Mechanical Integrity Engineer

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Who We Are

INEOS Energy

INEOS Energy is the energy division of INEOS, we produce and trade oil, gas, power, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon credits. Operating across the Danish and UK North Sea with offshore oil & gas assets and onshore assets in South Texas, US. This is supported by our investments and projects in low carbon technologies, which will help sustain our business through the energy transition.

The key focus for the US Onshore business is to acquire, explore and develop properties to produce natural gas, oil and NGL from underground reservoirs safely and efficiently. Key operated assets are in the Eagle Ford shale basin in South Texas. With over 2,000 well producing net 36kBOE per day.

Owning and operating producing US onshore assets is part of INEOS Energy’s strategy to build a global integrated portfolio, fit for the energy transition, offering high-quality energy solutions to its customers.

About the job   

Job Title: Mechanical Integrity Engineer                                                        Department: Facilities Engineering  

Summary of Position

The Mechanical Integrity Engineer is responsible for overseeing the chemical program and works to eliminate failures on surface and subsurface piping.  Position may be located in our corporate office in Denver or in San Antonio near our field offices (Dilley, Carrizo Springs).

Responsibilities

• Performance manages Chemical vendor.  Ensures KPI’s are established and on target, and reports out on performance weekly.  Coordinates all day-to-day chemical requests with chemical vendor, as well as monthly and quarterly chemical reviews.
• Drives Chemical program improvements (Paraffin, H2S Scavenger, Methanol, Inhibitors, etc.).
• Owns Chemical LOE cost category.  Reports out on monthly spend through the Accrual process.
• Monitors all LOCs and assigns What/Why categories for each spill to ensure alignment with Refurbishment efforts.
• Develops and maintains risk model for INEOS-owned flowlines and gathering lines, which includes estimated remaining life.  Recommends pipe repairs as needed from model.
• Coordinates pipeline integrity digs for integrity testing to validate pipeline risk model as needed.
• Owns pipe spec recommendations and hydrotest procedures.
• Participates in HAZOP’s/PHA’s, What If’s and design reviews for operational changes and engages on development design reviews.
• Manages all surface Refurb recommendations and project coordination.
• Manages project spend and performs post job look backs on performance and spend on capital projects, understanding deviations from AFE and economics.  Specifically for all Refurb projects (pipeline and surface).
• Supports the team in weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual KPI’s, SHE-R, production, reliability and cost targets.
• Participates in RCFA for surface facilities if a corrosion and/or mechanical integrity component is identified.
• Participates in field safety program.

Qualifications

•  Minimum 3 years of industry experience
• Preferred experience with oil and gas production chemistry, or lab experience
• Bachelor of Science in engineering degree, or Bachelor of Science in chemistry
• Proven track record of success and problem solving.
• Experience optimizing execution and business processes.
• Passion for Innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Desire and willingness to spend regular time each month (up to 25%) in the field supporting staff and understanding how work gets done.

Relocation:

Preferential treatment will be granted to candidates residing in the Denver metropolitan area or within close proximity to field operations.

Work Authorization:

INEOS USA Oil & Gas LLC is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA) and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation.

Compensation:

The annual rate for this position generally ranges between $107,000- $141,000 with an opportunity for a company-wide annual discretionary bonus, of up to 40% of eligible pay. This role, depending on skill level and experience, may also participate in the Long-Term Incentive Plan with annual awards, vesting over three years, ranging from 8-16% of stated annual target. These ranges are estimates, based on potential employee qualifications, operational needs, business performance to metrics, and other considerations permitted by law. The range may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by Colorado Equal Pay Transparency Rule 4.1.2.

Benefits:

Benefits package includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. INEOS also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. 401(k) retirement has both an automatic 3% company contribution and a match of up to an additional 6% of eligible compensation. We offer generous paid time off that includes both sick and vacation which is based on and increases, with industry experience.

Salary : $107,000 - $141,000