Compression Engineer

Spitzer Industries•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Compression Engineer I is responsible for engineering support and design by performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, compressor performance analysis, process design, ASME code calculations, technical completion of equipment data sheets, and interpretation of project specifications. The candidate will perform engineering and design of compressor packages by providing project management with a clearly defined project scope of work for fabrication. This project scope of work and estimate will be used to execute current opportunities. The role uses a broad range of process, mechanical, and instrumentation engineering capabilities to evaluate, develop, model, and optimize ideas in support of capital projects and operational issues. It evaluates mechanical, electromechanical, and process systems and products by applying previous experience as well as principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials. The role develops natural gas compressors and associated products by studying customer requirements while considering manufacturing and assembly methods and materials. It assures product quality by monitoring product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes. The candidate will confer with project stakeholders, operations, management, vendors and various subject matter experts to develop a proposed project scope definition and insure the validity of the design through its execution. The role will work closely with the design team to develop all assembly and fabrication drawings. It will develop bill of materials, including but not limited to valves, PSVs, and instrumentation. The candidate will professionally report technical findings and insight to aid the collaborative decision-making process. The role interfaces with project managers, fabrication teams and outside providers of engineering services to support work effort as needed. It may support estimating functions by performing engineering evaluations and technical feasibility related to new business development opportunities. The candidate will continually develop proficiency in software packages such as those used for compressor performance, process simulation, and ASME code calculations.

Requirements

BS in Chemical, Mechanical or equivalent Engineering.
2+ years of Mechanical, Package, or Process Engineering in oil and gas compression is required.
The ability to complete engineering and design of new reciprocating gas compressors, field experience with gas compressors is a plus.
Command of general oil and gas process industry principles and calculations.
Solid operations and/or design experience with a variety of forms of rotating equipment, heat transfer and line hydraulics.
Strong written and verbal communication skills involving a very broad array of engineering disciplines and organizational levels.
Understanding of ASME Section VIII and its implications in design is required.
Understanding of sound project and process engineering management practices.
Working knowledge and experience in Microsoft software (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work alone or as a part of a team.
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks with limited supervision.
High level of organization and understanding of document control.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of Mechanical, Package, or Process Engineering in oil and gas compression is preferred.
Field experience with gas compressors is a plus.
Specific working knowledge of natural gas compression is preferred.
Working knowledge of Compress Software is a plus.
Proficient with computer modeling software. (BR&E Promax is preferred)

Responsibilities

Uses a broad range of process, mechanical, and instrumentation engineering capabilities to evaluate, develop, model, and optimize ideas in support of capital projects and operational issues.
Evaluates mechanical, electromechanical, and process systems and products by applying previous experience as well as principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, hydraulics, heat transfer, and materials.
Develops natural gas compressors and associated products by studying customer requirements while considering manufacturing and assembly methods and materials.
Assures product quality by monitoring product and system capabilities; confirming fabrication, assembly, and installation processes.
Confer with project stakeholders, operations, management, vendors and various subject matter experts to develop a proposed project scope definition and insure the validity of the design through its execution.
Work closely with design team to develop all assembly and fabrication drawings.
Develop bill of materials, including but not limited to valves, PSVs, and instrumentation.
Professionally report technical findings and insight to aid the collaborative decision-making process.
Interfaces with project managers, fabrication teams and outside providers of engineering services to support work effort as needed.
May support estimating functions by performing engineering evaluations and technical feasibility related to new business development opportunities.
Continually develops proficiency in software packages such as those used for compressor performance, process simulation, and ASME code calculations.