Field Optimization Engineer

Energy Transfer•Midland, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Field Optimization Engineer will perform system hydraulic modeling and process modeling to identify areas of opportunity and projects for improved operational performance. This role is responsible for regional gas gathering and processing and treating plant projects, field gathering projects, and will manage these capital growth projects and/or other operations or commercial-derived projects meeting project scope, budget, and schedule requirements. The engineer will implement the entire project cycle for growth capital projects, including scope and design development, AFE preparation and submittals, material procurement, execution and construction oversight, commissioning, and project completion. They will also work with and guide Construction Group members in construction and inspection activities on engineering projects, communicate with stakeholders, and participate in PSM activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in Engineering Discipline (ChemE or ME preferred)
Previous experience in Natural Gas treating, fractionation, or processing industry
5+ years of combined engineering, operations, and/or project experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Products and Engineering Programs
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 3-6 years of relevant job-related experience (for Engineer level)
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 6-8 years of relevant job-related experience (for Senior Engineer level)
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 8+ years of relevant job-related experience (for Senior Engineer II level)
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 12+ years of relevant job-related experience (for Staff Engineer level)
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 20+ years of relevant job-related experience with a strong preference for a PE license (for Principal Engineer level)

Nice To Haves

PE license (preferred for Principal Engineer level)

Responsibilities

Perform system hydraulic modeling and process modeling to identify areas of opportunity and projects for improved operational performance.
Perform compressor performance runs to ensure optimal field compression performance for operational reliability.
Manage regional gas gathering and processing and treating plant projects, and field gathering projects, meeting project scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
Implement the entire project cycle for growth capital projects including: scope and design development, AFE preparation and submittals, material procurement, execution and construction oversight, commissioning, and project completion.
Work with (and guide) the Construction Group members in construction and inspection activities on engineering projects.
Communicate with stakeholders including operations personnel, cost controls, project controls, project planning, and contractors for project implementation.
Participate in PSM activities for growth projects and develop and implement PSM work, including Design reviews, PHAs, LOPAs, MOCs, training, etc.
Responsible for technical review of designs, drawings, and studies.
Ensure work complies with federal, state, and local regulations (including safety, environmental, and DOT) and internal policies and procedures.
Work with system planning engineering group to develop projects that follow engineering standards, code compliance, proper company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.
Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen project management knowledge base and proficiencies.