Job Summary

WES is seeking a qualified individual to join the Integrated Operational Planning Team who can take a lead role in the planning, coordination, and optimization of projects, both in preparation for bringing new production into the Delaware Basin Asset's oil, gas, and water gathering systems and helping de-bottleneck existing assets to increase throughput or reduce downtime. This role is based in the Woodlands, TX.

Roles and Responsibilities

* Exhibit WES's core values of Servant Leadership, Empowerment, Customer Focus, Belief in Each Other, Integrity, and Positive Work Environment.

* Lead recurring project alignment efforts to minimize project-related downtime and create operational synergies.

* Lead outage coordination for major projects, including pipeline repairs and plant maintenance/turnarounds.

* Collaborate with different teams within WES: Engineering and Construction, Field Operations, Measurement, Automation, Supply Chain Management, Asset Integrity, and Tactical Operations Center (TOC).

* Coordinate internal meetings with different teams to understand the timing of different projects and activities in preparation for new volumes (Pipeline and Meter Readiness, Booster Installation, DRA Skids, Valve Alignment, Pigging, Acid Jobs, Automation, TOC Scada visibility, etc.)

* Support field issue analysis and resolution related to throughput.

* Oversee the use of and training for the Project Tracking Tool, PowerBI reports, and other data systems as needed.

Required Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Competencies

Education and Experience:

* A bachelor's degree in business or engineering is required; chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering is preferred; other engineering disciplines or work may be considered with appropriate experience.

* 7 years of relevant field experience supporting oil, gas, and water surface operations is required.

Skills & Competencies:

* Experience in oil and gas gathering operations and a knowledge of WES system flows and interactions is preferred.

* Engineering program and project management experience is preferred.

* Experience managing well connect projects, gathering pipeline projects, and field gathering facilities including compressor stations, pump stations, and salt-water disposal facilities is preferred.

* Experience working with industry codes and standards is desired, experience with pipeline, measurement, and gathering facilities as well as applicable local, state, and federal regulations is advantageous.

* Working knowledge of applicable environmental and safety regulations is also desired.

* Must be able to work effectively with, engineering, commercial, and operations.

* Must be self-motivated and able to work both collaboratively and independently.

* Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment with the ability to deliver accurate work and demonstrate strong analytical and time management skills.

* Proficiency with standard office software such as Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.

* Proficiency with OSI PI, Spotfire, or SEEQ programs is desired.

Work Schedule:

* This position is located in The Woodlands, TX, and follows a Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday in-office and Wednesday, Friday remote schedule.

* Travel outside of the greater Houston area will be required up to 25%

Western Midstream does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Western Midstream is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in recruiting, hiring, developing, compensating and promoting applicants and employees. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices.

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