Leader of Engineering

Leader of Engineering

Regular Full-Time Management Whitehouse, TX, US

General Summary of the Position

The Leader of Engineering directs and manages the day-to-day activities of Jasper’s multidisciplinary engineering organization, including Process/Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering, Design and Drafting, Plant Automation, and Product Design and Development, and is accountable for the people, resources, standards, and technical decisions of that organization. Working closely with Operations, this role integrates the work of each discipline to propose, design, build, test, and deliver best-in-class product offerings, and ensures all engineering projects and initiatives are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in conformance with the organization’s established policies and strategic objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (following are accountabilities included but not limited to):

• Directs all phases of engineering work, including proposal involvement, studies, detailed design, fabrication support, commissioning, and start-up, averaging 5-7 direct reports to this position.
• Communicates operational and business strategy to the engineering team through regular project and department meetings in a way that models and is consistent with Jasper vision, mission and values.
• Provides technical oversight of proposals, setting design basis and defining scope with Business Development and estimating, and ensures material technical requirements, assumptions, and risks are identified early and appropriately incorporated into proposals and project execution, in a way that balances both execution and business development goals.
• Meets with potential clients, current clients, and vendors to discuss engineering design and options, and maintains positive client relationships while setting expectations with the team regarding the client interface.
• Anticipates engineering capacity needs and aligns staffing, workload, and outside resources with Jasper’s project and business priorities, assigning engineering, design, and automation resources across disciplines to meet company objectives in a timely manner.
• Partners with the People and Culture department on hiring, performance management, skill gap analysis, development planning, and compensation for the engineering team while developing disciplined leaders and engineers, transferring institutional knowledge, building succession coverage for critical positions, and serving as a coach, mentor, and role model across the team and organization.
• Ensures interdisciplinary coordination so that process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, and drafting deliverables are consistent, complete, and constructible. Ensures synergized cooperation interdepartmentally with disciplines such as Procurement and Business Development in a way that constantly works to minimize any project execution gaps and to promote greater cohesion across the business.
• Oversees the review and approval of engineering deliverables, including PFDs, heat and material balances, P&IDs, equipment specifications and data sheets, electrical and instrumentation designs, control narratives, and general arrangement drawings and 3D models.
• Makes, or escalates as appropriate, significant engineering, equipment, design, and vendor-related decisions.
• Establishes, documents, and maintains engineering design criteria, standards, and procedures across all disciplines, including QA/QC, drawing control, and document management practices.
• Ensures engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards, and safety requirements (e.g., ASME, API, NEC, NFPA, ISA) and supports PHAs/HAZOPs and other process safety reviews.
• Serves as a senior technical resource to troubleshoot design, fabrication, and field issues, and guides teams in developing solutions; supports commissioning, start-up, and plants in operation.
• Utilizing the latest technology and a curious mindset, drives continuous improvement and focuses on results, tracking engineering performance measures such as schedule adherence, hours to budget, and design quality.
• Evaluates and supports new products, technologies, and adjacent business opportunities that align with Jasper’s capabilities and strategy; guides the Product Design and Development team in establishing design criteria for new products and improving current product offerings, with a focus on cost, quality, and repeatability where possible; and stays current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes.
• Serves as a Jasper representative in external organizations and committees, and presents at conferences and seminars as appropriate.
• Relates to employees, managers, and clients in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner, appropriately responding to their questions, concerns, and complaints.
• Protects the company by keeping information confidential.
• Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Skills and Abilities:

• Broad working knowledge of engineering principles across process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls disciplines as applied to natural gas processing facilities.
• Combines technical credibility with practical judgment and commercial awareness to make sound engineering and business decisions.
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to lead discipline leads and supervisors, and to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Works collaboratively across the organization to solve problems and accomplish common goals and objectives.
• Develops and presents well-constructed written and verbal presentations that convey complex technical concepts clearly to clients and non-technical audiences.
• Able to manage multiple projects and high-priority items simultaneously across disciplines with minimal input from management, utilizing experience and sound judgement to plan and accomplish broader goals.
• Experience preparing proposals, technical requirements, and cost estimates.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with engineering software such as process simulation (e.g., HYSYS, ProMax), AutoCAD/3D design, and PLC/SCADA platforms.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• A PE license and MBA are preferred but not required.
• 10 or more years of progressive engineering experience in oil and gas, preferably in natural gas processing or midstream facilities.
• 5 or more years of experience leading engineering teams, preferably across multiple disciplines.
• Experience across the full project lifecycle, from proposal and design through fabrication, commissioning, and start-up.
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change within a growing organization.
• Experience with modular or skid-mounted equipment design and fabrication is a plus.

Work Context:

• Travel domestically as needed to support projects (up to 25% of time).
• Regularly works in the Corporate Office in Whitehouse but may be required to visit regional Tulsa office, construction facilities, industry events or client locations as needed. At those locations, must be able to work in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and other particles.