Sr Operations Engineer (57245)

Position Summary:

Oversee the daily operation of wells including constant monitoring of well performance, planning, and supervising workover operations and optimization of field wide production and artificial lift systems. Responsible for the design and implementation of well completions, surface and subsurface production facilities, remedial and primary stimulation to include fracture stimulation design and optimization. Involvement in all phases of production and completion operations.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze, interpret, and optimize the performance of individual wells and artificial lift systems (AL) to include ESP and rod lift applications field wide. Determining the most efficient means to develop field production and associated facilities along with project economics. Identify wells for production enhancements
• Evaluate well inflow and outflow performance (IPR/VLP analysis) and diagnose production declines or bottlenecks
• Maximize the daily production and ultimate recovery of producing properties through optimum operational procedures and enhancements. Explore additional or new technologies to enhance production performance and/or well economics
• Maintain a good understanding of all workover and completion techniques and applications
• Prepare AFE’s for primary well completions, WOC and WOE activity.
• Control capital expenses and operating expenditures while maximizing long-term recovery
• Project manager for new well development in asset area of responsibility inclusive of well completions and design. Supervise project remotely and work with field personnel to provide efficient and economical well completions
• Work in a team environment with field personnel, reservoir, and geology through all phases of asset planning and development
• Routine field visits to access production and completion operations and engagement with field personnel
• Ensure all operations meet environmental, health and safety protocol as well as production accounting standards

Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Familiarity with production optimization, reporting and modeling tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain up to date digital well files and diagrams
• Ability to multi-task on several different projects for different team members while being able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong desire to work and contribute to a team environment
• Willing to visit field operations and work outdoors when necessary to coordinate operations with field personnel

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required

Minimum 6 years’ experience in the Oil and Gas Industry