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Energy Transfer

Process Engineer

Energy Transfer, Nederland, Texas, United States, 77627

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Summary This position will report to the Sr Director – Engineer as a part of the Gulf Coast Ops Engineering team within the Terminal Services organization. Primary focus is to provide Process Engineering and Optimization support to the Nederland and Spindletop Facilities.

Facilities and Assets Supported

Nederland Export Terminal

Ethane Chilling and Export Capacity of 360k+ BBL/d

Propane Chilling and Export Capacity of 500k+ BBL/d

Butane Chilling and Export Capacity of 200k+ BBL/d

Product Storage of 3MM+ BBLs

Spindletop Storage Facility

11MM+ BBLs Storage Capacity across Ethylene and Helium

Ethylene delivery capacity of 600k+ lbs/hr

Additional assets supported by the Gulf Coast Ops Engineering team include:

8 NGL Fractionation Plants with a combined capacity over 1.15 million BBL/d

Ongoing Frac 9 Expansion providing additional 165k BBL/d capacity

63+ million barrels of Salt Dome Storage capacity

Ongoing Expansion providing additional 6MM BBLs Storage Capacity

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide Process Engineering support for the Nederland Export Terminal and Spindletop Storage Facility located near Nederland, TX. Core Functions are as follows:

Process Optimization:

Revenue Generation – Capacity Increases, Product Uplift, Increased Runtime

Expense Reduction – Reduce Utilities, Maintenance, Consumables

Process Troubleshooting:

Operations Support – Primary Resources for Ops

RCFA’s – Lead Investigations, Develop & Implement Solutions, Lessons Learned

Compliance Support:

PSM – PHA Prep & Engineering SME, addressing Action Items, PSI Upkeep

Environmental – Quantifying & Supporting Emissions Compliance

CapMaint Project Execution:

Annual Project Budget Cycle Support – Scoping & Estimating Projects

Project Execution – Assign PM’s and Executive Projects

CapGrowth Project Growth:

Pre-FID – Concept Reviews, Lessons Learned, Potential Optimizations

Post-FID – Design Reviews, PHA, Commissioning & Start-up Support

Maintain facility process simulations and work with other process engineers to develop process solutions while following engineering standards, code compliance, company and safety standards, and good engineering practices.

Proactively seek opportunities to broaden and deepen process engineering and project management knowledge base and proficiencies.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline (preferably Chemical, Mechanical, or Natural Gas) and 3-6 years of relevant work experience

Highly motivated with a consistent drive for growth and development

Solution oriented mindset and ability to apply Critical Thinking skills

Organized and able to effectively prioritize tasks

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority

Team player with a willingness to assist outside of own discipline

Proficiency utilizing Engineering Process Simulation Programs (ProMax, Hysys, etc.)

Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office Suite applications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with NGL/LPG facilities

Knowledge of Treating and Dehydration fundamentals, operation and maintenance

Knowledge of Refrigeration fundamentals, operation and maintenance

Knowledge of Refrigerated Storage fundamentals, operation and maintenance

Knowledge of Boil-Off Gas fundamentals, operation and maintenance

Experience with PSM facilities and PHA/LOPA processes

Operations, Maintenance or Technical Operations experience in the Midstream industry

Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, etc)

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Working Conditions

Required to live within 45 minutes of the reporting location.

Normal office working conditions and field work.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.

Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Oil and Gas

Location: Port Arthur, TX

Salary: $125,600.00 – $188,400.00

Application posted 12 hours ago

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