Engineer

Energy Transfer•San Antonio, TX

13d

About The Position

The Engineer identifies opportunities to maximize impact through improved internal SOPs and best practices, increased regulatory compliance, and operational support. The role supports standardization across Gas Operations divisions; Operations Excellence (PSMS) rollout, training, and support; small project review and management; PHMSA compliance; HCA and Class Location encroachment committee work; DOT annual reporting; engineering standard and SOP compliance reviews; GIS, engineering, and as-built records; pipeline integrity; and pipeline permitting. The Engineer implements small field-generated plant improvement projects and medium-sized commercial expansion projects through their full project cycles, from scoping and design to procurement, construction, and completion. The role works with operations personnel and contractors, supports field compression reliability and plant troubleshooting, coordinates with Facility Planning on gathering-system expansion simulations, and participates in facility PSM activities. It also maintains facility process simulations and works with senior process engineers on compliant process solutions, while continually developing engineering knowledge and proficiency. The position is usually performed under normal office working conditions, with occasional travel and visits to industrial or manufacturing settings. Such visits may involve exposure to materials, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and loud machinery, requiring appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering; Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering is preferred.
3–6 years of experience in pipeline simulation, modeling principles, and practices.
Experience with multiphase pipeline and/or plant simulation software such as ProMax or Nextgen.
Extensive experience with compressor performance analysis, primarily Ariel compressors, and gathering field compression station operations.
Understanding of pipeline MAOP/OPP protection as related to field compression.
Ability and experience managing and executing multiple projects concurrently with multiple staff layers of varying skills and experience.
Knowledge of hazardous liquid and gas engineering principles, standards, and specifications, and industry and regulatory rules and regulations, including 49 CFR Parts 192 and 195 for pipelines and related facilities, as well as other applicable standards, guidelines, and codes.
Analytical ability and experience reviewing, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings, alignment sheets, survey data, GIS data, and industry and regulatory codes and standards.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and Outlook.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to travel and work overtime periodically.

Nice To Haves

Experience with compressor modeling software.
Previous understanding of the natural gas industry.
3–6 years of engineering project experience.

Responsibilities

Implement the full project cycle for small field-generated plant improvement projects, including scope, design, development, material procurement, construction, and completion.
Communicate with company operations personnel and contractors to implement small projects.
Implement the full project cycle for medium-sized commercial expansion projects, including scope, design, development, material procurement, construction, and completion.
Work with operations personnel to improve field compression reliability, including compressor performance and pipeline overpressure protection.
Work with the Facility Planning group to obtain simulation results for gathering-system expansion projects.
Work daily with plant operations personnel to improve plant operations through troubleshooting.
Participate in PSM activities for area facilities, including maintaining facility drawings and resolving PHA action items.
Maintain facility process simulations and work with senior process engineers to develop process solutions that follow engineering standards, applicable codes, company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.
Seek opportunities to broaden and deepen engineering knowledge and proficiencies.
Support Gas Operations standardization, Operations Excellence (PSMS) rollout, training and support, small-project review and management, PHMSA compliance, HCA and Class Location encroachment committee work, DOT annual reporting, engineering standard reviews, SOP compliance reviews, GIS and as-built records, pipeline integrity, and pipeline permitting.
Travel and work overtime periodically.