Sr. Facilities Engineer

SM-Energy Company • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Primary responsibility is to handle facilities engineering and operational assignments of a broad scope and moderate difficulty. The engineer will coordinate with asset teams and/or technical professionals to support the completion of well hook-ups and infrastructure installation to ensure they are aligned with business objectives, maintain producing properties at a maximum economic rate and comply with governmental and contractual requirements. May serve as a project leader on assignments requiring broad knowledge. The scope of the position includes costs estimates, AFE preparation and execution of all facilities design and construction. May mentor less experienced engineers on fundamentals and supervise technical work is a large portion of this role. This role includes leadership positions on team and projects.

Requirements

• Proficient level of skill in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with commonly used industry software, especially process modeling and project management tools.
• Hydraulic Modeling Experience with ProMax, PipeSim, IHS Piper or similar industry standard software.
• Experience with data analytics Spotifre, PowerBI, Python, or other relevant data skills.
• Technical knowledge and operational experience with facilities and pipeline fabrication, piping materials and general construction practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of unconventional resource plays in regards to facilities design and execution.
• Ability to read, interpret and develop crucial engineering drawings, piping & instrument diagrams, process flow diagrams and upstream oil field process design.
• Ability to troubleshoot routine mechanical systems and components.
• Ability to generate novel ideas and leads in maturing areas of resource plays, May serve as team leader on small projects with more than one engineer assigned May receive specialized project management training courses. Typical projects are large production facilities, distribution systems, compressor stations, gas processing facilities, etc. May be involved in new process development in a specialized area.
• Proficient in SQL data pulls to investigate and develop budget vs actuals reports.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required
• Minimum of 6 years of applicable experience

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to ensure the safest and most cost-effective methods, while minimizing loss of production revenue through innovative techniques, procedures and equipment
• Provide day-to-day functional guidance and technical support to Operations and engineering staff on design, installation and testing to ensure quality work and a timely and cost-effective approach
• Assist with cost projections, approvals for expenditures and budget control
• Manage design as determined by internal control standards, and effectively communicate changes to management
• Provide assistance to other engineers such as peer technical review, mentoring and knowledge transfer
• Participate in Process Hazards Analysis, Facilities Hazards Identification, and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Conduct optimization studies
• Lead small engineering projects from conceptual design to installation and operation
• Identify hazards, best practices, evaluate state of the art equipment and practices and incorporate sound engineering practices for the design and construction of all new facilities
• Maintain current and accurate facility documentation
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all facility issues and concerns
• Support Business Development and Reservoir engineering in the preparation of scoping cost estimates for acquisitions and the budget and planning processes
• On call support, including nights and weekends may be required for field locations
• Conduct business with the highest ethical standards; demonstrate decision-making skills that ensure the safety of all persons associated with SM facilities
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees