Job Title: Facilities Engineer
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Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Facilities Engineer to support oil and gas field operations through the development, execution, and delivery of facility-related projects and operational improvements. This role will be responsible for scoping projects, supporting field operations, managing engineering changes, and coordinating project execution from concept through construction handoff.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in unconventional oil and gas facilities design, excellent problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to work collaboratively with operations, construction, and engineering teams. This position includes regular field visits and requires a hands-on approach to project development, troubleshooting, and operational support.
Responsibilities - Support facility operations and provide engineering guidance for assigned plant or field areas.
- Develop and execute small to mid-sized facility improvement and optimization projects.
- Conduct field visits, site assessments, and data collection activities to support engineering and operational needs.
- Manage Management of Change (MOC) processes and ensure proper documentation and compliance.
- Coordinate project deliverables and support construction handoff activities.
- Assist with repairs, alterations, and modifications to pressure equipment, piping systems, rotating equipment, tanks, and associated infrastructure.
- Support shutdown planning and execution activities.
- Conduct routine facility surveillance and monitor key operational performance indicators.
- Work closely with operations, construction, and engineering teams to identify and resolve facility-related issues.
- Review engineering work to ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and operational concerns.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, reliability, safety, and emissions reduction.
Skills and Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of oil and gas industry experience.
- Minimum 3 years of unconventional facilities design experience.
- Experience with tank batteries, production facilities, vessel systems, and related infrastructure preferred.
- Strong understanding of engineering standards, specifications, safety requirements, and industry best practices.
- Experience supporting project development, execution, and construction coordination.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing Management of Change (MOC) processes.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, tight deadlines, and fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Willingness to travel regularly for field visits and operational support.
- Experience supporting operational efficiency, emissions reduction, or sustainability initiatives is a plus.
Job Details:Pay: $125-$150/hr
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Sr Facilities Engineer (56151)OKC Office - Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Start Date 05/04/2026
OverviewPosition Type
Full Time
DescriptionThe Sr Facilities Engineer will support the design, execution, optimization, and integrity of upstream oil and gas surface facilities across operated assets in the Permian Basin. This role is responsible for providing facilities engineering leadership from concept through operations, ensuring infrastructure safely supports production targets, regulatory compliance, and long?term asset value.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical judgment, a hands?on operating mindset, and experience executing projects in a lean, fast?moving upstream environment.
Responsibilities:Facilities Design & Project Execution - Design and oversee oil, gas, and water handling facilities including central tank batteries, compression, dehydration, vapor recovery, pipelines, measurement, and saltwater disposal systems.
- Lead projects from conceptual design through construction, commissioning, and startup, ensuring alignment with REP standards and operating objectives.
- Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, economic evaluations, and AFEs for capital and expense projects.
- Review and approve engineering deliverables such as process flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment sizing, layouts, and specifications.
Operational Support & Optimization - Provide day?to?day facilities engineering support to Operations and Production teams, including troubleshooting, capacity analysis, reliability improvements, and root cause investigations.
- Identify facility constraints impacting production, gas takeaway, compression, or water handling and implement cost?effective solutions.
- Support brownfield optimization, debottlenecking, and facility upgrades to maximize asset uptime and efficiency.
Gas Capture, Emissions & Regulatory Compliance - Support REP's focus on gas capture, flaring reduction, and methane emissions management, including facility designs that minimize venting and flaring.
- Ensure facilities comply with applicable state and federal regulations (TX RRC, NMOCD, EPA, air permitting, LDAR, pressure equipment, pipeline codes).
- Participate in and support MOCs, HAZOPs, PSSRs, and incident investigations related to surface facilities.
Contractor & Project Leadership - Manage and oversee engineering consultants, fabrication vendors, and construction contractors, ensuring safe execution, quality control, and cost discipline.
- Coordinate closely with Supply Chain, Construction, HSE, Regulatory, and Operations teams to deliver projects safely and efficiently.
Technical Leadership - Serve as a trusted technical resource for facilities design standards, best practices, and lessons learned.
- Contribute to long?range field development planning and infrastructure strategy for operated assets.
- Mentor junior engineers and support development of internal technical capabilities.
Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Petroleum, or related Engineering discipline.
- Significant experience in upstream oil and gas facilities engineering, preferably within the Permian Basin or similar unconventional plays.
- Demonstrated experience executing capital projects and providing operational facilities support for producing assets.
- Strong working knowledge of industry codes and standards (ASME, API, NFPA, B31.x, pressure vessels, tanks, and pipelines).
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound engineering decisions in an operating environment.
- Experience with compression systems, gas gathering, vapor recovery, emissions control, and water disposal infrastructure.
- Familiarity with process modeling and facilities software (e.g., HYSYS, ProMax, PipeFlow, or similar).
- Strong understanding of capital efficiency, lifecycle cost optimization, and economic trade?offs.
- Experience working directly with field operations and construction teams in a hands?on role.
Benefits: - Medical, Dental and Vision
- Basic & Voluntary Life / AD&D
- Retirement Plan / 401K