DT Midstream
Senior Process Engineer
DT Midstream, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
At DT Midstream, we've got the energy to achieve great things! DT Midstream owns and operates a diverse, integrated portfolio of midstream pipeline, storage and gathering assets, allowing us to provide a comprehensive set of midstream services to our customers across the Southern, Northeastern and Midwestern United States and into Canada. Our newly independent public company is an energy industry leader with more than 20 years of proven success as part of DTE Energy and our focus is to be safe, caring, dependable and efficient in all we do.
Job Summary
Applies expert level knowledge of engineering principles and practices in diverse areas of assignment. Makes decisions on engineering problems and methods. Represents the department to resolve important questions. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of own field and related sciences or disciplines, including practical field experience. Handles assignments concerning unusual problems and/or developments.
Key Accountabilities
Applies expert level knowledge and background of engineering principles to natural gas facilities including, but not limited to; large scale amine treating plants, dehydration plants, compressor stations, and preferably processing plants. Develops, coordinates, and directs critical projects and field engineering assignments that are large and/or complex Optimize existing plants by gathering operational data and working through plant simulations Provide analysis, design, specification and cost estimates for natural gas treating/processing plants Monitor system performance and prepare long and short-term facility plans including costs Must be able to make sound engineering decisions under limited time constraints Initiates or performs engineering studies, proposing solutions, or recommending alternatives Prepare written procedures to facilitate construction, maintenance, pipeline integrity assessments and operation of gas transmission and gathering systems Provide technical support to field on a weekly basis Interface with operation personnel on a routine basis to provide advice and support, as required Conduct studies and analyses to assist in the resolution of engineering-related issues; will assist with developing engineering standards and practices Leads or plays a key role in Continuous Improvement (CI) training and apply CI tools and methodologies to improve output of job assignments and work processes Review and assess new technology, processes, materials and equipment Frame engineering/operational problems and propose solutions Develop scope of work, manage bid process and facility design Monitor and support engineering related activities as related to field construction projects Mentors and provides guidance/direction for less experienced personnel Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum) 6+ years of process / facility engineering experience Preferred:
Heavy process modeling experience preferred (VMG Sim, ProMax) Experience with sour gas treating Heavy field-level or direct operations experience preferred Processing plant experience preferred Other Qualifications
Proficiency in computer applications applicable to specific work field/discipline including Excel, Word, Viso and Access database. Ability to interpret blueprints/drawings/schematics and other design documents. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people at all levels both within and outside the company. Effective in self-management of time with a demonstrated personal commitment to work. Expert knowledge of design, installation, and commissioning of natural gas treating/processing plants Practice the corporate core values of Integrity, Respect, Learning, Safety, Business Success and Customer Service.
Physical Demands
The physical demands characterized here are those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to: stand or walk and stoop or kneel. Frequently, the employee is required to sit. It is crucial to the outcome of job tasks that the employee is able to: talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms extensively.
The employee in this classification will be required to frequently lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee will have to lift/move objects of up to 25 pounds in weight. Vision requirements for this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee usually works in a business office or other appropriate location during hybrid days, with a moderate noise level. Occasionally, the job will require presence at a project site. While working at a project site, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including cold/hot, wet and/or humid conditions, uneven or steep terrain and may work near moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration (see physical requirements above). The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office but, may become loud at the project site.
Job Summary
Applies expert level knowledge of engineering principles and practices in diverse areas of assignment. Makes decisions on engineering problems and methods. Represents the department to resolve important questions. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of own field and related sciences or disciplines, including practical field experience. Handles assignments concerning unusual problems and/or developments.
Key Accountabilities
Applies expert level knowledge and background of engineering principles to natural gas facilities including, but not limited to; large scale amine treating plants, dehydration plants, compressor stations, and preferably processing plants. Develops, coordinates, and directs critical projects and field engineering assignments that are large and/or complex Optimize existing plants by gathering operational data and working through plant simulations Provide analysis, design, specification and cost estimates for natural gas treating/processing plants Monitor system performance and prepare long and short-term facility plans including costs Must be able to make sound engineering decisions under limited time constraints Initiates or performs engineering studies, proposing solutions, or recommending alternatives Prepare written procedures to facilitate construction, maintenance, pipeline integrity assessments and operation of gas transmission and gathering systems Provide technical support to field on a weekly basis Interface with operation personnel on a routine basis to provide advice and support, as required Conduct studies and analyses to assist in the resolution of engineering-related issues; will assist with developing engineering standards and practices Leads or plays a key role in Continuous Improvement (CI) training and apply CI tools and methodologies to improve output of job assignments and work processes Review and assess new technology, processes, materials and equipment Frame engineering/operational problems and propose solutions Develop scope of work, manage bid process and facility design Monitor and support engineering related activities as related to field construction projects Mentors and provides guidance/direction for less experienced personnel Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum) 6+ years of process / facility engineering experience Preferred:
Heavy process modeling experience preferred (VMG Sim, ProMax) Experience with sour gas treating Heavy field-level or direct operations experience preferred Processing plant experience preferred Other Qualifications
Proficiency in computer applications applicable to specific work field/discipline including Excel, Word, Viso and Access database. Ability to interpret blueprints/drawings/schematics and other design documents. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people at all levels both within and outside the company. Effective in self-management of time with a demonstrated personal commitment to work. Expert knowledge of design, installation, and commissioning of natural gas treating/processing plants Practice the corporate core values of Integrity, Respect, Learning, Safety, Business Success and Customer Service.
Physical Demands
The physical demands characterized here are those that must be met by an employee to properly perform the integral functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
To properly perform the integral functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to: stand or walk and stoop or kneel. Frequently, the employee is required to sit. It is crucial to the outcome of job tasks that the employee is able to: talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms extensively.
The employee in this classification will be required to frequently lift objects of up to 10 pounds in weight. Occasionally the employee will have to lift/move objects of up to 25 pounds in weight. Vision requirements for this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee usually works in a business office or other appropriate location during hybrid days, with a moderate noise level. Occasionally, the job will require presence at a project site. While working at a project site, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, including cold/hot, wet and/or humid conditions, uneven or steep terrain and may work near moving mechanical parts and/or machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration (see physical requirements above). The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office but, may become loud at the project site.