Process Engineer

Summary:

This position will report to the Sr Director – Engineer as a part of the Gulf Coast Ops Engineering team within the Terminal Services organization. Primary focus is to provide Process Engineering and Optimization support to the Nederland and Spindletop Facilities:

- Nederland Export Terminal

- Ethane Chilling and Export Capacity of 360k+ BBL/d - Propane Chilling and Export Capacity of 500k+ BBL/d - Butane Chilling and Export Capacity of 200k+ BBL/d - Product Storage of 3MM+ BBLs

- Spindletop Storage Facility

- 11MM+ BBLs Storage Capacity across Ethylene and Helium - Ethylene delivery capacity of 600k+ lbs/hr

Additional assets supported by the Gulf Coast Ops Engineering team include:

- 8 NGL Fractionation Plants with a combined capacity over 1.15 million BBL/d

- Ongoing Frac 9 Expansion providing additional 165k BBL/d capacity

- 63+ million barrels of Salt Dome Storage capacity

- Ongoing Expansion providing additional 6MM BBLs Storage Capacity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily listed below:

- Provide Process Engineering support for the Nederland Export Terminal and Spindletop Storage Facility located near Nederland, TX. Core Functions are as follows:

- Process Optimization:

- Revenue Generation – Capacity Increases, Product Uplift, Increased Runtime

- Expense Reduction – Reduce Utilities, Maintenance, Consumables

- Process Troubleshooting:

- Operations Support – Primary Resources for Ops

- RCFA’s – Lead Investigations, Develop & Implement Solutions, Lessons Learned

- Compliance Support:

- PSM – PHA Prep & Engineering SME, addressing Action Items, PSI Upkeep

- Environmental – Quantifying & Supporting Emissions Compliance

- CapMaint Project Execution:

- Annual Project Budget Cycle Support – Scoping & Estimating Projects

- Project Execution – Assign PM’s and Executive Projects

- CapGrowth Project Growth:

- Pre-FID – Concept Reviews, Lessons Learned, Potential Optimizations

- Post-FID – Design Reviews, PHA, Commissioning & Start-up Support

- Maintain facility process simulations and work with other process engineers to develop process solutions while following engineering standards, code compliance, company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.

- Proactively seek opportunities to broaden and deepen process engineering and project management knowledge base and proficiencies.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

The basic requirements for this position are listed below:

- A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (preferably Chemical, Mechanical, or Natural Gas) and 3-6 years of relevant work experience

- Highly motivated with a consistent drive for growth and development

- Solution oriented mindset and ability to apply Critical Thinking skills

- Organized and able to effectively prioritize tasks

- Strong verbal and written communications skills

- Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority

- Team player with a willingness to assist outside of own discipline

- Proficiency utilizing Engineering Process Simulation Programs (ProMax, Hysys, etc.)

- Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite applications

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the requirements listed above, we value candidates with any of the following qualifications:

- Experience with NGL/LPG facilities

- Knowledge of Treating and Dehydration fundamentals, operation and maintenance

- Knowledge of Refrigeration fundamentals, operation and maintenance

- Knowledge of Refrigerated Storage fundamentals, operation and maintenance

- Knowledge of Boil-Off Gas fundamentals, operation and maintenance

- Experience with PSM facilities and PHA/LOPA processes

- Operations, Maintenance or Technical Operations experience in the Midstream industry

- Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, etc)

- Professional Engineer (PE) License

- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Engineering Job Level will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

- Required to live within 45 minutes of the reporting location.

- Normal office working conditions and field work.

- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

- Occasional overnight travel may be required.

- Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment will occur.

"An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet The Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job. DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. "