Brine Engineer II

LANXESS Corporation • El Dorado, AR

16h

About The Position

The Brine Engineer II develops and manages projects involving brine well downhole workovers, electrical submersible pump (ESP) replacements, wellbore remediation, drilling, and surface equipment. The role is responsible for cost control and timely project completion, including procedure writing, budget development, daily rig work management, rig queue maintenance, service scheduling, management presentations, capital planning, and project execution.

The engineer supports the operations team and drives reliability improvements and performance optimization for subsurface and surface equipment. The role collaborates with management and cross-functional teams on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives; supports compliance with AOGC and PHMSA requirements; and prepares and submits regulatory forms and notifications to the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission for drilling and workover activities.

The position provides expertise in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) to help facilities mitigate process safety risks and contributes to Process Safety Management (PSM) and process improvement initiatives aligned with departmental KPIs. It also uses and maintains production data systems and SAP for operational data and project tracking, and participates in departmental leadership activities such as cost management, goal setting, and performance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in oil and gas or brine field operations.
• Proven success in well repairs, project management, PSM activities, production engineering, and reliability engineering.
• Experience with electrical submersible pumps.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical aptitude in equipment reliability, process safety, and project execution.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels.
• Working knowledge of SAP and production management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and business acumen.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with less than 3 years of experience may be considered for an Engineer I role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage projects related to brine well downhole workovers, ESP replacements, wellbore remediation, drilling, and surface equipment.
• Control project costs and support timely project completion.
• Write procedures, develop project budgets, manage daily rig work, maintain the rig queue, schedule services, and present project information to management.
• Follow capital planning processes and execute projects.
• Support the operational team and drive reliability improvements and performance optimization for subsurface and surface equipment.
• Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams on special projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support compliance with AOGC and PHMSA regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit regulatory forms and notifications to the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission related to drilling and workover activities.
• Provide expertise in Process Hazard Analyses to help facilities mitigate process safety risks.
• Contribute to Process Safety Management and process improvement initiatives aligned with departmental KPIs.
• Use and maintain production data systems and SAP to manage operational data and project tracking.
• Participate in department leadership activities, including cost management, goal setting, and performance reviews.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages, including a global bonus program.
• Retirement plans, health programs, life insurance, and medical care.
• Flexible working arrangements through the global Xwork program.
• Professional and personal development through formal and informal learning, education, and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level