Sr Facilities Engineer

Salary :

$165,000 - 195,000 yearly

Company : Prairie Operating Co

Job Type : Full Time

Denver/Greeley, Co

Job Description - Sr Facilities Engineer

Position Title: Department:	Senior Facilities Engineer Operations
Location:	DJ Basin, Colorado (Office and Field-Based)
Reports to:	Vice President Field Operations
Salary Range:	$165,000 - $195,000

Job Summary

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for the design, operation, optimization, and regulatory compliance of onshore oil and gas production facilities in the DJ Basin, Colorado. This role works closely with field operations, maintenance, and HSE personnel to ensure safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible operation of production and midstream facilities while meeting all applicable Colorado and federal regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

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

Required Qualifications

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 Qualifications

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

Core Compentencies

Strong safety and environmental stewardship mindset
Regulatory compliance focus
Collaborative, field-oriented approach
Practical problem-solving
Continuous improvement and operational excellence

Supervisory Responsibilities

No Supervisory responsibilities

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Mix of office-based engineering work and frequent field visits to operating facilities
Travel within the DJ Basin as required
Exposure to outdoor and industrial environments

Physical Demands

May require occasional lifting of heavy objects.
Physical ability to perform routine maintenance on oil and gas wells as required.

Employee BeneFITS

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC reserves the right to modify this job description at its discretion at any time. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.”

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