Offshore Operations Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the design, maintenance, and optimization of production facilities and process equipment used in the safe and efficient production of crude oil and natural gas. This includes supporting facility projects, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations applicable to offshore and onshore operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development and execution of engineering projects, including design, construction, and start-up.
• Perform economic evaluations and justify project alternatives based on technical and financial data.
• Prepare, review, and approve project scopes of work.
• Conduct engineering calculations for sizing and selecting mechanical and process equipment.
• Develop and manage capital and maintenance budgets and schedules.
• Provide technical support during facility start-up and commissioning and ongoing process systems for operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues in collaboration with Operations.
• Communicate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to support permitting and compliance efforts.
• Maintain accurate documentation including P&IDs, drawings, and technical reports.
• Present project updates and recommendations to internal leadership and external partners.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HSE, field operations, I&E, and third-party contractors.
• Must work onsite daily in Goleta, CA
• Accomplishes other duties as assigned

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in petroleum, chemical, or mechanical engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities engineering in the oil and gas industry.
• Solid knowledge of oil and gas surface production operations and process systems.
• Proficient in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiar with AutoCAD and process simulation tools
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in onshore, offshore, and pipeline facility projects.
• Understanding of corrosion control, instrumentation, and automation systems.

PAY INFORMATION:

• Annual Salary Pay Range: $180k - $225k

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position requires manual dexterity to handle documents and operate office equipment such as printers, shredders, and computers. Also required is performing repetitive motions and extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking for varying lengths of time. The position requires interacting and communicating professionally with others via speaking, hearing, and writing; learning new tasks, processes, and concepts; thinking to solve problems; concentrating on required tasks; distinguishing color and depth perception; and reading data, figures, electronic and hard copy documents.

Visual and manual dexterity are extremely important for this position. The incumbent will be subject to performing sedentary to light work, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, or constantly lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects, reaching overhead for items, stooping, bending, and twisting while working. Other physical activities include the ability to utilize fingers to feel and grasp objects or work devices as needed and manual dexterity in the use of the hands, seeing, talking, hearing, performing repetitive motions, and standing for long periods of time.

The position requires walking or traversing over and across uneven terrain, accessing areas outdoors and on or around equipment, over or around obstacles or structures such as pipes, low rails, and walls, stooping or bending to reach certain locations, climbing stairs or ladders, and exposure to outside weather conditions.

The position may require facility inspections, which necessitate wearing a respirator and personal protective equipment, such as gloves, gas masks, and suits, with an average weight of 10-25 pounds.

DISCLAIMER:

The position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. The essential duties, responsibilities, and physical requirements above describe those functions essential to this job's performance. The above description does not include all of the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as management requests.

An Equal Opportunity Employer: race, gender, disability, and Veteran status.