26-090.E - Operations Engineer

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze daily production data such as oil, water, and gas producing rates and pressures.
• Analyze lease operating expenses (LOE) to optimize operational profits.
• Oversee the planning and sizing of various production systems including flow line heaters, separators, oil/water storage & disposal, gas & liquid metering, dehydration facilities, and gas compression.
• Manage artificial lift processes such as rod pumping, gas lift, electric submersible pumps, plunger lift, foaming with capillary strings, and progressive cavity pumps.
• Plan and execute open and cased hole logging operations and interpret the resulting data.
• Create detailed procedures for completion, workover, and facilities installation or repair projects, including personnel, equipment, and material requirements.
• Develop and apply cost estimates for completion, workover, and production facilities projects using Authority For Expenditure (AFE) forms.
• Conduct economic analyses to support project decisions.
• Apply creative and entrepreneurial problem-solving techniques to contribute to company goals.
• Interact effectively with partners, service providers, peers, and support staff, and field and wellsite personnel.
• Hire and retain personnel as needed.
• Be available 24/7 for questions, emergencies, and other needs.
• Maintain punctuality and adhere to work schedules and attendance standards.
• Preserve confidentiality of company assets and intellectual property.
• Maintain technical knowledge through education and participation in professional associations.
• Achieve team goals and support company vision and mission.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years oil and gas production field operations experience required.
• Minimum three (3) years experience working as an engineer for an oil and gas operating company required.
• Ability to accurately solve problems and proficient in interpreting production-related data.
• Ability to develop self-directed teams and maintain team momentum and pride in company achievements.
• Strong dynamic team leadership skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into organized presentations.
• Outstanding management, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in mechanical, civil, electrical, or petroleum engineering.