Production Engineer

Position Summary

This position is responsible for working with the field organization to oversee operations and production optimization for all wells, facilities, gathering systems, and compressors in the responsible area. The candidate will require expert knowledge of gas lift design and monitoring as well as nodal analysis. This position will work with field and office staff to achieve efficient operating costs through operating practices, reviews, and hands-on field optimization. The candidate will also be responsible for maximizing production from the field on a total and per-well basis while driving the Company culture of hands-on leadership support from technical experts to field-based operations. The position is based in our Houston Office with up to 25% travel to the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the skills or be responsible for the following:

All other duties and tasks as assigned by the direct supervisor or manager.

Qualifications & Skills

The qualifications and skills listed below represent those required to complete the essential duties listed above successfully.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree in petroleum, chemical, or mechanical engineering.

5-9 years of production engineering experience in unconventional shale plays.

Other Skills & Requirements

Expertise in nodal analysis models to maximize well performance is required.

Expertise in gas lift design and monitoring is required.

Expert knowledge of production engineering and operations, including well intervention, artificial lift optimization, compression, depletion planning, and facility design, is preferred.

Proficiency with writing production procedures, oil and gas processing design and operations, and production surveillance techniques preferred.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with the MS Office suite required, including Power BI.

Experienced with Wellview, Cygnet, and Aries preferred.