Project Engineer

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: M-F, 8-5

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will engineer, execute, and manage midstream facility and gas plant projects while utilizing a deep technical knowledge and focus on customer service. Other duties include:

Work independently on projects/technical assignments

Define and prepare project scopes and cost estimates for compressor station and gas processing projects

Manage project costs and schedules

Execute multiple concurrent projects simultaneously

Provide technical guidance to support operations and other internal and external stakeholders

Lead teams to identify and solve technical and project management issues

Maintain a strong understanding of industry and operational requirements

Utilize best practices and safety standards

Assist Management in making informed decisions

Interface with customers and stakeholders, and communicate the status of developmental activities

Perform a wide spectrum of assignments, requiring technical evaluation, innovation, and judgement while maintaining customer satisfaction

Evaluate current processes to ensure continuous improvement

Coordinate with construction personnel to ensure operational and regulatory requirements are met on all projects

Oversee third party contract personnel engaged in projects

Maintain a focus to detail across all work products

All other duties as assigned

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical or Petroleum Engineering

4+ years of relevant midstream engineering experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft products

Experience using engineering design software, including, but not limited to: Promax, Ariel Performance, Fisher Sizing, Daniel’s sizing, etc.

Working Conditions

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Available outside of normal working hours as needed for business necessity

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions

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.

Will require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs. in a safe manner on an occasional basis.

Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license to include a safe driving record satisfactory to the company.

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.