Engineer II, Asset

Phillips 66 • Hobbs, NM

10d • $127,800 - $156,200

About The Position

As an Engineer II, Asset, you will provide technical support to help ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Phillips 66 compressor stations, pipelines, plants, and field assets in and around the Permian Basin. You will troubleshoot process and equipment issues, evaluate performance, improve operating processes, and support projects from concept through implementation. You will work with Operations, EHS, reliability, Commercial, and other internal and external stakeholders to turn engineering analysis into practical recommendations that improve reliability, efficiency, production, cost, and process safety.

The role includes monitoring asset performance, analyzing operating data, building and maintaining process simulations, supporting engineering evaluations and project execution, developing technical solutions and specifications, and providing Process Safety Management support. You will also participate in incident investigations and related activities, communicate technical information to varied audiences, and train and mentor lower-level engineers.

This position is part of Phillips 66’s Midstream business, which supports the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid and gas energy through pipelines, terminals, and related facilities.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States; candidates must meet the stated eligibility requirements for regular U.S. positions and must not require work-authorization sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in an engineering role, particularly in the chemicals or oil and gas industry.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing and able to travel to field and training locations and work indoors and outdoors, including in heat, humidity, or other inclement weather, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and lift and transport articles weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Able to exert a pulling force of 130 pounds and occasionally climb various ladders, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to climb up to 200 feet and work in enclosed spaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Intermediate proficiency with process simulation software such as Promax and VMG/Symmetry or comparable packages.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations, including DOT 192/195 and OSHA 1910.119, and industry standards and practices such as ASTM, API, NACE, ASME, and NFPA.
• Working knowledge of facility design practices, including compression and separation, pumps and fluid flow, piping, foundation and structural design, instrumentation and electrical systems, DCS, PLC, SCADA design, process control, and safety systems.
• Working knowledge of PSM, including Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence locally and across a broad organization, communicate effectively, build relationships, and work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant, gathering system, compressor, sizing, and control-system performance; analyze operating data and recommend changes to reduce processing upsets and costs and improve reliability, efficiency, and production.
• Provide technical support for process and operations troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root-cause identification, working with operators and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain process simulations for plants and compressor stations to evaluate performance, support decisions, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support and, when appropriate, lead technical and economic evaluations, performance testing, engineering design, construction, installation, and equipment upgrades while advancing safety and environmental risk-management objectives.
• Define project concepts, scope, technical requirements, specifications, cost estimates, and execution plans that comply with engineering principles, standards, statutes, codes, regulations, and design requirements.
• Develop engineering solutions, drawings, test procedures, and technical specifications; review standards and procedures and advise on quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness, and performance.
• Plan and support engineering projects with internal and external stakeholders, coordinate project execution, resolve technical issues, and interpret plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Participate in scoping, bidding, contractor selection, installation, and project management for complex projects; hold commitments accountable and maintain project records in accordance with regulations and contracts.
• Provide technical support for Process Safety Management (PSM) at plants and compressor stations and recommend improvements to reduce process safety risks.
• Participate in incident investigations, meetings, training, and commercial support activities; communicate technical information clearly and build productive working relationships.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work while training, advising, and mentoring lower-level engineers; maintain current knowledge of technology, regulations, and industry best practices.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus.
• 8% 401(k) company match.
• Cash Balance Account pension.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on an HDHP.
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level