Operations Process Engineer

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Loco Hills, NM, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Energy • Utilities
The Role
Provides process and operational engineering support for gas processing facilities. Responsibilities include managing MOCs, participating in PHAs, maintaining P&IDs and cause-and-effect charts, developing ProMax simulation models, supporting new plant design, and managing projects through implementation and commissioning. The role requires regular plant visits, field troubleshooting, turnaround support, regional driving, and collaboration with plant operations and major projects teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Kinetik is strategically located in the heart of the Delaware Basin in the Permian, one of the fastest growing areas for oil and gas development in the world. We provide the gathering, compression, processing, transportation and water management services required to bring natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil to market and are dedicated to providing the best service and netback for our customers. We are driven to be best-in-class and committed to growing our existing assets in the Permian Basin through both greenfield and acquisition opportunities.
Kinetik employees have decades of experience in West Texas and provide all the important services our customers need to deliver gas and crude oil production to market, which include gathering, transportation, compression, processing and produced water management.

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Provide process and operational support to plant operations.
  • Input and manage MOCs for the process facilities.
  • Participate in PHAs for the PSM facilities.
  • Maintain P&IDs and Cause and Effect charts for all facilities.
  • Provide process engineering support to the Major Projects group in the design of new gas processing plants.
  • Build and maintain ProMax simulation models for each plant.
  • Manage, scope, and execute projects.
  • Expected to make regular plant visits, 1-2 days per week regularly, with further plant visits required while troubleshooting plant issues, managing project implementation/commissioning, and/or managing turnaround activities.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in engineering required (Chemical Engineering preferred)
  • 3-5 years of experience in process engineering in gas processing facilities.

Working Conditions:

  • Field work will involve walking and standing on rough terrain with uneven and slippery surfaces.
  • The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate but may regularly require exposure to loud noises from machinery.
  • Will be required to regularly drive to other field facilities within their assigned region.
  • Will regularly use a computer to create, record, store, revise and save documentation needed to perform their role.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
  • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards 
  • Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 25-50 lbs. in a safe manner.
  • Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on a telephone and in-person.
  • Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
  • Must live within a150 mile radius of Kinetik work facility

Kinetik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering
  • Chemical Engineering degree or background
  • 3-5 years of process engineering experience in gas processing facilities
  • Valid driver's license and safe driving record
  • Live within a 150-mile radius of the Kinetik work facility
  • Ability to travel regularly to plant facilities and work on rough terrain around loud machinery
  • Ability to lift and carry 25-50 pounds
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
500 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Kinetik is a fully integrated, pure-play midstream energy company operating across the Permian Basin and connecting production to Gulf Coast markets. It provides midstream infrastructure and services in the Delaware Basin, positioning itself as the largest midstream operator in that region. The company has grown organically and through acquisitions since its formation in 2012, expanding its capabilities, footprint, and service offerings.

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