Prairie Operating Co · 11 hours ago
Sr Facilities Engineer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $195K/yr
5+ years expPrairie Operating Co is focused on oil and gas production in the DJ Basin, Colorado. They are seeking a Senior Facilities Engineer responsible for the design, operation, optimization, and regulatory compliance of onshore oil and gas production facilities, ensuring safe and environmentally responsible operations.
EnergyOil and GasRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Lead new facility build capital projects from concept through commissioning
Coordinate with construction, commissioning, and startup teams to ensure facilities are built and operated per design and regulatory requirements
Assist with budgeting, cost estimating, and economic evaluations for facility improvements and compliance-driven projects
Design, evaluate, and optimize onshore oil and gas facilities, including separators, heater treaters, tanks, vapor recovery units (VRUs), compressors, produced water handling, and associated pipelines
Source equipment pertaining to new build pads, revisits, and maintenance activities
Provide day-to-day engineering support to field operations by troubleshooting facility and equipment issues and developing practical, field-ready solutions
Maintain strong collaboration with field operators, foremen, maintenance technicians, and inspectors to improve facility performance and operational efficiency
Ensure full compliance with Colorado regulations, including ECMC, CDPHE air quality rules, spill prevention, emissions control, and safety requirements
Lead and support permitting, compliance documentation, and regulatory audits related to facility design, construction, and operation
Develop and maintain PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, operating procedures, and as-built documentation
Manage engineering firms or drafting companies as needed
Support emissions reduction initiatives, including LDAR programs, VRU optimization, and equipment upgrades to meet Colorado air and climate regulations
Participate in and lead HAZOPs, MOCs, PHAs, and risk assessments with a strong focus on environmental and community impact
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering (or related discipline)
5+ years of experience in onshore oil and gas facilities engineering, preferably in the DJ Basin or Rocky Mountain region
Strong working knowledge of Colorado oil and gas regulations, including ECMC, CDPHE, and local jurisdiction requirements
Experience supporting field operations and working directly with operations and maintenance personnel
Proficiency with engineering and documentation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, Pipesim, AutoCAD, Excel)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate engineering solutions into practical field execution
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
Experience with emissions control technologies and regulatory-driven facility upgrades
Familiarity with onshore compression, VRUs, tank batteries, and produced water systems
Experience working in highly regulated operating environments
Benefits
Health care coverage
Retirement plan
Protection coverage
Time off and leave programs
Training and development opportunities
A range of allowances connected to specific work situations
Company
Prairie Operating Co
Prairie Operating Co.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$534.4M2025-06-09Post Ipo Debt· $475M
2025-03-24Post Ipo Equity· $35.4M
2024-08-19Post Ipo Equity· $24M
Leadership Team
Edward Kovalik
Chief Executive Officer
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