Facilities Engineer - Natural Gas Storage Facility

Company Overview

We are a rapidly expanding natural gas storage facility in East Texas, dedicated to supporting the state’s energy needs. Our facility is growing, and we are seeking a motivated Facilities Engineer to join our team in Flower Mound as we undertake significant expansion initiatives. 

Position Overview

We are seeking an engineer with 5 - 10 years of oil and gas facilities engineering experience. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of high volume (1 BCF/day) gas handling facilities, including compression, dehydration, process heaters/coolers, large bore high pressure automated valves, and related piping, electrical, and instrumentation components. The gas storage facility has a MAOP of 3270psi and includes several injection/withdrawal wells in two separate reservoirs connected to a central gas plant where the gas is processed. The gas plant can wheel and/or Inject/withdraw between multiple major intrastate pipelines with targeted rates varying significantly intraday. The Facilities Engineer will play a key role in day-to-day operations and be instrumental in the facility’s operation and expansion. Familiarity with PHMSA and Texas Railroad Commission regulations is essential.

This is a complex and challenging role in a fast-paced high-pressure environment. It offers significant opportunities for professional growth, with competitive salary, short-term cash bonuses, and long-term equity incentives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist management team with project timing and management. Work with our capital providers, strategic advisors, and banks to obtain project financing and to report regularly on project milestones and progress.
• Assist in planning and executing the facility’s ongoing operations, maintenance, and expansions.  Work closely with owner’s representative multi-discipline engineering team to engineer, size, procure install and commission new plant equipment and pipelines, along with any modifications to existing equipment.
• Oversee and ensure the safe operation of the facilities’ major equipment, including large compressors, dehys, control valves, process heating/cooling, two and three phase separators, gathering lines, and transmission lines. Monitor and maintain support systems, including electrical, instrumentation, SCADA, and security systems.
• Work directly with Plant Superintendent and I&E Supervisor to develop/modify procedures for the safe startup, maintenance and operation of all equipment and piping. 
• Ensure compliance with PHMSA and Railroad Commission of Texas regulations. Work closely with operations, maintenance, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Report directly to the Chief Operations Officer, providing regular updates on operations, safety, and project management/progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, (Mechanical or Process Engineering preferred) or a related field.
• 5 - 10 years of facilities experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably in natural gas storage or similar upstream/midstream operations.
• Strong understanding of gas compression, dehydration systems, automation, instrumentation, and process systems.
• Familiarity with PHMSA and Railroad Commission of Texas regulations.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, communication, and teamwork

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary based on experience.
• Health insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Short-term cash bonus incentives.
• Long-term equity-based incentives.

How to Apply:

This is an immediate opening. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications.