Description
Ascent Resources is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer - Advisor. This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK and reports to the Manager - Facilities Engineering.
The Facilities Engineering Advisor is responsible for multi-well surface facility engineering designs, project management & execution, advising/mentoring/supporting less experienced engineers, field operations, and management personnel. This position will have an emphasis on leading our engineering efforts pertaining to the natural gas compressor program (well-head compression, gas lift compression and facilities flash gas/vapor recover compression).
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Engineering lead for natural gas compression program: maximize production and efficient operating/CAPEX costs through optimization/management of natural gas compressor fleet on existing and new wells/facilities including gas lift, well-head, and facilities flash gas
• Establish and maintain engineering standards, engineering designs, process models, equipment specifications, and safety reviews
• Establish operating philosophy, engineering design basis including oil/gas/water PVTs and takeaway capacities
• Create cost estimates for AFEs and budgeting. Provide engineering & construction packages. Execute projects safely while maintaining costs, quality, and schedules
• Manage material and equipment supply chain risks through vendor selection, forecasting and delivery schedules
• Analyze and present technical analysis on execution and cost performance
• Keep apprised of new technologies and make recommendations for evaluation/implementation
• Mentor junior engineering staff across all disciplines. Provide assistance, advice, and solutions to peers, co-workers, and management personnel

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrates continual multiplication of value through application of personal knowledge, experience, and abilities across all levels and technical disciplines
• Expert level knowledge in natural gas compression design, sizing, technologies, applications, selection, vendor management, rental agreement terms/conditions, operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, system optimization and environmental regulations
• Well versed in multi-well surface facilities development, engineering, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of production operations and artificial lift
• Identifies and implements superior work practices, demonstrates consensus building, with the ability to drive performance of personnel outside of their immediate teams
• Act as a subject matter expert both internal and external to the company. Leads efforts to solve complex problems that impact multiple disciplines.
• Devises new approaches to problems, develops criteria and standards, ensures compliance
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ProMax and CAD
• Working knowledge of ASME, GPSA, API, and other applicable engineering practices

Education & Work Experience Required
Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering
• 12 years of experience in facilities engineering, natural gas compression and production engineering

Preferred:

• Appalachian Basin experience

Ascent Benefits

• Benefits start day one
• Generous 401(k)
• PTO based on industry or job-related experience
• Tuition assistance after 1 year
• Twelve paid holidays
• Many volunteer opportunities
• Gym reimbursement

Ascent Resources provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ascent complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.