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25-004.P1 - Engineering Director

Harvest MidstreamHouston, Texas, United StatesOnsite
Job Objective:
Serve as a key technical expert in the design, execution, and optimization of midstream assets, including pipelines, storage facilities, and processing plants. Provide deep technical expertise in materials selection, fabrication, and construction methods to ensure safe, efficient, and high-performing infrastructure. Act as a resource for cross-functional teams, offering solutions to complex engineering challenges and improving operational performance.

Essential Job Responsibilities:


Technical Leadership & Engineering Execution


  • Apply advanced engineering principles to solve complex challenges in midstream infrastructure.
  • Lead technical evaluations of design, materials selection, and fabrication methods to enhance operational safety and efficiency.
  • Conduct thorough technical reviews to ensure adherence to industry codes, best practices, and regulatory requirements.  Establish company engineering guidance documents and specifications as needed.
  • Analyze system performance through advanced modeling, simulations, and field data assessments.
  • Optimize pipeline and facility integrity by developing innovative solutions for corrosion control, mechanical reliability, and performance enhancements.
  • Support the construction and commissioning phases by providing expert technical guidance and timely decision-making.

Process Optimization & Innovation


  • Develop and implement strategies to improve the efficiency, reliability, and safety of midstream assets.
  • Introduce new engineering methodologies and digital tools to enhance project execution and asset performance.
  • Conduct root cause analyses of engineering failures and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Support the integration of automation and data analytics into engineering processes to improve real-time decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support


  • Work closely with Operations, Asset Management, and Regulatory teams to ensure engineering solutions align with business and compliance requirements.
  • Act as a technical consultant for internal teams, providing expertise on materials, construction techniques, good engineering practices and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Develop technical scopes of work and assess contractor performance to ensure high-quality deliverables.
  • Assist with permitting projects and interface with regulatory agencies as needed.

Key Technical Challenges You Will Solve:


  • Optimizing pipeline performance using advanced modeling and analytics.
  • Developing innovative material selection strategies to improve durability and efficiency.
  • Implementing automation and digital tools to enhance asset performance and safety.
  • Enhancing corrosion control and mechanical reliability in midstream assets.
  • Solving operational challenges related to process efficiency and asset longevity.

Qualifications:


  • 15+ years of hands-on engineering experience in midstream operations, with expertise in detailed engineering, process optimization, and system reliability.
  • 5+ years of engineering management experience
  • Proven experience solving complex technical challenges in pipeline integrity, storage facility design, or gas processing systems.
  • Strong proficiency in advanced engineering software, modeling tools, and simulation techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as a subject matter expert, with a focus on technical problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and conveying technical findings.
  • Ability to manage multiple technical tasks with high accuracy and precision.

Education Requirements:


  • Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year university.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:


  • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) Certification.


Life at Harvest Midstream

Harvest Midstream is a privately-held midstream company services provider headquartered in Houston, Texas with assets in Alaska, Louisiana, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. Harvest transports and processes oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids across the United States. The remarkable growth of Harvest since 2002 is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of over 400 employees who are intensely focused on safety, operational excellence and the highest levels of service to our customers. Our company values govern how we run our business, how we treat our fellow employees and how we serve our customers. At Harvest, we are focused on developing and maintaining long-term business relationships through customer service and agility in every business interaction.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Adheres to applicable environmental regulations, permits, authorizations, and agreements2. Strong communication skills for effective collaboration between stakeholders3. Established work schedule adherence, attendance standards, punctuality4. Availability outside normal working hours (on call)5. Familiarity with SPCC plans and implementation at regional level6. Adheres to company values: integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment, innovation7. Supports company vision and mission8. Protects company assets by maintaining confidentiality9. Contributes to team effort for related results as needed10. On-call requirement on weekends and 1st day of each month

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