Plains All American Pipeline

Energy Management Engineer

Houston, TX

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About the role

The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
We're on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.
Plains has an immediate opening for an Energy Management Engineer in our Houston, Texas, office.

Prepare hydraulic models to optimize systems that accounts for utility rate structure and drag reducing agent (DRA).
Optimize and support operation of crude heating systems, including heater treaters, heat exchangers, and line heaters, ensuring efficient thermal performance and minimal fuel usage.
Provide engineering support for gas plant processes, including compression, separation, stabilization, and vapor recovery systems.
Manages DRA and demand response programs, including growth of new programs, within assigned area of responsibility.
Participate in the design of new capital projects from an energy efficiency perspective.
Drive design consistency to reduce OPEX.
Manage Plains energy resources and communicate with electrical SMEs.
Collaborate with Operations and Accounting to establish utility budgets and provide revenue system accruals.
We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada.
In addition, you will develop, implement, and manage energy projects to improve overall operational performance and act as an energy management SME.

3+ years of experience in pipeline and / or process facility operations.
Experience with process equipment common to midstream operations, including crude heaters, heat exchangers, separators, stabilizers, compressors, and NGL recovery units.
Experience with fluid hydraulics and hydraulic modeling in industrial applications
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.
able to use hydraulic process modeling software (build models, correctly interpret output, make recommendations, troubleshoot simulations, etc.)
Ability to multi-task and perform highly detailed work independently under changing, intensive deadlines.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with short turnaround times (optimization, budgeting, new utility services, etc.).
Aptitude for analyzing and solving complex problems.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills a must.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook) and industry applications.
Valid state driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.
Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks.
Compliance with the Company's drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment screening.
This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, Mechanical or Chemical focus preferred (other degrees may be considered with appropriate work experience).

Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy.

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil.

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