Software Engineer Software Developer Jobs in Lubbock, TX

Job Objective:
Seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to provide facilities engineering expertise for Hilcorp's L48 Asset Teams. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in a broad range of oil and gas applications including compression, treating, dehydration, wellsite facilities, gathering systems, gas processing, tank batteries, saltwater disposal, closed-vent systems, and measurement. Support ongoing operations by identifying bottlenecks and employing engineering principles to identify efficiency, throughput, and cost improvements. Serve as Project Manager on larger projects to manage project phases from concept through execution. Engage and manage outside engineering support as needed to support overall objectives.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop recommendations for initiatives and projects to optimize production, improve reliability, reduce costs, and prevent future problems.
• Employ engineering expertise to troubleshoot complex operational problems and develop solutions.
• Perform process, compressor performance, and gathering system hydraulic modeling in support of assigned projects and facility optimization.
• Assist in the development of company standards and design guidelines in accordance with good engineering practice and applicable codes and standards.
• Provide engineering support for environmental compliance such as closed vent system designs.
• Capable of demonstrating effective people skills to interact with partners, service providers, peers and support staff and field and wellsite personnel.
• Must be willing and capable of effectively soliciting ideas from all people that are involved in the project to maintain a high degree of efficiency and "ownership" to meet the goals of the projects and the company.
• Supervise and approve facility modifications, installation, decommissioning, and other related work as well as monitoring costs.
• Engage and manage outside facilities engineering support (consultants and/or Engineering firms) on an as-needed basis, as agreed with the Asset Team Manager.
• Ensure alignment with Hilcorp policies and practices and applicable codes, recommended practices, and all government regulations.
• Support new drill programs with facility designs and construction.
• Adheres to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Willing and able to travel to field locations on a regular basis and as needed to support assigned projects and initiatives.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two (2) years of engineering experience in the oil and gas industry including operations support, front-end engineering, design, estimating, scheduling, and field project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with field operations and construction foremen.
• Experience in cost estimating, budgeting, scheduling, planning, and project execution.
• Experience with compression, pipelines, treating (CO2/H2S), dehydration, wellsite facilities, gathering systems, gas processing, tank batteries, salt water disposal, closed-vent systems, and measurement.
• Experience in reading and in creating block flow diagrams, P&IDs, isometrics, data sheets, and specifications.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and industry regulations for oil and gas facilities.
• Thorough understanding of equipment design, fabrication and installation practices.
• Demonstrate strong, dynamic team leadership skills.
• Ability to solve problems accurately and exceptional proficiency in interpreting production related data. Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with special ability to translate complex technical information into an organized and presentable manner.
• Self-starter with proven leadership skills, team player, comfortable working under pressure, and dedicated to developing workforce.
• Proficient in computers and applications including MS Office, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc. with preferred proficiency with more advanced applications such as Power BI and Spotfire.
• Proficiency in specialized engineering software applications such as ProMax, Hysys, Stoner, Piper, and a range of compressor performance/sizing software.
• Outstanding management, administrative and organizational skills.

Education Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in mechanical, chemical, civil, electrical, or petroleum engineering.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid State Driver's License.
• Professional Engineer Certification Preferred