Application Engineer at Plum Gas Solutions — Odessa, USA | Base Career

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Design and optimize systems for: B31-3 Piping Systems(Manifolds, etc.) Natural gas compression and decompression, dehydration (TEG), and sweetening (amine systems) Gas conditioning (filtration, heating, separation, pressure regulation)
B31-3 Piping Systems(Manifolds, etc.)
Natural gas compression and decompression, dehydration (TEG), and sweetening (amine systems)
Gas conditioning (filtration, heating, separation, pressure regulation)
Perform simulations using Aspen HYSYS (preferred) or equivalent tools
Develop: Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) Heat & material balances

Heat & material balances
Evaluate system performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and recommend improvements
Develop detailed 2D/3D CAD drawings using SolidWorks (preferred) or AutoCAD: Skid layouts and modular equipment packages General Arrangement (GA) drawings Piping isometrics and spool drawings Equipment layouts for field installation
Skid layouts and modular equipment packages
General Arrangement (GA) drawings
Piping isometrics and spool drawings
Equipment layouts for field installation
Translate process requirements into constructible, field-ready designs
Ensure designs comply with: ASME, ANSI, CSA (as applicable) Company and client specifications
ASME, ANSI, CSA (as applicable)
Company and client specifications
Support redlines, as-builts, and revision control
Collaborate with project managers, fabrication teams, and field crews
Provide site drawing packages for installation and commissioning
Participate in: Equipment FAT/SAT Field walkdowns and commissioning support
Equipment FAT/SAT
Field walkdowns and commissioning support
Resolve field issues by updating drawings and process documentation in real time
Support procurement with equipment specs and datasheets

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
2-8 years in natural gas processing, CNG/LNG or midstream systems
Experience with natural gas decompression / decanters, compression systems, and/or oilfield / industrial site designs and layouts
SolidWorks (preferred) or AutoCAD – strong proficiency required
Aspen HYSYS (preferred) or similar process simulation tools
Experience developing: PFDs, P&IDs, and GA drawings Isometrics and fabrication drawings
PFDs, P&IDs, and GA drawings
Isometrics and fabrication drawings
Familiarity with: Pressure vessels, compressors, and gas processing equipment Applicable codes and standards (ASME B31.3, Section VIII, etc.)
Pressure vessels, compressors, and gas processing equipment
Applicable codes and standards (ASME B31.3, Section VIII, etc.)
Experience with packaged gas systems (CNG trailers, PRUs, VRUs, dehydration skids)
Exposure to compressor systems (e.g., Ariel, screw compressors, etc.)
Experience with 3D plant modeling or layout optimization
Field commissioning or startup experience
Professional Engineer (P.Eng / PE) designation or eligibility

Application Engineer