Project Engineer- Upstream Oil & Gas

Job Description

J H Operating Company, LLC, a Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction management firm primarily supporting the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry, has an opening in Baton Rouge, LA for a Facilities & Project Engineer. The Facility Engineer will manage projects from concept to commissioning by leading and/or participating in the design, specification and procurement, and the project management of each facility.

The role will support the team on primarily new capital industrial infrastructure projects such as multi-well production facilities, large central gathering stations, oil terminals, and saltwater disposals. This key position is a part of JH’s expansion into the midstream and upstream sectors.

The position will report to Karla Orth, the Company’s Vice President of Engineering.

• Client engagement: treat the client with respect and professionalism; seek to understand their needs and deliver timely solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality of all JH and customer information.
• Gather project requirements, develop designs to meet the client’s needs, size and procure equipment, manage construction logistics, review invoices, and hand over to the client (concept to commission).
• Prepare sketches of P&IDs for the drawing team to convert to Autodesk and professionalize.
• Review internally and externally created P&, 3D, and isometric drawings and layouts.
• Participate in the creation of P&IDs, alarm and trip settings, critical safety tables, and operating procedures/training manuals.
• Participate in the hazard review process and other safety evaluations.
• Participate in process design supported by experience, Pro Max, and other in-house tools. When JH does not have the needed experience or tool, the engineer researches and creates a suitable process or tool.
• Plan field‑commissioning activities including Pre‑Startups Safety Reviews (PSSR) and commissioning.
• Participate in the creation of equipment specifications.
• Administer RFPs for equipment and services.
• Be/become familiar with ASME, ANSI, and API standards and recommended practices as they relate to a given project.
• Cost estimation to create AFEs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Estimate timelines and work for stakeholders.
• Act as site consultant and vendor manager during project execution.
• Travel (~10%) to project sites and related locations.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
• Three or more years of experience in upstream oil & gas or midstream/downstream petrochemical industry.
• Ability to make balanced decisions weighing operability, reliability, capital costs, and operating costs.
• Knowledge of API, ASME, and ANSI standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients, project team members, and other staff.
• Domestic travel required (estimated 10–15%).
• Ability to pass an in-depth drug screening.

Preferred:

• Engineer in training or licensed engineer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.