NEX Frac Field Engineer - Texas

About the role

This posting is for Field Engineer I & II positions supporting Frac operations out of Odessa, Pearsall, & Marshall, TX.

This position requires working outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. Frequent travel to other Company offices and frack work sites, often in remote locations, is required. Employees will be expected to properly use designated personal protective equipment (PPE). The role involves regular sitting, standing, or walking, with occasional lifting (overhead, waist level), bending, and frequent near vision use for reading and computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Setup stream-out and data acquisition software in the data van to record and transmit each stage’s treatment parameters to the Performance Center prior to starting a stage.
• Coordinate with district supply chain and vendors to verify all orders are delivered in a timely manner throughout the job.
• Monitor all pump parameters, treating pressure, and rate during treatment and communicate with supervisor and customer representative if there are any problems or concerns.
• Assist with the rollout and implementation of new technology and continuous improvement projects.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Address any technical questions or concerns from customers related to reservoirs, fluid systems, or software.
• Be knowledgeable on equipment operations, limitations, and components.
• Assist maintenance and engineering with root cause analysis.
• Assist with data van rigging up/down and maintain cleanliness in data van; assist field operations with rig-up/down as needed.
• Promote HSE values and perform job duties as per NexTier’s safety policy and standard operating procedures, as well as implement best practices for field operations equipment.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

Requirements

• Able to work under pressure in remote and physically demanding environments.
• Able to analyze problems by considering alternatives, followed by the systematic rejection of unacceptable alternatives.
• Displays professionalism while interacting with on-site customer representatives and internal management.
• Cooperate with others to accomplish goals, treat others with dignity and respect, and value the contributions of others.
• Makes decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical behavior, and commitment to the values of the organization.
• Provide tactful, direct, and actionable feedback to others. Confront people problems and stressful situations head-on.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering discipline.
• Able to proficiently use Microsoft Office applications (Excel, MS Word, etc.).
• Ability to understand and speak English at a level of proficiency allowing the employee to issue, receive, and respond to both safety and operations-related directions in English.
• Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license and be eligible to drive Company vehicles, including meeting requirements of Company’s Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy.

Field Engineer I

• Minimum nine months of field engineering experience in oil and gas, preferably in hydraulic fracturing.
• Completion of Engineering Training or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate knowledge of data acquisition software.
• Completion of assigned Engineering Training (Technical Handbook training, data acquisition software, basic frac fluid knowledge, pump operation standard training, and basic math and computer skills training).

Field Engineer II

• Completion of assigned Engineering Training.
• Advanced knowledge of data acquisition software.

About the company

NexTier is a leading provider of integrated completions that employs sustainable practices and equipment to support our customers’ ESG goals while accelerating production in the most demanding US land basins.