26-058.B1 - Operations Engineer

Harvest Midstream Company•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role provides engineering support to Midstream Operations and Commercial teams. The Operations Engineer will analyze operational problems, identify resolutions or value-enhancing projects, and assist the Integrity Management team with inspections, assessments, and risk mitigation. This position also offers full engineering and technical support to the Commercial team for new project development and due diligence on acquisitions.

Requirements

Zero (0) to two (2) years of minimum oil and gas / process engineering experience.
Broad based engineering and operational knowledge with the ability to understand, lead efforts in or provide internal support for civil, electrical, mechanical and process control issues or designs.
Ability to generate heat & mass balances for both existing and new process designs.
Ability to trouble-shoot operational issues at cryogenic gas processing plants and compressor stations.
Ability to perform detailed hydraulic modeling for both gas and liquids.
Ability to support operations team to maximize value generated from each asset.
Ability to size relief valves and control valves for both gas and liquids.
Ability to generate conceptual and detailed cost estimates for projects up to $10 MM.
Ability to maintain a positive, professional and solutions-oriented approach with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively and share ideas.
Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from an accredited university required.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with PSM and process hazard analysis process and able to perform PHA’s for process facilities preferred.
Proficient with process simulation and hydraulic modeling (Promax or Hysis) software preferred.

Responsibilities

Regularly interact with control room, field operations leadership, and field personnel to analyze operational problems, develop alternatives, and recommend optimal solutions.
Seek and identify opportunities to optimize systems, save costs, improve operations, and maximize operating performance and value.
Provide initial design engineering, scope development, schedule, and cost estimates for maintenance expense and/or capital jobs, as well as growth capital projects.
Coordinate and manage third-party engineering designs for projects.
Coordinate with project engineers and/or construction crews to ensure execution of desired scope of work.
Work closely with the project manager or assume the role of Project Manager for individual projects or programs as needed.
Analyze and optimize oil/gas/water pipelines and terminals or natural gas processing plant recoveries/efficiencies (Depending on asset location).
Participate or lead PHAs for processing facilities and be responsible for resolving or identifying projects to address identified issues.
Perform hydraulic simulations of pressures and flow rates through pipelines transporting oil, NGLs, or natural gas.
Work in coordination with the commercial team in new growth project development, providing iterations and various options for initial feasibility designs & cost estimates.
Perform due diligence work on midstream assets proposed to be acquired by Harvest, including participating in data rooms, conducting field reviews and observations.
Meet with various local, state, and federal agencies regarding assigned projects as needed.
Present information at monthly update meetings on overall company performance and trends.
Assist in incident response efforts if required.
Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work.