Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization Engineer - Houston, TX
Phillips 66
Houston, Texas
Job Description
Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future
The Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization Engineer supports Midstream through development of hydraulic, logistic, and energy management analyses to address system changes, improve operating efficiency, identify opportunities for improvement, mitigate risk, and address business questions. This position supports stakeholders in the Control Center, Business Development, Strategy, Pipeline Integrity, Field Operations, Engineering, and Projects.
Responsibilities May Include
Develop and tune hydraulic models for steady-state and transient pipeline studies, such as surge/overpressure, system design, and pipeline capacity.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop simulations to address business questions, support growth initiatives, and to provide meaningful results.
Provide guidance to project engineers and 3rd party engineering firms regarding model configuration and operating scenarios.
Apply expertise in pipeline DRA (drag reducing additive) to hydraulic models and to organizational queries.
Develop and tune logistic models for truck rack and storage capacity studies.
Participate as a team member to develop a strategy for fuel, power, and DRA optimization.
Develop and implement pipeline operational cost (OPEX) and optimization studies.
Provide support and analysis for energy contract terms and negotiation.
Develop and implement tools for scheduling and Control Center operations to minimize operating costs.
Propose and sponsor capital projects for system optimization, such as engine replacements, VFD installations, DRA installations and pump modifications.
Mentor Operations Engineers and new team members in hydraulic, logistic and energy analyses skills.
Represent the Hydraulics and Energy Management Team at industry conferences and develop a network of internal and external resources for benchmarking and collaboration.
Participate in or lead projects supporting Hydraulics and Energy Management initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
Working knowledge of Fluid Mechanics or Hydraulic Modeling
Working knowledge of programming principles
Ability to travel 10% of the time, including overnight
Preferred Qualifications
7 or more years of experience in the petroleum industry
3 or more years of experience with liquid pipeline hydraulic simulation/optimization
3 or more years of experience in pipeline field operations or corporate engineering
2 or more years of experience in the Midstream segment of the Oil & Gas Industry
1 or more years of experience in energy management economics and contract negotiation
Working knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps/motors/engines) efficiency optimization
Working knowledge of pipeline volumetric movements and line displacement
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence. Phillips 66 was recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Employers” in 2021.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and watch our video "Trying New Things" by visiting phillips66.com/about.
Midstream
Phillips 66's Midstream business is a safe, reliable and trusted logistics provider for the movement and storage of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 22,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.
Total Rewards
At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
8% 401k company match, with an additional 0-4% Company 401k contribution based on the Company’s financial performance
Cash Balance Account pension
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards at hr.phillips66.com/.
To be considered
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of [[ I NSERT CLOSING DATE HERE]]
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Requisition ID: 57323
Location: Texas - Houston
Job Field: Operations
Division : Midstream Operations
Technical Req : No
The Hydraulic Modeling & Optimization Engineer supports Midstream through development of hydraulic, logistic, and energy management analyses to address system changes, improve operating efficiency, identify opportunities for improvement, mitigate risk, and address business questions. This position supports stakeholders in the Control Center, Business Development, Strategy, Pipeline Integrity, Field Operations, Engineering, and Projects.
Responsibilities May Include
Develop and tune hydraulic models for steady-state and transient pipeline studies, such as surge/overpressure, system design, and pipeline capacity.
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop simulations to address business questions, support growth initiatives, and to provide meaningful results.
Provide guidance to project engineers and 3rd party engineering firms regarding model configuration and operating scenarios.
Apply expertise in pipeline DRA (drag reducing additive) to hydraulic models and to organizational queries.
Develop and tune logistic models for truck rack and storage capacity studies.
Participate as a team member to develop a strategy for fuel, power, and DRA optimization.
Develop and implement pipeline operational cost (OPEX) and optimization studies.
Provide support and analysis for energy contract terms and negotiation.
Develop and implement tools for scheduling and Control Center operations to minimize operating costs.
Propose and sponsor capital projects for system optimization, such as engine replacements, VFD installations, DRA installations and pump modifications.
Mentor Operations Engineers and new team members in hydraulic, logistic and energy analyses skills.
Represent the Hydraulics and Energy Management Team at industry conferences and develop a network of internal and external resources for benchmarking and collaboration.
Participate in or lead projects supporting Hydraulics and Energy Management initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel
Working knowledge of Fluid Mechanics or Hydraulic Modeling
Working knowledge of programming principles
Ability to travel 10% of the time, including overnight
Preferred Qualifications
7 or more years of experience in the petroleum industry
3 or more years of experience with liquid pipeline hydraulic simulation/optimization
3 or more years of experience in pipeline field operations or corporate engineering
2 or more years of experience in the Midstream segment of the Oil & Gas Industry
1 or more years of experience in energy management economics and contract negotiation
Working knowledge of rotating equipment (pumps/motors/engines) efficiency optimization
Working knowledge of pipeline volumetric movements and line displacement
Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, create an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and achieve excellence. Phillips 66 was recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Employers” in 2021.
Learn more about Phillips 66 and watch our video "Trying New Things" by visiting phillips66.com/about.
Midstream
Phillips 66's Midstream business is a safe, reliable and trusted logistics provider for the movement and storage of liquid or gas energy via pipelines or terminals. We are an industry leader in logistics and operate or manage more than 22,000 miles of pipelines that transport crude oil from oil fields to refineries and finished products from refineries to storage terminals. We operate 39 terminals that supply finished products to consumer gas stations, as well as crude oil and NGL storage terminals and NGL fractionation facilities. We also provide the connectivity between the various Phillips 66 business units.
Total Rewards
At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include:
Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
8% 401k company match, with an additional 0-4% Company 401k contribution based on the Company’s financial performance
Cash Balance Account pension
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services
Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards at hr.phillips66.com/.
To be considered
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of [[ I NSERT CLOSING DATE HERE]]
Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Phillips 66 is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Requisition ID: 57323
Location: Texas - Houston
Job Field: Operations
Division : Midstream Operations
Technical Req : No
