Operations Process Engineer

Kinetik • Maljamar, NM

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role provides process and operational support to plant operations, including managing Management of Change (MOC) and participating in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs). The position is responsible for maintaining P&IDs and Cause and Effect charts, and supporting the Major Projects group with process engineering for new gas processing plants. A key responsibility is building and maintaining ProMax simulation models for each plant, as well as managing, scoping, and executing projects. The role requires regular plant visits (1-2 days per week) and additional visits for troubleshooting, project implementation, commissioning, and turnaround activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering required (Chemical Engineering preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience in process engineering in gas processing facilities.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25-50 lbs. in a safe manner.
• Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on a telephone and in-person.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Must live within a 150-mile radius of Kinetik work facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide process and operational support to plant operations.
• Input and manage MOCs for the process facilities.
• Participate in PHAs for the PSM facilities.
• Maintain P&IDs and Cause and Effect charts for all facilities.
• Provide process engineering support to the Major Projects group in the design of new gas processing plants.
• Build and maintain ProMax simulation models for each plant.
• Manage, scope, and execute projects.
• Make regular plant visits (1-2 days per week regularly).
• Undertake further plant visits while troubleshooting plant issues, managing project implementation/commissioning, and/or managing turnaround activities.

What This Job Offers

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