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

Job Summary

Applies senior level knowledge of engineering principles and practices in diverse areas of assignment. Makes decisions on engineering problems and methods. Represents the department to resolve important questions. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of own field and related sciences or disciplines, including practical field experience. Handles assignments concerning unusual problems and/or developments.

• 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
• Provide analysis, design, specification and cost estimates for natural gas treating/processing plants
• Develop scope of work, manage bid process and facility design/construction
• Optimize existing plants by gathering operational data and working through plant simulations
• Review and assess new technology, processes, materials and equipment
• Frame engineering/operational problems and propose solutions
• Monitor and support engineering related activities as related to field construction projects
• Monitor system performance and prepare long and short-term facility plans including costs
• Must be able to make sound engineering decisions under limited time constraints
• Initiates or performs engineering studies, proposing solutions, or recommending alternatives
• Prepare written procedures to facilitate construction, maintenance, pipeline integrity assessments and operation of gas transmission and gathering systems
• Provide technical support to field on a weekly basis
• Prepare and present technical reports on projects
• Contribute to the development of project budgets
• Conduct 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 apply CI tools and methodologies to improve output of job assignments and work processes
• Mentors and provides guidance/direction for less experienced personnel

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

• Heavy process modeling experience preferred (Pro Max)
• Experience with sour gas treating
• Heavy field-level or direct operations experience preferred

• Proficiency in computer applications applicable to specific work field/discipline including Excel, Word, Viso 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