Senior Facilities Engineer

SUMMARY

KODA Resources is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Engineer, based in our Denver office, to lead the design, optimization, and reliability of surface facilities supporting upstream and midstream operations in the Williston Basin. This role serves as the technical lead for facilities engineering on the asset, overseeing production facility design, equipment specification, and capital and operating expenditure projects from concept through startup. The position requires regular travel to Williston Basin field operations to support project execution and operational needs. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in oil and gas surface facilities, strong working knowledge of Bakken/Three Forks operating conditions, and the ability to lead cross-functional projects involving production, drilling, completions, midstream, and regulatory teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Facilities Design & Engineering

• Lead the design, sizing, and specification of production and midstream facilities including separators, tanks, heater treaters, pumps, compressors, pipelines, and gas processing equipment.
• Develop and review process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), and plot plans for new and modified facilities.
• Perform engineering calculations for equipment sizing, pressure relief systems, and flowline/pipeline hydraulics.
• Lead facility design reviews and ensure designs meet applicable codes, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and bid packages for facility construction and equipment procurement.

Project Management

• Manage facilities capital projects from conceptual design through commissioning and startup, including budget, schedule, and scope.
• Coordinate with drilling, completions, and production teams to align facility readiness with well delivery schedules.
• Oversee third-party engineering firms, fabricators, and construction contractors on facility projects.
• Track project costs against AFEs and provide variance reporting to leadership.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future facility designs.

Operations & Reliability Support

• Provide engineering support to field operations for troubleshooting facility performance, equipment failures, and process upsets.
• Identify and lead facility optimization projects to improve uptime, throughput, and operating efficiency.
• Support development and maintenance of facility maintenance plans in coordination with operations and maintenance teams.
• Lead or support Management of Change (MOC) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews for facility modifications.

Cross-Functional Support

• Serve as the primary facilities engineering resource for the Williston asset from KODA's Denver office, supporting production, midstream, land, and regulatory teams through regular travel to the field.
• Support permitting, right-of-way, and regulatory filings related to facility construction and operation.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to field staff.
• Collaborate with HSE to ensure facility designs and operations support a safe working environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may provide project-level guidance and technical mentorship to facilities engineers, field engineers, or contract personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Advanced knowledge of upstream and midstream oil and gas surface facility design, including separation, storage, treating, and gas handling equipment.
• Strong understanding of process safety principles, including PHA, MOC, and relief system design.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (API, ASME, NFPA) as they apply to facility design.
• Familiarity with Bakken/Three Forks operating conditions, including cold‑weather design considerations.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent capital projects, contractors, and engineering vendors.
• Proficiency with engineering design and modeling software (e.g., AFT, HYSYS, Piper, Pipesim, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Strong understanding of pipeline and flowline hydraulics, corrosion management, and produced water handling.
• Familiarity with PHMSA and state regulatory requirements applicable to gathering and production facilities is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to budget, schedule, and quality.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or related Engineering discipline required.
• Minimum 10–15 years of facilities engineering experience in the oil and gas industry, with significant experience in upstream/midstream surface facilities.
• Prior experience in the Williston Basin or similar unconventional resource play strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading capital projects from design through startup.

LANGUAGE AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Ability to analyze complex facility and process data to diagnose issues and develop effective solutions.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in evaluating design alternatives, cost tradeoffs, and operational risk.
• Capable of prioritizing multiple projects and competing deadlines in a dynamic operational environment.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to analyze and interpret complex spatial datasets and translate findings into operational insights.
• Strong problem‑solving skills in diagnosing data quality issues, system integration gaps, and workflow inefficiencies.
• Capable of prioritizing multiple requests and projects in a dynamic operational environment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATION

• Valid driver's license required for field visits.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily office‑based work in the Denver office, with regular travel to well sites and facilities in the Williston Basin.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus for extended screen use.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (equipment, tools, documentation).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Primarily office‑based environment in Denver, with periodic travel to Williston Basin operational sites.
• Exposure to outdoor conditions, including extreme cold and weather typical of the Williston Basin, during field travel.
• Occasional extended hours and travel during project commissioning, startup, or regulatory deadlines.