ExxonMobil · 2 days ago
Sr. Compression Engineer
Midland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, seeking a Senior Compression Engineer to provide technical support for surface facilities and rotating equipment in the Permian Basin. The role involves operations support, project management, and mentoring emerging engineers while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
ChemicalEnergyFossil FuelsOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Ensure engineering controls are in place to enable safe facility operations and compliance with applicable permits and regulations
Identify causes for facility downtime/upsets and evaluate remediation
Regular surveillance of facilities and compression stations
Identify issues, assess root causes, and formulate plans to address root causes
Participate in or lead incident investigations
Identify causes of facility flaring/venting and evaluate remediation
Develop and maintain close working relationships with Operations stakeholders
Liaison with regulatory and compliance teams
Steward facilities modifications
Document proposed changes and stakeholder engagement via Management of Change process
Evaluate and address risks associated with process changes (Risk Assessments, HAZOPs, Facilities Integrity workshop, etc.)
Maintain updated facility critical drawings and documents (P&IDs, C&Es etc.)
Project management of facility upgrade projects
Identify opportunities to optimize compression station operation, de-bottleneck, and reduce operating expenditures
Develop and justify capital spend to support proposed facility upgrades
Define project scope, budget, procurement plan, risk management and accountability of spend on projects
Execute project from FEED to Operations handover
Development of tools to track and report key facility metrics
Maintain an understanding of relevant industry codes, standards, best practices, technologies and technical tools and incorporate into facility designs
Leverage extensive engineering expertise and rich experiences to mentor and guide emerging engineers, fostering their growth and development
Evaluate innovative ideas and review drawings to assist young engineers in finding the optimal path forward
Actively engage in meetings to foster collaboration and generate actionable items
Support the team in driving these action items to successful completion
Maintain an understanding of relevant industry codes, standards, best practices, technologies and technical tools and incorporate into facility designs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or related field
5-10 years of experience in an Oil and Gas engineering role with a focus on facilities or upstream unconventional
Demonstrated experience in managing and executing projects
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Proficient in Procount and Hysys with ability to model design modifications and pressure drops
Ability to understand/redline P&ID drawings
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders
Benefits
Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
Company
ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil is an international oil and gas company that provides energy that helps underpin growing economies.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Darren Woods
CEO and Chairman
Jeff Carvell
Chief Technology Officer (InterOil Asset)
Recent News
2026-01-09
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