Operations Engineer I

Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expands performance among our E&P competitors.

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.

Job Summary

This entry level engineer position performs routine aspects of engineering assignments under general supervision and guidance in order to provide technical and specialized solutions to petrotechnical engineering challenges.

Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate within a 50-mile radius of the Sayre Field Office (14 Chesapeake Lane, Sayre, PA 18840)to be considered for this position.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- Support multidisciplinary projects in Drilling, Completions, Facility and Production while building hands-on engineering expertise

- Support the Production team in maintaining and optimizing gas production while managing lifting costs effectively

- Identify unique solutions to reduce reoccurring downtime events to maximize production

- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations

- Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), Risk Assessments, and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) to drive continuous improvement in facility design and operation

- Participate in pre-startup safety reviews for new and modified facilities to ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and alignment with industry and company standards

- Conduct Manage Management of Change (MOC) processes for any facility modifications

- Contribute to the company’s emissions reduction initiatives in support of its Net Zero goals

- Deliver field-level engineering support for pilot projects, new technology evaluations, and operational trials

- Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specific Skills

- Basic knowledge of artificial lift systems, with hands-on exposure in plunger lift operations, compressors, and cap string applications

- Understanding of engineering principles and their practical application in the oil and gas industry, including design, equipment, techniques, and production processes

- Proficient in conducting economic evaluations to identify and assess production optimization opportunities

- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to apply logical problem-solving methods to develop effective solutions

- Working knowledge of unconventional resource development, particularly in tight gas reservoirs

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams

- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and focus on high-impact activities that drive operational value

Education

Minimum: Bachelor's degree - from accredited university

Minimum: One of the following:

Bachelor’s degree - from accredited university - Engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) program, or

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or

Master’s degree - from accredited university - Master’s of Engineering degree from a program in which the correlating Bachelor’s degree is accredited by the ABET EAC

Experience Minimum: 0 - 2 years related work experience

Expand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.

Nearest Major Market:

Scranton

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