Process Facilities Engineer

As a Process Facilities Engineer , you will be a technical leader in the design and optimization of Fervo's innovative well pad facilities that deliver geothermal brine to / from the power facilities. You will apply advanced engineering judgment and first-principles analysis to develop high-performance, cost-effective system designs, while collaborating with other engineers focused on the power plant system design and influencing cross-disciplinary decision-making. As Fervo transitions from first-of-a-kind projects to scaling deployment of its plants, you will play a key role in driving standardization and efficiency improvements across projects. You will report to the Well Pad Facilities Lead Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Own specification generation, design, and analysis of process equipment for well pad facilities (gathering systems, sand management and solid handling systems, pump headers, pressure relief devices, well testing facilities and commissioning skids for flowback and startup)
• Lead and participate in HAZOPs, operability & constructability reviews, and process safety assessments to ensure safe, reliable, and cost effective well pad facilities
• Drive first-principles tradeoff analysis across brine gathering system to optimize system performance
• Identify opportunities to simplify and accelerate designs while maintaining technical excellence
• Inform and support procurement efforts relating to well pad facilities scopes

Team and Culture

Qualifications

Location

Fervo Energy has offices in Houston, TX, Golden, CO, Reno, NV, Oakland, CA, and Salt Lake City, UT. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at our Houston Office will be required.

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