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		Posted/Modified on: 03/18/2014 18:20 PDT
Job Title:
	Asset Engineer

Contact Name / Company:
	Gwynne Ellis/DCP Midstream

Contact e-mail:
	gellis@dcpmidstream.com

Contact Phone:
	303-605-1780

Industry:
	Oil & Gas

Location:
	Carthage

Salary:
	Flexible

Job Description:
	Asset Engineer Job Description: DCP Midstream, LLC, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is a leader in the midstream segment of the energy industry as the No. 1 NGL producer, No. 1 natural gas gatherer and processor, and No. 3 NGL pipeline operator in the U.S., based on miles of pipeline operated. DCP Midstream is a 50-50 joint venture between Phillips 66 and Spectra Energy. DCP Midstream is the link in the energy chain ensuring society has clean energy to warm homes, manufacture goods, and produce consumer products. As the largest producer of natural gas liquids in the U.S., DCP Midstream is proud of the role its 3,200 employees perform in gathering and processing natural gas in 18 states. DCP Midstream is the largest oil and gas company and the largest private company in Denver, and is the Top Company Winner for Energy/Natural Resources in Colorado as recognized by ColoradoBiz. For more information, visit the DCP Midstream website at www.dcpmidstream.com. DCP Midstream, LLC is also the general partner and manages the operations of DCP Midstream Partners, LP, a midstream master limited partnership (MLP) which trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DPM). (www.dcppartners.com) Asset engineering support for operating facilities including gas conditioning, gas treating, gas processing, compression and cryogenic equipment. Responsibilities include process simulation modeling, equipment specification, cost estimating, P&ID review and process safety management. Essential functions include equipment design, process optimization, capital project support, interfacing with commercial personnel and business development support roles. 10 to 15 years of relevant experience required. Day to day engineering support for field operations including troubleshooting equipment and processes. Technical representative for the Asset in Process Safety Management, and Process Hazard Analysis. The person in this position will work on the design of piping, vessels, and general pipeline and processing facilities. The Asset engineer is also responsible for development of, planning of, and management of small capital projects including estimating of project costs. The individual in this position will be expected to manage the progress and costs associated with small capital and expense projects. Will be required to model pipeline systems and use WINFLOW software to calculate hydraulic characteristics of gathering systems. The individual may be required to serve on ad-hoc technical teams including incident investigations. Essential Functions: ? Serves as a technical resource for troubleshooting operations issues and problem solving, working with all levels of personnel: operator, mechanic, supervisor, manager, land man, attorney, environmental, etc. Generates ideas for projects to optimize the gas gathering, conditioning, treating and gas processing operations in an asset. ? Evaluates feasibility of ideas, projects, etc. ? Performs economic evaluation and cost estimating. ? Conducts plant and field optimization and feasibility studies as well as expansion studies. ? Responsible for design specifications including performing rotating equipment sizing analyses for compression and pumps as well as calculating fluid flow. ? Coordinates implementation of projects and ensures successful completion of the assigned project phase within the budgeted time and cost constraints with strong focus on safety and environmental considerations. ? Prepares appropriate documentation (such as AFE s) for assigned projects. ? May be involved in facilitating Process Hazard Analyses, also may be member of Process Safety Management team at plant facility(ies). ? Uses technical software( e.g. Hysys and ProMax) to simulate processes; may use AutoCAD or other programs to develop piping designs and process flow diagrams and P& ID s ( or directs others in performing this work and/or verifies accuracy of that work). May be required to use WINFLOW software for system pipeline modeling and hydraulic analysis. ? Interfaces with commercial personnel providing input/ ideas on projects related to gas acquisition opportunities, processing alternatives, etc. ? May fill in for asset manager (or other manager/ director) and in his/her absence, provides guidance and direction for operations/ other personnel. Basic Qualifications Incumbents should have very proficient PC/software skills, project management skills, the ability to read and understand process flow diagrams and P&IDs, knowledge of compression and separation, fluid flow, piping design, distributed control systems (DCS), SCADA design and process control basics. Should be able to use HYSIS. Should have strong understanding of business premises. Must possess excellent analytical skills and have strong team and customer focus orientation. Must have ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Must be able to process complex information and calculate various mathematical formulas. Must be an extremely proficient communicator in verbal, written and presentation environments. B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (or another engineering discipline with relevant experience) Incumbent must have a valid drivers license and be able to move from location to location, prepare written communications, present information to other employees, enter data to various programs and calculate various mathematical formulas. Job will require travel by both air and automobile. Desired Qualifications B.S. degree in chemical, petroleum refining engineering. 5 to 10 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Competent in process modeling/simulation using Hysys, Promax and other industry standard software. Competent in interpretation of P&ID?s and other engineering drawings. Prior formal communication and presentation skills training. Leadership ability and desire to learn. Self driven. It has been and will continue to be the policy of DCP Midstream not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.