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Facilities Engineer at Formentera Partners LP

Facilities Engineer

Formentera Partners LP · Austin, TX, US

2 weeks ago

Facilities Engineer

Formentera Partners LP · Austin, TX, US

17 days ago
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About the Role

The Facilities Engineer manages daily construction operations, including planning layouts, engineering design, procurement, cost tracking, and maintenance programs. This role partners with the Asset Team to ensure timely construction of surface production facilities and maintain facility integrity through oversight of facility reliability and preventative maintenance programs. The position balances office-based design and cost work with regular presence at field locations during project scoping and active construction.

Responsibilities

  • Manage facility projects from concept development through commissioning, including scope development, budgeting, procurement, construction oversight, and startup support.
  • Design facilities including pad layout planning, vessel and separator sizing, and review of P&IDs and electrical schematics.
  • Support the design, installation, operation, and integrity management of production, gas gathering, and produced water pipeline systems.
  • Develop cost estimates supporting AFEs and annual budgeting; track and review construction costs against approved estimates.
  • Manage and support procurement of vessels, tanks, line pipe, and associated facility equipment, including development of bid lists, bid evaluations, and cost comparisons.
  • Evaluate capacities and constraints of existing facilities, equipment, and piping systems; identify bottlenecks and develop debottlenecking solutions to improve operational efficiency.
  • Work with on-site construction supervisors and contractors to ensure construction is executed to Formentera design standards and that production target dates are met.
  • Interface with local utility providers on three-phase power electrification, partnering with Production Engineering to forecast power load requirements.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance personnel to optimize facility performance, improve reliability, and maintain asset integrity through preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Provide reliability and maintainability input to the design of new projects, including the standardization and selection of equipment, parts, and components.
  • Support air permitting and emissions compliance for surface facilities, including TCEQ permitting documentation, NSPS OOOOb/OOOOc applicability, tank vapor control design, and flare and vent reduction initiatives.
  • Support Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), facility risk assessments, and incident investigations.
  • Perform all work in a manner consistent with Formentera’s health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering.
  • Minimum of 5 years of facilities engineering experience in upstream oil and gas operations.
  • Working knowledge of HSE regulations and industry best practices.
  • Valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable under Formentera’s motor vehicle policy.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
  • Professional Engineer License (Preferred).
  • Experience in the Permian Basin, Bakken Basin, Eagle Ford, or comparable unconventional resource plays (Preferred).
  • Experience managing third-party engineering and construction contractors (Preferred).
  • This position is primarily sedentary, with regular requirements to communicate verbally and listen.
  • The employee will frequently need to stand, walk, handle objects with their hands, and reach with their arms.
  • Close visual acuity is required to view a computer screen, read, transcribe, and analyze data.
  • Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be necessary.
  • Sufficient manual dexterity is needed to operate a computer keyboard and related equipment.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office suite, with expert proficiency in Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively across engineering, operations, and field staff
  • Knowledge of engineering principles including fluid hydraulics, pressure vessel design, facility process systems, and applicable ASME, API, and NACE standards
  • Familiarity with applicable design codes and standards, including API 12F/12J, ASME B31.3 and B31.8, and NEC Class I Division 2 area classification
  • Knowledge of upstream production facilities, including separators, heater treaters, production tanks, vapor recovery systems, compressors, SWDs, and pipeline infrastructure
  • Proficiency with hydraulic and process simulation software (e.g., PipeSim, Aspen HYSYS, Pipe-Flo, ProMax, or equivalent)
  • Strong project management, cost control, and contractor management skills
  • Exposure to SCADA and production data systems is an advantage

Location

  • Austin, TX

Work Type

  • Onsite

Experience Level

  • Minimum of 5 years of facilities engineering experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering
  • Professional Engineer License (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

  • Competitive Base Salary

Benefits

  • Annual Bonus Eligibility
  • 100% Employer covered health insurance premiums.
  • 401K with 4% employer match

About the Company

  • Formentera Operations LLC is the operator for Formentera Partners, which is an energy focused, private equity strategy founded by Bryan Sheffield, Blake London, and Paul Treadwell in 2020, based in Austin, Texas.
  • Formentera responsibly acquires and optimizes producing oil and gas assets in onshore United States basins.
  • Formentera is intentional and deliberate in cultivating our culture.
  • We seek people who are not only exceptional within their own skills and aptitudes, but who also care deeply about supporting each other’s growth and embracing the value that diverse teams, ideas and opinions create.
  • Operating with integrity and treating each other well at all times are foundational pillars at Formentera.

Equal Opportunity

  • Formentera provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law where we employ.
  • Formentera will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.