Facilities Mechanical Engineer

This is a Houston, TX based full-time position for the engineering of oil & gas production facilities, pipelines, and related facilities.  Duties of role to include the mechanical design of equipment and piping systems related to various upstream and midstream facilities for onshore and offshore projects.  Candidate must be knowledgeable of the related ASME/API codes and have some familiarity with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Possesses a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the project and detailed engineering of upstream and/or midstream related facilities.
• Ability to read and create P&IDs and other engineering documents.
• Ability to direct and manage the piping design of facilities.
• Capable of sizing and selecting equipment including pumps, control valves, oil & gas separators, scrubbers, treaters, etc.
• Ability to understand the basics of instrumentation and interface with control systems engineers.
• Work both independently and alongside an engineering team to develop both high level and detailed design of mechanical piping systems.
• Report job activity and maintain detailed logs about work activities, reporting to project managers and executive management.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of work products and standards.
• Ability to meet deadlines working on multiple projects and clients with minimum supervision and taking some responsibility for planning and prioritizing tasks.
• Maintain a high standard of work performance and ensuring that all done is in accordance with the standards of the company and client.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact directly with other engineering disciplines (structural, electrical, instrumentation, draftsmen/designers, clients, suppliers and upper management.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• 10+ Years  – Minimum of experience in the project and detailed engineering of upstream and/or midstream related facilities.

Potential Travel

• Up to 25% travel may require 1 week out of the month.

Education

• Minimum Required: 
• Bachelor's Degree from an ABET accredited university in Mechanical, Civil, or Petroleum Engineering.

Physical Expectations:

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time
• Must pass background check and be able to pass both a pre-employment & random drug test(s)
• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather and elements.

Must be Able to Work for any US Employer.