Compression Engineer
Core
Support compression facilities and balance of plant equipment including reciprocating and turbine/centrifugal compressor units, air systems, piping, and valves for reliable gas compression operations.
Role type
Senior mechanical engineer (gas compression facilities)
Builds
Operational reliability and maintenance solutions for natural gas compression stations
Domain
Energy infrastructure / Natural gas compression
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
root cause analysis, engineering design, project scoping and estimation, code interpretation (ASME/API/DOT), performance and vibration analysis, gas loss calculations, blow down and purge planning, spare parts determination, expert witness testimony, mentoring
Preferred skills
Professional Engineering License, deep knowledge of reciprocating and turbine drive compressors, comprehensive understanding of DOT 192/193 and ASME B31.1/31.3/31.8/API codes
Technologies
reciprocating units, turbine/centrifugal compressor units, ESD systems, remote condition monitoring systems, borescopes
Responsibilities
Conduct root cause analysis for equipment failures, engineer break-fix and capital maintenance projects, verify pressure limiting device capacity, provide code interpretation and audit support, develop engineering design standards, support facility construction and commissioning, determine spare parts requirements, perform gas loss calculations, provide subject matter expertise to stakeholders
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with project management