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The Operations Engineer will primarily interface with Field Operations, Process Engineering, Production Engineering, and Topside Facilities.\n\nOversee and assist in the operation of production, utility, and safety systems in line with company policies and regulatory requirements.\nMonitor system performance and implement corrective actions to maintain operational integrity.\nCollaborate with planners and technicians to minimize downtime and optimize resource utilization.\nAdhere to Process Safety Management (PSM) principles and ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.\nParticipate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Permit-to-Work (PTW) processes.\nProvide engineering expertise for troubleshooting complex equipment issues.\nSupport upgrades, modifications, and commissioning activities for offshore assets.\nBe fully conversant with emergency procedures and act as technical support during incidents.\nPerform process surveillance in oil, gas, and water treatment systems.\nEnsure export product quality meets pipeline and overboard water specifications.\nIdentify process improvements that reduce expenses and increase operational efficiency.\nUnderstand and optimize equipment and control systems to minimize process-related downtime.\nImprove production throughput through debottlenecking identification and mitigation.\nPerform downtime root cause analysis and tracking.\nAssist the chemical team by tracking, reporting, troubleshooting, and optimizing chemical programs.\nPerform well production surveillance\nEnsure ramp-up, drawdown, and flow assurance guideline procedures are followed.\nWitness and perform QA/QC for third-party meter calibration and sample collection.\nAssist with subsea operations troubleshooting and integrity procedures.\nAssist with subsea well tie-ins, including subsea hardware commissioning.\nParticipate in facility and major project hazard reviews.\nInterface with platform operations staff on behalf of shore-based engineering disciplines.\nReview and build isolations in Control of Work.\n\nHigh School diploma or equivalent required.\nBachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.\nMinimum of 5 years of oil and gas industry experience required.\nProcess engineering experience (upstream or downstream) strongly preferred.\nOffshore Gulf of America experience preferred.\nAbility to read and understand P&IDs, PFDs, and equipment data sheets.\nFamiliarity with oil and gas processes, including gas-liquid and water-oil separation.\nFamiliarity with oilfield chemistry and its applications.\nUnderstanding of pumps, compression systems, and process controls.\nBasic knowledge of pressure relief, separators, heat exchangers, and control valve design to evaluate capacities and identify bottlenecks.\nBasic knowledge of corrosion, scaling, emulsion, and foaming mechanisms.\nBasic knowledge of project management, cost estimation, and economic evaluations.\nBasic knowledge of root cause analysis techniques.\nStrong communication, organization, and collaboration skills\nRequired travel to an offshore facility on a 14 days on / 14 days off rotational schedule.","company":"Danos","rawCompany":"danos","city":"Eustis","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T14:23:02.774Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"53-5031.00","title":"Ship Engineers","slug":"ship-engineers"},{"code":"17-2171.00","title":"Petroleum Engineers","slug":"petroleum-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"213112","title":"Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations","slug":"support-activities-for-oil-and-gas-operations"},{"code":"211120","title":"Crude Petroleum Extraction","slug":"crude-petroleum-extraction"},{"code":"211130","title":"Natural Gas Extraction","slug":"natural-gas-extraction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Deepwater Operations Engineer","description":"The Operations Engineer will provide on-platform engineering support to maintain production uptime and optimize operating expenses. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of offshore production facilities by providing engineering support for maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, and control systems. 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