Hydraulic Engineer I
dcp Midstream

Job Info

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DCP Midstream is a Fortune 500 natural gas company dedicated to meeting the energy and consumer needs of our society. With a focus on technology and innovation, we safely and reliably operate a strong and diversified portfolio of logistics, marketing, gathering, and processing assets across nine states.

Benefits & Additional Compensation

DCP builds connections to enable better lives and is dedicated to supporting our employees with opportunities for internal mobility, continual growth, and ongoing training. We believe all employees contribute to the success of the company and should be able to share in that success, which is why all jobs are eligible for the short-term incentive program with any payouts being subject to individual and company performance. Depending on the position and level, some jobs are also eligible to participate in the long-term incentive programs with any payouts also being subject to performances. We offer a comprehensive benefit program that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life, a competitive 401(k) match, a retirement contribution, and several other unique benefits offerings. We make health and wellness a priority and offer a generous paid time off policy including parental leave, sick time, and vacation time.

Job Summary

Provides technical support to ensure safe, reliable & efficient operation of plant and field assets. Responsible for process simulation modeling, scope, design, equipment specification, cost estimates, bidding, installation and management of small projects. Performs trouble shooting and failure analysis and develops recommendations to improve equipment and process performance. Works closely with multiple stakeholders including operations, EHS and commercial.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF FOCUS

Hydraulicengineering support forDCP's gatheringfacilities including but not limited tolow pressure and high-pressurepipelines,gas plants, compressor stationsand metering stations.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Monitors plant and gathering system performance, compressor performance and sizing, and control systems performance as well as proposes changes to reduce processing upsets, increase reliability, improve efficiencies, increase production and reduce costs
• Serves as a technical resource for troubleshooting system process problems and operations issues working with all levels of personnel such as operators, mechanics, supervisors, managers, ROW landmen, attorneys, environmental professionals, etc.
• Helps perform technical and economic evaluation, performance testing, design and construction of new facilities/ equipment or upgrading existing facilities/ equipment while supportingsafety and environmentalrisk managementobjectives
• Supports various process simulations for plant and compressor stations
• Learns engineering standards and procedures and provides advice ensuring that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met in processes
• Provides technical support for the Process Safety Management of the plant and compressor stations
• Engages in scoping, design, cost estimates, bidding, contractor selection, installation and management of small tasks and learning to interpret plans, drawings and specifications
• Assists other Engineers with their projects and helps them troubleshoot systems as necessary
• Participates in incident investigations, various kinds of meetings, training and commercial support
• Assists in maintaining project records and ensures compliance with government regulations and contracts
• Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a similar degree field and/or equivalent experience
• Can start with no experience, employees typically have 0-4 years; oil and gas industry experience preferred
• Process simulation skills on Promax and VMG/Symmetry or other similar software packages
• Learn and understand OSHA and DOT regulations such as DOT 192/195, OSHA 1910.119 and industry standards and practices such as ASTM, API, NACE, ASME, NFPA, DOT, etc.
• Learn and understand facility design practices including compression and separation, fluid flow, piping design, foundation design, structural design, instrument and electrical systems, distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), SCADA design, process control basics and safety systems
• Learn and understand Process Safety Management (PSM) including Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR), Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization
• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Specific Requirements

Hydraulic engineering support for DCP's gathering facilities including but not limited to

• Low pressure and high-pressure pipelines, gas plants, compressor stations and metering stations.
  
• Hydraulic simulation modelingwithWinFlowand NextGen, equipment specification, cost estimating in support of Commercial activities, as well as optimization and trouble shooting in support of day to day Operations.
  
• Scope and cost development of small capital projects.
  

Special Demands

• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Noise level is typically low. Frequently in a stationary, sitting position for prolonged periods of time. Regularly moves about inside the office to complete tasks, attend meetings or to access the copy machine or file cabinets. Periodically pulls/pushes doors open to move around the office. Occasionally may lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.
• This job is frequently required to be done inside gas plant/field asset conditions as well as in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Regularly stoops, squats, kneels and crouches for durations up to 3 minutes. Periodically pulls/pushes doors open to move around the gas plant. Occasionally exerts pulling force of 130 pounds. Frequently may lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may climb A-frame ladders.
• Occasional travel will be required

It has been and will continue to be the policy of DCP Midstream not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Primary Location: US-TX-Houston
Job: Engineering/Full-time
Job Posting: Jun 26, 2021, 12:00:00 AM
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Job Snapshot

Employee Type
Full-Time

Location
Houston, TX, TX

Job Type
Engineering

Date Posted
07/26/2021

Job ID
21000193

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