Facilities Engineer

• Location 406 W Fireweed Lane,Suite 100,Anchorage, AK, 99503,United States
• Job Category Engineering, Facilities
• Industry Oil & Gas, Cook Inlet
• Employee Type Salary
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 20%
• Manage Others No

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Description

SolstenXP Inc.

Since 1993, SolstenXP Inc, has been a recognized leader in the oil and gas services industry. As an integral component of our overall product and service suite, we provide our customers with services in support of oil and gas operations management, exploration project management, drilling and workovers, decommissioning, and special projects for the industry.

Under the general direction of the Operations Manager, the Facilities Engineer position is intended to encompass a wide range of operational requirements to ensure the efficient and safe production of oil and gas at active gathering, separation, storage and pumping facilities located in the Cook Inlet Basin.

Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of operation, maintenance, and inspection procedures.
• Manage the asset integrity program for all facilities inclusive of oil& gas separation systems, pressure piping, pressure vessels, tankage, pipelines, power generation and distribution systems, and all types of control systems.
• Participate in the development of operating (Opex) and capital (Capex) budgets, and assist operational teams in meeting those targets.
• Coordinate facility turnarounds, preventative maintenance schedules, and equipment reliability programs with operational teams.
• Lead projects for the major repair, modification, replacement or new installations of infrastructure.
• Work closely with operations personnel and subcontractors to coordinate project activities and ensure safe and timely completions.
• Maintain detailed records of projects, including blueprints and other project documentation.
• Perform facility condition assessments and prepare reports.
• Assist site personnel with the selection of equipment requiring replacement.
• Provide data, as may be needed by regulatory compliance colleagues, for the generation of reports to regulatory and compliance authorities.
• Work with safety and compliance, and engineering professionals to maintain a quality management system inclusive of safety and compliance, maintenance, and human resource management practices.
• Identify subcontracting needs in way of provision of subject matter expert guidance for specialized topics.
• Manage subcontractors providing technical assistance, on-site physical services, and/or the provision of goods.
• Periodic travel to operating locations to perform assessments and oversee critical maintenance and/or project activities.

Operational Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically and mentally demanding environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills and ability to effectively communicate with senior management, contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams including safety, compliance, operations, engineering and accounting.
• Must have a thorough understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering, design and construction as it applies to oil and gas processing systems.
• Must have basic knowledge of other engineering disciplines and construction trades including pressure piping, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, lighting, plumbing, power generation, water/waste water, fire protection, controls, fuel storage and distribution, HVAC and refrigeration.
• Must have strong technical problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to read technical drawings and write specifications as they pertain to procurement of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Ability to generate 2D drawings in AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Outlook, OneDrive.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Qualifications and Experience

• 4 year engineering degree (mechanical/electrical/industrial, etc.)
• 5 - 8 years oil field facility operations with a minimum of 3 years of Alaska experience.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License
• Possession of, or ability to obtain recognized safety certification as required.
• Ability to work legally in the U.S.A.
• Successfully pass a comprehensive background check/motor vehicle report and drug/alcohol screening.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with a customer service mindset.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision as an integral part of an effective team.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Generous medical, dental, vision benefits for employee and family.
• Employer paid life insurance with opportunity to purchase additional coverage along with long term disability insurance.
• 401k with employer match
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible Spending account.
• Health savings account.
• Employee referral incentive.
• Discretionary Bonus.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with 3 phase (oil, water, gas) separation equipment and systems.
• Experience with pressure piping systems.
• Experience with power generation systems.
• Experience with medium voltage distribution systems.
• Experience with fire protection and suppression systems.
• Experience with instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with heating and ventilation systems.
• Experience with sub-arctic building construction and maintenance.
• Experience with corrosion protection/prevention systems.