standardized operational based KPIs

Leverage KPIs to identify improvement opportunities and drive targeted change

Measure and validate the impacts of improvement initiatives

Research and develop potential projects including high level scoping, estimating, and project economics

Develop tools such as dashboards and metrics to assist asset owners in determining loss profit/gain profit opportunities

Coordinate field studies and implement improvements

Perform model simulations based on set conditions to predict outcomes and determine performance

Develop computer models to support Commercial requests, Operations troubleshooting, and asset optimization

Explain discrepancies between theoretical and actual performance and provide guidance for closing gaps

Maintain, update, and calibrate process models to ensure accurate representations of equipment and processes

Maintain a global view and ensure plants are meeting outlet specifications

Assist Asset Engineer with the review of process designs and projects plans as well as modeling needs;
Troubleshoot specific issues and identify potential remediation steps

Routine report generation and data analysis

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field and the following job-related experience preferred

Experience and knowledge of engineering design and criteria for natural gas and/or NGLs in pipeline systems

Experience at this level is typically attained with seven or more years of experience in engineering, operations and/or project management

Experience achieving goals and developing employee/team strengths, exhibiting a positive example and influence that leads to employee, project, and stakeholder successes

Experience in use and function of applications such as:
Microsoft Excel, Project, Access, Word, etc.

Experience researching and preparing project materials and design specifications, contracts, agreements, budgets, engineering studies, and other relevant reports, forms, and correspondence

Experience identifying, researching, understanding, evaluating, and prioritizing operational problems and coordinating appropriate action/response

Experience with and knowledge of pipelines or hydrocarbon processing and related facilities design, construction, operation, and maintenance

Knowledge of: material failure and structural analysis and industry standards and governmental regulations

Knowledge of: and understanding of operational functions and commercial relationships with the ability to anticipate functional and transactional impacts

Ability to: read and interpret governmental regulations, blueprints, contracts, manuals, specifications, surveys, charts, load studies, and other relevant reports and correspondence

Ability to: analyze and resolve issues and/or questions concerning engineering design and calculations obtaining assistance if needed on more complex design and calculations

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