Hydraulic Modeling Engineer, Midstream, Houston, TX
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The Hydraulic Modeling Engineer, Midstream supports the Midstream Organization in the management of the team workload and resources of the Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization Engineering team. This team uses hydraulic knowledge and tools to address system changes, improve operating efficiency, identify opportunities for improvement, mitigate risk, and address business questions.
Responsibilities May Include:
Applying expertise in pipeline hydraulics, pump and compressor operations, use of pipeline DRA (drag reducing additives), and regulatory restrictions to develop hydraulic models
Developing and tuning static and transient hydraulic models for pipeline systems using standard simulation software packages to evaluate operating parameters, system design, system capacity, operational costs, and surge analysis
Developing model scenarios to address business questions, support growth initiatives, and provide results useful for economic analysis
Leading a team or participating as a team member to evaluate, develop, and implement pipeline optimization and operational strategies for the organization. Evaluate projects for system optimization and develop project justification for equipment changes and replacement.
Developing and implementing tools for Field Operations, Scheduling, and Control Center operations to minimize operating costs and improve overall asset optimization
Propose, sponsor, lead and provide expert input for system optimization, such as operational improvements, engine replacements, VFD installations, DRA installations and compressor and pump modifications
Providing guidance to Midstream team members and 3rd party engineering firms regarding model configuration and operating scenarios, including mentoring and training in hydraulic modeling and simulation
Provide status update communication and follow-up with customers regarding modeling and optimization requests to agree on realistic timelines, prioritization, resource allocation, and team deliverables.
Management of the overall pipeline Drag Reducing Agents (DRA) program, including equipment installation, equipment maintenance, equipment replacement, vendor communications, product usage forecasts, etc.
Train and mentor team members in hydraulic understanding, modeling, gas gathering pipeline operations, batched liquid pipeline operations, and energy analyses skills
Leverage relationships with industry peers and vendors through leading or participating in industry interest groups to remain up to date on regulation, technology, and software/tool options in the energy management and hydraulic modeling subject matter areas
Required Qualifications:
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Petroleum or related field)
10 or more years of experience in the petroleum industry
5 or more years of experience with pipeline hydraulic modeling, simulation/optimization
Advanced or greater proficiency in the use of hydraulic modeling software packages such as Synergi Pipeline Simulator (SPS by DNV), AFT Fathom etc.
Advanced or greater proficiency in programming principles required for software application
Advanced or greater proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Basic knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps/motors/engines) and efficiency optimization
Basic knowledge of NGLs, refined products and crude characteristics
Ability to 10% travel including overnight
Preferred Qualifications:
3 or more years of experience in field operations or corporate engineering
Advanced knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps/motors/engines) and efficiency optimization
Advanced or greater proficiency in NGLs, refined products and crude characteristics
Advanced or greater proficiency in NextGen, Synergi Gas, Promax etc.
Midstream
The Phillips 66 Midstream business is a safe, reliable, and trusted provider for the movement, storage, gathering, and processing of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 70,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. Our capabilities include extensive natural gas gathering and processing operations, enhancing our wellhead-to-market strategy. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.
Total Rewards
At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
8% 401k company match
Cash Balance Account pension
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
- Location:
- Houston
- Job Type:
- FullTime