Water Resources Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

General description of main/primary duties and responsibilities of the job, aptitude, level of complexity, span of control, autonomy, decision making and judgement. It is central and necessary to the satisfactory performance of the job. Includes the following and other duties as assigned.

Under Limited Supervision, This Position Will

• Oversee the development and maintenance of the following water infrastructure components, including but not limited to, permanent pump stations, buried and surface water pipelines, mobile water transfer equipment, permanent pump stations and water withdrawals, fresh water impoundments and above ground tanks, and instrumentation and controls for mobile and fixed facilities.
• Develop plans for future water infrastructure needs that evaluate technical and logistical feasibility, costs, economic justification, and timing of implementation.
• Assist in the development of long-term planning tools to ensure the Water group’s effectiveness in providing water for operations.
• Provide technical support to various groups within the Company to ensure the seamless integration of all aspects of water infrastructure as they are constructed. Provide input during the construction, hydro-testing and commissioning of new pipelines, tying in fresh water impoundments, etc.
• Develop and maintain hydraulic models for the fresh water pipeline network by utilizing Water Gems software.
• Evaluate current Flowback and Production water handling techniques and develop reliable and cost-effective alternatives to optimize processes directed at reducing truck hauling.
• Utilize hydraulic models, capital and operating costs, as well as, exposure to liability, government regulations, and other factors to develop Engineering solutions.
• Continually evaluate operating expense trends for water transfer and recommend specific ways to reduce those costs, for example, labor optimization, operating strategies, etc.
• Research outside operations, perform competitor studies for best practices, and learn from the Company’s peers. Network and make appropriate contacts to improve internal process and challenges.
• Engage and work with various internal and external groups to ensure compliance and adherence to Safety, Environmental, and best management practices and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Licensure (minimum level required)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an ABET accredited institution.
• Field of Study: Water Resources, Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Industrial, or other related Engineering field.
• At least three (3) years of experience working in the Oil and Gas Industry.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification.
  
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

List and describe the required factors (i.e. knowledge, skills, abilities, software programs, equipment, competencies), that are needed for this role. Indicate the level of proficiency/expertise for each when possible.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. and use/operation of standard office equipment.
• Foundational understanding of hydraulic modeling software and AutoCAD.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to speak, listen, and utilize effective communication tools and techniques.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of Antero
• Ability to set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.
• Able to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Proper knowledge of estimating, planning, and controlling the costs associated with engineering projects.
  
  
  

SAFETY SENSITIVE RELATED

If applicable. For designation above and field related positions.

• Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Able to recognize and apply safety processes and procedures.
• Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle.
  
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Excludes occasional visitation to the field – reference Travel section.

Both Office And Field Related

• Job is performed in both the office and in the field work environment.
• Approximately 80% in the office and 20% in the field.
  
  
  

This Position May Be Subject To

• Exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
• Extreme Cold and Heat: temperatures typically below 32 o F or above 100 o F for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions as wind, rain, snow, and humidity.
• Noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
• Vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• Confined Space: work areas large enough for individual to enter, limited means of entry or exit, and not designed for continue occupancy.
• Hazards: includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to chemicals, combustibles, explosives, etc.
  
  
  

HOURS / SHIFTS

• Regular business hours.
• Available for on-call rotation and responsibilities on weekends and holidays for urgent issues or emergencies during off hours, as needed.
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Minimally lift, push, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Minimally be able to bend, stoop, crouch, etc.
• Minimal amount of traversing through challenging terrain to perform work, evaluate sites and conditions, inspect equipment/assets, etc.
  
  
  

TRAVEL

Approximate amount of time: Minimal (under 25%); Regularly (25% - 75%);

Frequent (more than 75%).

• Minimal travel may be required to other locations.
• Minimal travel to Company’s field operations and/or offices. Approximately 20% of time in field.
  
  
  

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Summary of Available Benefits*:

• Health Care eligibility including Medical & Prescription, Dental and Vision coverages
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Dependent Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA match
• Employer Paid Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D (employee, spouse, child), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Insurance: Life and AD&D, Accident, Long Term Care, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Student Loan Repayment Reimbursement
• Vacation, Personal Choice Days (PCD), Sick Time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company paid Holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Subsidized Parking and Public Transportation
• Financial Well-being Program
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Benefits eligibility is dependent on the employee’s job classification. Effective date is the first of the month after the event date or the first of the month if the event date is the first of the month.