ConocoPhillips · 17 hours ago
Staff Heat Transfer Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expConocoPhillips is one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, focused on delivering energy globally. As a Staff Heat Transfer Engineer, you will lead the design and optimization of heat transfer systems, enhancing facility reliability and energy efficiency while mentoring other engineers in a collaborative environment.
EnergyMiningOil and Gas
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead thermal design and engineering efforts for new and existing heat‑transfer equipment, including shell‑and‑tube exchangers, air‑cooled exchangers, fired heaters, heat‑recovery systems, and process heating circuits
Provide technical authority guidance on heat‑transfer calculations, thermodynamic modeling, and equipment sizing to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective designs
Champion equipment performance improvement, conducting root‑cause analyses for fouling, vibration, corrosion, and thermal inefficiency issues
Shape project development, delivering input from early concept selection through Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED), detailed design, fabrication, commissioning, and startup
Collaborate cross‑functionally with process engineering, mechanical engineering, operations, inspection, and project teams to ensure holistic, lifecycle‑focused solutions
Establish and maintain technical standards, simplifying complex concepts and ensuring clear, accessible engineering requirements for internal and external stakeholders
Advance sustainability efforts by identifying opportunities for waste‑heat recovery, thermal‑efficiency improvement, and emissions reduction
Mentor and develop engineers, cultivating strong heat‑transfer expertise across the organization
May require occasional travel to fabrication shops, project sites, or operating facilities
Ability to perform field walkdowns, which may include climbing ladders, working in outdoor environments, and navigating industrial equipment areas
Qualification
Required
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, related engineering field, or foreign equivalent
7 or more years of experience in heat‑transfer engineering in oil & gas, petrochemicals, LNG, or related heavy industry
Experience with ASME, API, and international design codes
Familiarity with design software such as HTRI, Aspen EDR, or similar tools
Preferred
Demonstrated expertise in thermal modeling, exchanger design, and evaluation of fired and unfired heat‑transfer equipment
Experience supporting projects throughout the asset lifecycle (concept through operations)
Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex engineering concepts for diverse audiences
Ability to lead cross‑functional problem‑solving efforts and drive decisions in fast‑moving environments
Advanced degree with a specialization in heat transfer or thermodynamics
Background in identifying and implementing energy‑efficiency or emissions‑reduction improvements
Proven ability to mentor and develop early‑career engineers
Sees the broader implications of thermal design decisions and builds alignment across diverse stakeholders
Identifies new technologies, methods, and design optimizations to strengthen long‑term asset performance
Builds strong relationships based on trust and seeks opportunities to collaborate across the matrix/organizational boundaries to achieve business goals
Applies expert‑level engineering principles while balancing safety, cost, and operational realities
Analyzes stakeholder needs, global, political, and market trends to understand how they shape the future and impact our business results
Company
ConocoPhillips
ConocoPhillips is an oil and gas exploration and production company in the energy industry that promotes health and environmental safety.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2016-09-19Post Ipo Equity
1998-10-22IPO
Leadership Team
Ryan Lance
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan M Lance
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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