Unconventional Production Engineer
ExxonMobilAbout the role
About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
Come be a part of the Eastern business unit with more than 20 years of presence in the area, a workforce of ~40 above field employees and a location in Tyler, TX.
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 well work support/procedure generation in both unconventional and conventional oil and gas assets spread across: South TX, ETX, & North LA.
What you will do
- Provide production surveillance support for assets located throughout the East TX, South TX, & North Louisiana
- Actively engage with Foremen/Lease Operators/Wellwork Team, traveling routinely to field site & workover rig locations
- Prepare workover procedures and support the Wellwork team during day-to-day wellwork operations
- 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/Wellwork 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, and land
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to lead and facilitate meetings and group discussions; good public speaking skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Demonstrated work experience in upstream unconventional operations
- Ability to support an active development via frequent engagement with cross functional teams
Your benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:
• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to yo
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