Facilities Engineer / Specialist II or III

Job Title
Facilities Engineer / Specialist II or III
Compensation (W2 Role)

• Level II: $94.50/hr
• Level III: $113.40/hr
• Agency supplied ½-ton truck
• No per diem

Location
Midland, TX (Hwy 80)
Schedule
5/2 | Monday-Friday | 40 hours/week
Onsite / Field Role (approximately 50% office / 50% field)
Target Start Date
July/August 2026
Tentative End Date
One year from starting
Openings
2 Total

• 1 Midland Basin
• 1 Delaware Basin

Scope / Overview
The Facilities Engineer / Specialist II or III will provide engineering support for water infrastructure and production facility operations across the Midland and Delaware Basins. This position serves as an area engineer supporting facility reliability, project execution, troubleshooting, commissioning activities, and capital project implementation.
The role requires significant field engagement and close interaction with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and Engineering teams. Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge of water handling systems, pumps, pipelines, facility operations, and project execution.Level II Responsibilities

• Serve as Area Engineer for assigned operating area
• Support facility operations alongside Facilities Engineers, Site Contacts, and Lead Engineers
• Conduct monthly facilities surveillance and KPI reviews
• Provide engineering support for repairs, modifications, and alterations to:
  • Piping systems
  • Pressure vessels
  • Static equipment
  • Rotating equipment
  • Storage tanks
• Support plant shutdown planning and execution
• Troubleshoot facility and operational issues
• Support commissioning and startup activities

Level III Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in:
  • Risk Assessments
  • HAZOP Reviews
  • Hazard Hunts
  • Critical Operating Parameter Reviews
• Lead process safety and downtime investigations
• Develop project scopes and identify operational improvement opportunities
• Conduct risk assessments for new and existing facilities
• Lead facility performance testing and operational trials
• Develop operating guidelines and procedures
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and specialists
• Support closure of risk mitigation action items

Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree in:

• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Equivalent experience may be considered.
Experience

• 8+ years of relevant facilities engineering experience
• Facilities operations support experience
• Capital project execution experience
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving experience
• Strong communication skills
• Project management experience
• Ability to work in both office and field environments

Technical Skills

• Facility operations engineering
• Water infrastructure systems
• Pumps and pumping systems
• Pipeline systems
• Facility commissioning and startup
• PSSR support
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Engineering standards, specifications, and codes

Preferred Qualifications

• Water treatment experience
• Water facilities engineering experience
• Pipeline hydraulics experience
• Pump design experience
• Process safety experience
• HAZOP participation
• Incident investigation leadership
• Midstream or produced water infrastructure experience

Additional Commentary:
The hiring manager appears focused on someone who can function as a field-facing facilities engineer supporting water infrastructure projects and operations.
Strong candidates will have:

1. Water handling and water infrastructure experience
2. Pumping systems expertise
3. Pipeline hydraulics knowledge
4. Capital project execution experience
5. Troubleshooting experience
6. PSSR and commissioning support experience
7. Ability to spend significant time in the field
8. Strong communication skills with Operations