The Operations Engineer oversees the daily operation of wells, including constant monitoring of well performance, planning, and supervising workover operations to maximize recovery and optimizing artificial-lift and pipe flow systems. Responsible for the design and implementation of well completions and surface production facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyze, interpret, and optimize the performance of individual wells
- Determine the most efficient means to develop the field considering the viscosity of the crude oil, the gas-to-oil ratio, the depth and type of formation, and the project economics
- Identify wells for production enhancements
- Maximize the daily production and ultimate recovery of producing properties through optimum operational procedures
- Communicate frequently and effectively with field personnel
- Travel to the field and oversee large-scale projects
- Perform open hole and cased hole log evaluation
- Recommend wells for recompletion or abandonment
- Responsible for cost containment and regulatory compliance
- Develop a system of surface equipment that will separate the oil, gas, and water. Explore additional technologies to enhance production from wells in decline
- Work closely with Reservoir Engineers and Geologists to determine the optimal approach for a particular field
- Coordinate all phases of completion and workover operations
- Oversee State, Federal, and environmental compliance and deliver professional testimony
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering preferred
- 10+ years of Operations Engineer experience preferred
- Experience in waterflood and/or CO2 WAG operations preferred
- Knowledge of petroleum engineering operations and production methods for oil and natural gas recovery
- Detail-oriented and highly organized with an ability to manage information, time and prioritize tasks to maximum efficiency
- Must be able to multi-task and work independently to achieve critical deadlines
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Must be a team player
Equal Opportunity Employer
Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.
