DCP Midstream builds connections to enable better lives. As a Fortune 500 natural gas company dedicated to meeting the energy and consumer needs of our society, we focus on technology and innovation, and safely and reliably operating a strong and diversified portfolio of logistics, marketing, gathering, and processing assets across nine states.

We are committed to inclusion and diversity and want to hire top talent for every job opening. If you believe you have the skills and qualifications for the role, we encourage you to apply even if your background is unique or non-traditional. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and support our employees with opportunities for continual growth, ongoing training, and internal mobility.

Benefits and Additional Compensation

All employees contribute to DCP’s success, and all jobs are eligible to share that success through our short-term incentive program. We offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, a competitive 401(k) match, a retirement contribution, and other unique offerings including flexible work arrangements for applicable positions. Health and wellness are a priority, and our paid time off benefits include generous and inclusive parental leave, sick time, and vacation.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides technical support to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of pipelines, plants and field assets. Assumes responsibility for process simulation modeling, scope, design, equipment specification, cost estimates, bidding, installation and management of small projects. Performs trouble shooting and failure analysis and develops recommendations to improve equipment and performance. Works closely with multiple stakeholders including Operations, EHS and Commercial.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Monitors plant and gathering system performance, compressor performance and sizing, and control systems performance as well as proposes changes to reduce upsets, increase reliability, improve efficiencies, increase production and reduce costs

• Serves as a technical resource for troubleshooting system process problems and operations issues working with all levels of personnel such as operators, mechanics, supervisors, managers, right-of-way (ROW) landmen, attorneys, environmental professionals, etc.

• Performs technical and economic evaluation, performance testing, design and construction of new facilities/ equipment or upgrading existing facilities/ equipment while supporting safety and environmental risk management objectives

• Builds and maintains various simulations for plant and compressor stations

• Understands and applies engineering standards and procedures and provides support ensuring that standards of quality, cost, safety, reliability, timeliness and performance are met in processes

• Provides technical support for the Process Safety Management (PSM) of the plant and compressor stations and develops recommendations to reduce process safety risks

• Helps provide technical support in the areas of pipeline integrity management including assessments, repairs, quality assurance, data collection, data management, data integration, project prioritization, and planning and management

• Provides engineering support including calculations, material selections, and determination of required hydrostatic test pressures, maximum operating pressure/ maximum allowable operating pressure (MOP/MAOP) calculations, and evaluation of defects and recommending appropriate repairs

• Helps identify and develop recommendations to reduce safety risk

• Anticipates business or regulatory challenges and recommends improvements

• Engages in scoping, design, cost estimates, bidding, contractor selection, installation and management of small projects with the ability to interpret plans, drawings and specifications

• Assists other departments within the organization in regulatory compliance efforts and proactively finds recommendations to operate within permit limits

• Participates in incident investigations, various kinds of meetings, training and commercial support

• Assists in maintaining project records and ensures compliance with government regulations and contracts

• Assists other Engineers with their projects and helps them troubleshoot systems as necessary

• Performs other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

• A minimum of 2 years related experience is required; oil and gas industry experience preferred

• Developed process simulation skills on Promax and VMG/Symmetry or other similar software packages

• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations such as DOT 192/195, OSHA 1910.119 and industry standards and practices such as ASTM, API, NACE, ASME, NFPA, DOT, etc.

• Knowledge of facility design practices including compression and separation, fluid flow, piping design, foundation design, structural design, instrument and electrical systems, distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), SCADA design, process control basics and safety systems

• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) including Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Developed leadership skills and ability to influence at a local level and across a broad organization

• Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• This job operates in both an office and plant/field environment.

• Primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Noise level is typically low. Frequently in a stationary, sitting position for prolonged periods of time. Regularly moves about inside the office to complete tasks, attend meetings or to access the copy machine or file cabinets. Periodically pulls/pushes doors open to move around the office. Occasionally may lift and carry objects up to 20 pounds.

• Occasionally visits/works in the field at pump and meter stations, plant facilities, and warehouses. Required to wear PPE, depending on local and company safety policies. Occasionally works on some equipment if qualifications are met. Occasionally exerts pulling force of 130 pounds. Frequently may lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may climb A-frame ladders.

• Occasional travel will be required

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.