The Role
Provides process engineering support for oil and gas plant and pipeline operations by troubleshooting systems, optimizing throughput, reducing constraints, and developing cost-saving initiatives. Leads design, estimation, commissioning, and field implementation of capital and maintenance projects. Manages engineering deliverables, vendors, contractors, equipment bids, due diligence, audits, and incident response while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
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Job Objective:
The Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical support and engineering solutions that improve plant and pipeline performance, optimize throughput, and reduce operating constraints. This role partners with Operations to analyze system bottlenecks, identify value-enhancing projects, and lead the planning and execution of small to mid-sized capital initiatives. The Process Engineer also supports Commercial and Business Development teams by performing technical assessments and due diligence for new projects and acquisitions, contributing engineering input through all project phases.
The Process Engineer is responsible for providing technical support and engineering solutions that improve plant and pipeline performance, optimize throughput, and reduce operating constraints. This role partners with Operations to analyze system bottlenecks, identify value-enhancing projects, and lead the planning and execution of small to mid-sized capital initiatives. The Process Engineer also supports Commercial and Business Development teams by performing technical assessments and due diligence for new projects and acquisitions, contributing engineering input through all project phases.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Work directly with operations, control room, and field teams to investigate operational issues and recommend technically sound solutions.
- Identify and develop system optimization and cost-saving initiatives in coordination with Operations.
- Lead the design and cost estimation of moderate-scope capital and maintenance projects.
- Oversee field implementation of assigned projects, including equipment installation and commissioning.
- Manage third-party engineering deliverables for assigned projects and verify alignment with Harvest’s standards.
- Solicit and evaluate equipment bids and coordinate with vendors and contractors.
- Serve as a technical resource and participate in field audits, troubleshooting, and incident response efforts.
- Collaborate on due diligence efforts, including field visits and evaluation of operational performance.
- Present project updates and technical insights during field and engineering team meetings.
- Ensure adherence to applicable codes, industry standards, and regulatory requirements in all designs and recommendations.
Other Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate commitment to company core values — Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation — in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
- Actively support and contribute to the company’s mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant oil and gas/process engineering experience with plant experience.
- Working knowledge of process simulation software and basic hydraulic modeling tools.
- Experience supporting field operations, troubleshooting systems, and evaluating runtime/throughput.
- Proficient in developing or reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, and preliminary design deliverables.
- Exposure to process equipment sizing and familiarity with data sheet development.
- Ability to support cost estimating, budgeting, and scheduling tasks for small to mid-sized projects.
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities and contributing to project execution.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed.
Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Required: Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
- Professional Engineers license, preferred.
Skills Required
- Minimum 7 years of relevant oil and gas or process engineering experience, including plant experience
- Working knowledge of process simulation software and basic hydraulic modeling tools
- Experience supporting field operations, troubleshooting systems, and evaluating runtime and throughput
- Proficiency developing or reviewing PFDs, P&IDs, and preliminary design deliverables
- Experience or exposure to process equipment sizing and data sheet development
- Ability to support cost estimating, budgeting, and scheduling for small to mid-sized projects
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to project execution
- Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
- Professional Engineer license
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The Company
What We Do
Harvest Midstream is a privately-held midstream company services provider headquartered in Houston, Texas with assets in Alaska, Louisiana, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. Harvest transports and processes oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids across the United States. The remarkable growth of Harvest since 2002 is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of over 400 employees who are intensely focused on safety, operational excellence and the highest levels of service to our customers. Our company values govern how we run our business, how we treat our fellow employees and how we serve our customers. At Harvest, we are focused on developing and maintaining long-term business relationships through customer service and agility in every business interaction.
