Contract Oil Gas Operator Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description and Qualifications
J H Operating Company, LLC, a Project Managment, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction management firm primarily supporting the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry, has an opening in Baton Rouge, LA for a Project Engineer.
The Facility Engineer will manage projects from concept to commissioning by leading and/or participating in the design, specification and procurement, and the project management of each facility. The role will support the team on primarily new capital industrial infrastructure projects such as multi-well production facilities, large central gathering stations, oil terminals, and saltwater disposals. The role and skill set is a key position in expanding JH’s services to the midstream and upstream sectors.
The position will report to Derek Blough, Engineering & Design Supervisor.

The roles primary responsibilities are as follows:

• Client engagement
• Treat the client with respect and professionalism at all times.
• Seek to understand their needs and delivery timely solutions.
• Understand and manage your personal performance to promote JH teamwork and culture, while enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Maintain confidentiality of all JH and customer information.

• Responsible for gathering project requirements, developing designs to meet the client’s needs, sizing and procuring equipment, managing construction logistics, invoice review, and client hand over. (Concept to Commission)
• Prepares sketches of P&IDs for the drawing team to convert to Autodesk and professionalize.
• Review internally and externally created P&ID, 3D, & Isometric drawings and layouts
• Participate in creation of P&ID’s, alarm and trip settings, critical safety tables and operating procedures/training manuals.
• Participate in the hazard review process and other safety evaluations.
• Participate in process design supported by experience, ProMax, and other in-house tools. When JH either does not have the experience or tool. Engineer is responsible for the research and creating of a process or tool to support the team.
• Participate and help plan field-commissioning activities including Pre-Startups Safety Reviews (PSSR) and Commissioning
• Participate in the creation of equipment specifications
• Participate in administering RFPs for equipment and services.
• Be/become familiar with ASME, ANSI, and API standards and recommended practices as they relate to a given project
• Cost Estimation in order to create AFEs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Timeline and work estimation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Site Consultant and Vendor management during project execution
• An estimated 10% of travel time is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or scientific discipline.
• Three or more years of experience in upstream Oil & Gas or Midstream/Downstream Petrochemical industry.
• Ability to make balanced decisions weighing operability, reliability, capital costs, and operating costs.
• Knowledge, API, ASME and ANSI standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients, project team members and other staff. Domestic travel is required.
• Travel will include trips to plant sites, equipment fabricators, outside engineering firms, and customer locations (estimated at 10 – 15%).
• Ability to pass an in-depth drug screening.

Preferred:

• Engineer in training or licensed engineer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
Employment Type
North America - Exempt
Employment Status
Full Time
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided
Domestic
Location
US-LA-Baton Rouge
Country
United States
Region
North America

J H Operating Company offers engineers, designers, and project professionals the opportunity to work on real oil and gas facility projects with direct impact. JH operates as an owner-focused EPCm firm, meaning teams are involved early, make practical decisions, and see projects through from concept to construction and commissioning.

Employees at JH work in small, highly capable teams where individual contributions matter. The company emphasises technical competence, accountability, and transparency, giving team members visibility into how projects are planned, executed, and delivered.

JH supports professional growth by exposing employees to multiple disciplines, project phases, and client interactions. The organization values efficiency, problem-solving, and ownership, creating an environment where people who want responsibility and hands-on experience can grow quickly.