Construction/Midstream Facilities Engineer

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BASIC ACCOUNTABILITY
The Construction/Midstream Facilities Engineer will provide operational support for company owned/operated gathering and compression infrastructure and will design/execute/manage projects for oil, gas, and water surface facilities and pipelines.  Works closely with field operations, a broad group of engineers, marketing and EHS staff. Works under minimal supervision.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Engineering

EXPERIENCE
Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as a facility engineer and related experience in production, plant, pipeline and SWD facility design, construction, and operations.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide daily operations support for a variety of midstream facilities across southeast New Mexico and West Texas. 
• Develop and track OPEX budgets and KPIs in conjunction with field personnel.
• Identify, design, and execute brownfield retrofits through MOC process for operational and environmental improvements.
• Design and develop detailed cost estimates and construction timing for midstream facilities.  Serve as the project manager on construction of the facilities while working in conjunction with Devon field staff and/or EPC firm.
• Work in conjunction with safety, environmental and field operations personnel to optimize site safety and environmental performance.
• Develop designs and drawings for area specific midstream facilities and maximum flow efficiency and hydrocarbon recovery.
• Communicate best practices on facilities throughout the division and company.
• Design and execute gas and water gathering pipeline projects in accordance with ASME B31.8 and API 15LE.
• Troubleshoot mechanical failure of equipment.
• Use PVT analysis to model recombined hydrocarbon systems for air emissions at various temperatures and pressures using commercial software such as HYSIS.
• In conjunction with EHS, evaluate, design, and modify controls to abate air emissions and maximize hydrocarbon recoveries with improved efficiencies.
• Assist EHS with air dispersant modeling using commercial software programs.
• Evaluate proper metallurgy, chemical treatments, and cathodic protection to protect surface facilities for use in various pressure, temperatures and corrosive environments.
• Possess the right and obligation to stop work if an unsafe condition exists. 
 
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Occasional travel required.
• Oil and gas industry experience preferred.
• Practice safe work habits at all times.
• Demonstrate commitment to Devon attributes.
• Knowledge in state/province and federal regulatory laws and regulations. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Creative individual, capable of analyzing and solving problems. 
• Able to work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary team to achieve project related goals.
• Efficient time management and the ability to concurrently handle multiple projects. 
• Intermediate level computer skills.

Devon Energy is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Devon Talent Acquisition Team at Diversity@dvn.com.