Operations Engineer

Job Details

Description

The Operations Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all Midstream Services infrastructure is operating at peak performance and to assist in the design and implementation of new field systems processes, and project startup. This position reports directly to the Midstream Services Manager and will cover a wide range of disciplines including pipeline chemical management, hydraulic system design, field controls and automation, frac water modeling, and saltwater disposal facility scoping, optimization, and downhole support.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Majority of duties performed, but not meant to be all-inclusive nor prevent other duties from being assigned as necessary.

Optimize Midstream Services infrastructure by :

• Analyzing pressure and flow data from sensors on installed pipelines and systems to determine operational characteristics and to ensure systems are operating within design parameters
• Identify and develop solutions for poorly optimized systems and build procedures and processes to prevent reoccurrence
• Perform root cause and corrective action analysis on system failures
• Build new monitoring systems to allow for improved system awareness and enhanced operations
• Write AFEs and develop economic justification for projects, track projects through completion, and report results and system enhancements to executive management

Assist in the design of new infrastructure systems by :

Specifically assist the following Midstream operations departments :

Collaborate with peers to identify and remedy problems and successfully accomplish various projects. Perform other duties as required or assigned.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS :

Minimum education, experience, technical skills, and licenses / certificates required to perform the duties of this position :

CORE COMPETENCIES :

Behavioral characteristics an employee must display in the job :

COMPENSATION :

Salary is commensurate with experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled environment, where exposure to conditions of extreme heat / cold, poor ventilation, fumes and gases is very limited. Noise level is moderate and includes sounds of a normal office environment. No environmental hazards are encountered in performance of normal job duties. Regular field visits (+2x / week) will be required. May work in areas where H2S is present.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboard at moderate skill level. Work may require occasional pushing, pulling or carrying 20-pound objects such as files, documents, and computer printouts. Work involves sitting most of the time but may involve standing and walking for brief periods. Overtime is a requirement of the job.