Senior Compression Engineer

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Engineering Group

Job Description: Role Synopsis

The Compression Engineer is a strategic technical leader responsible for driving compressor optimization across the Eagleford asset. This role focuses on system-level compression strategy, unit sizing and selection, lifecycle planning, performance optimization, and vendor management. Operating primarily in an office environment, the Compression Engineer collaborates with operations, production & facility engineering, construction teams, and supply chain teams to develop and implement scalable programs that improve reliability, lower cost, and enhance production performance.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive compression strategy aligned with asset production goals and growth plans.

- Perform detailed analysis and equipment sizing, ensuring fit-for-purpose design based on well and pad volumes, pressure regimes, and system constraints.

- Lead the development and execution of asset-wide compression programs, including performance tracking, vendor integration, maintenance planning, and optimization initiatives.

- Work with vendors and production operations to build best practices for trouble shooting.

- Balance short term compression needs with long term asset development strategies for compression.

- Build and manage tools, dashboards, and workflows to monitor compressor health, run times, efficiencies, and cost performance. Drive data-informed decision-making across teams.

- Serve as the engineering point of contact for operations, facilities, supply chain, and vendors. Provide strategic feedback into capital planning, contract negotiations, and project readiness reviews.

- Identify trends and improvement opportunities across the fleet. Develop standard practices, lessons learned, and documentation to scale knowledge and reduce variability.

- Train and mentor field operators and junior engineers on compressor systems, optimization techniques, and diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related field

- 5+ years of experience in upstream production operations, preferably with compression/rotating equipment systems

- Proven experience developing and managing large-scale compressor optimization or reliability programs

- Strong understanding of compression sizing principles and gas lift systems

- Proficient in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, Spotfire, etc.)

- Familiarity with KPI development, vendor scorecards, and contract compliance

- Ability to influence cross-functional teams and vendors without direct authority

- Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with automation and remote monitoring of compression

- Solid understanding of SCADA and facility/process data systems

- Track record of improving uptime, reducing OPEX, or standardizing equipment fleet

- Previous experience in vendor management or contract optimization

Salary and Reward

We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program. How much do we pay (Base)? $150,000-$190,000.

- Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.

Travel Requirement

Up to 25% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Change control, Commissioning, start-up and handover, Conflict Management, Construction, Cost estimating and cost control (Inactive), Design development and delivery, Frameworks and methodologies, Governance arrangements, Performance management, Portfolio Management, Project and construction safety, Project execution planning, Project HSSE, Project Leadership, Project Team Management, Quality, Requirements Management, Reviews, Risk Management, Schedule and resources, Sourcing Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategy and business case, Supplier Relationship Management

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