Unconventional Production Engineer

 

About us

 

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What role you will play in our team

We are looking for experienced production engineers who will be responsible for production optimization efforts focused on maximizing asset value through integrated production surveillance, optimization, and wellwork opportunity evaluation in unconventional oil and gas assets spread across the Permian. The role will be placed on the Houston campus, but field visits to Midland, TX are expected twice a month. 

What you will do

• Provide production surveillance support for assets in the Permian

• Actively engage with Foremen/Lease Operators/Well work Team, traveling routinely to well pads & tank battery facilities

• Evaluate well work opportunities from a design/economic standpoint while supporting the well management engineers during execution

• Analysis of data to diagnose/troubleshoot/predict potential production and artificial lift issues

• Work closely with Operations personnel to implement any required changes in artificial lift operation/Well work procedures

• Track well related costs and analyze lease operating expenses for forecasting and optimization efforts 

• Ensure compliance with business controls & SOPs 

About you

We are looking for someone who has a strong production engineering background and has the following qualifications:

 

Skills and Qualifications

 

• Minimum of BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering discipline

• 5-10 years of relevant experience preferred 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Self-directed with the ability to recognize/pursue solutions required to solve problems

• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, as well as adapt to tight deadlines and frequent shifting of priorities (ability to support active development)

• Ability to work in a fit-for-risk environment

• Ability to work independently as well as work collaboratively in a team with other disciplines, including operations, SSHE, regulatory, permitting, accounting, reservoir, wells, facilities and land

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings and group discussions; good public speaking skills

• Ability t