Senior Production Analyst

Company Information:

Bison Oil & Gas is a Denver-based upstream Oil & Gas Exploration and Production company committed to pursuing value through responsible oil and gas development that ensures maximum benefits to both shareholders and stakeholders by operating intelligently, ethically, responsibly, and on the cutting edge of technology.

Bison Oil & Gas IV operates in the DJ Basin of Colorado and Wyoming. Bison has operated in the DJ since 2015 and currently operates over 200,000 net acres, 400 wells, and ~30,000 BOE of production per day. Bison is a leading new-age operator that strives to operate with the least possible impact on the environment and our surrounding communities. Bison is one of the largest private companies in the DJ Basin.

Why this role matters to our organization:

The Senior Production Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of our production operations. By owning and optimizing key production systems and data processes, this role directly supports reliable decision-making, regulatory compliance, and overall operational excellence, ultimately driving value across the business.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

Success in this role requires a strong analytical mindset, deep familiarity with production software like P2/Merrick, and a proactive approach to process improvement. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, communicates effectively across functions, and has the technical acumen to ensure data accuracy, system efficiency, and regulatory alignment. Adaptability during acquisitions and a commitment to continuous improvement are key.

Summary:

The Senior Production Analyst leads initiatives aimed at managing various aspects of production software and data accuracy, optimizing production efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The Senior Production Analyst oversees production data systems, reporting processes, and collaborative efforts to drive operational excellence and improvements.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Lead efforts in production software P2/Merrick including being the primary liaison between vendors, overseeing upgrades, user access management, and backend maintenance.

• During acquisition, work with the company being bought to ensure smooth transition and merge of production into Bison’s P2 database.

• Own the P2/Merrick database for data/volume accuracy and setup consistency, including maintaining and running weekly and monthly queries to ensure data quality.

• Analyze production data, including well performance, equipment reliability, and production efficiency to identify opportunities for optimization.

• Develop and maintain production forecasting models to support short-term and long-term planning.

• Process all partner reports, including producing status updates and detailed daily reports sent monthly.

• Monitor production trends and provide regular monthly reports and ad-hoc reports, as requested, highlighting key performance indicators and improvement areas.

• Continual process improvement and automation of daily reporting.

• Manage and process oil and gas statements monthly for volume accuracy including distributing statements internally, working with vendors on issues, and incorporating acquired or new assets into existing workflow.

• Oversee and process revisions for accounting splits and regulatory filings.

• Review and provide approval on production volumes to ensure proper invoice/payment is provided to the internal accounting team.

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies for document storage, allocations, reporting practices, etc. collaborating with regulatory agencies as needed.

• Own accurate and timely reporting of production volumes to regulatory agencies such as: ECMC, WOGCC, and ONRR.

• Work with EH&S on audits and regulatory compliance initiatives as needed.

• Stay current with industry best practices, regulations, and emerging technologies in production optimization and recommend implementation of new tools or methodologies as appropriate.

• Participate in cross-functional teams to execute projects aimed at improving production performance and reducing operating costs.

Core Competencies:

• Responsiveness to Tasks

• Ownership of Projects

• Hitting Deadlines

• New Skill Development

• Tackling New Challenges

• Working Well with Others

Education and Experience (required):

• 5+ years of experience in production at an upstream oil & gas company. Includes: accounting, analyst, etc. roles

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Education and Experience (preferred):

• 10+ years of experience in production at an upstream oil & gas company. Includes: accounting, analyst, etc. roles

• Advanced degree in relevant field

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screening

• Ability to legally work in the US without sponsorship

Additional Information

Compensation:

Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $109,200 - $176,300 annually in this location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.

Top Benefits & Perks:

As a member of Bison, you’ll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Medical Plan: Bison offers multiple medical plans to choose from.

o Lowest level plan premiums are covered at 100% for employee and dependents

o Additional buy-up plan options available with premiums covered at 75% for employee and dependents

• HSA with Bison per pay period contribution.

• FSA across multiple medical plans.

• Dental Plan: Bison covers premiums for dental plans for employees and dependents.

• Vision plans.

• Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D covered by Bison.

• 401k plan: Bison matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 4% of compensation.

• Paid Time Off.

• Paid Volunteer Day.

• Sick Time.

• Onsite Gyms.

• Paid Parking or RTD Pass.

• Cellphone reimbursement.

Location:

This position is located Denver, Colorado. Candidates currently residing in locations outside of daily commuting distance will be considered, however, it is the expectation that the selected individual will be available at the work location. No relocation or travel assistance will be provided by the Company for this position.

Work Environment:

This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside in an office space wherein employee may be provided a public work station (cubicle) or private office. From time to time, the role will require field visits where exposure to extreme weather conditions, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, dust, electrical charges and other unforeseen exposures may be encountered.

Physical Demands:

In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites, the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individuals might be asked to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. in the performance of this position.

Position Type and Working Hours:

This is a full-time position. We operate on a 9/80 work schedule. Typical work hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on working Fridays. Employee must be capable and willing to work overtime as required and to participate in occasional meetings, events, seminars, conferences, or other activities outside of typical work hours. Employees responsible for project operations are expected to monitor and, in some cases, respond to emails, calls, or texts outside of business hours.

Travel:

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training, seminars, field visits, or visits to onsite locations.

Disclaimer:

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, responsibilities, and activities at any time with or without notice.

Hiring Practices:

Bison is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR Manager at careers@bisonog.com. Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings including but not limited to background checks and drug screens.