SALARY
Negotiable
LOCATION
United States of America / Houston / North America
JOB TYPE
Contract
POSTED
01/03/2017
JOB REF
HQ00028718
DESCRIPTION
Petroplan is currently recruiting for a Facilities Engineer for the Permian division of an oil and gas company, based in Houston.
Prospective candidates must have strong experience working for an operator, specifically working with onshore assets and preferably in the Permian basin.
The Facilities Engineer is responsible for design of new battery, battery retrofit, and artificial lift support projects.
- Coordinates the development of fit for purpose standards and specifications for surface facility projects.
- Provides technical support and leadership for the design of gas, oil, and produced water handling facilities, including gathering systems, compressor stations, treating facilities, water treating systems, and SWD plants.
- Champions MOC process and leads facilities projects from inception to commissioning. Coordinates with EH&S and Regulatory for all required permits and compliance and ensures operations comply with all corporate EH&S policies and governmental regulations.
- Oversees preparation of all necessary design drawings and construction documents (plats, P&IDs, PFDs, vessel sizing, etc.).
- Implements and aids in development of company standards and technical practices.
- Develops AFE costs and assists in budgeting exercises. Manages accruals and project cost control
Skills:
- Strong project management and leadership skills - project management and work with multi-discipline teams
- Able to revise/prepare process and instrumentation diagrams / flow diagrams and create job books
- Agile - able to change with market conditions and learnings
- Solid technical skills - able to challenge status quo and push new learnings and technologies
- In depth understanding of sub-surface (basic geology fluid flow) and surface operations (flow methods, artificial lift, surface facilities)
- Familiarity safety training and compliance
- Maintains vigilance regarding safety, health, and environmental issues
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical/Chemical)
- 5+ years of related experience in oil and gas industry experience.
About Petroplan:
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.
Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.
Petroplan is a global organisation which specialises in connecting skilled professionals with exceptional contract and permanent career opportunities throughout the oil, gas and energy industry. This has been our focus since Petroplan was formed in 1976.
Our company aim isn't to be the largest industry recruitment specialist but rather the best. As such, our recruitment services, contractor management and specialised support is tailored to meet the individual needs of candidates, contractors and clients. Petroplan's local offices across Europe, the Middle East, North America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and Australasia support projects throughout forty countries. Our client portfolio includes multi-national companies, together with niche organisations focusing on a specialist discipline or location.
For more information please feel free to visit our website http://petroplan.com
