Completions Engineer

Formentera Partners LP•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Formentera Operations LLC is seeking a Completions Engineer with technical expertise in stimulation design and execution, coiled tubing, workover rig, and snubbing operations. The role requires recent hands-on completions experience in both office and field environments, with an emphasis on program design, cost management, vendor coordination, and post-job performance analysis. The engineer will design and execute cost-effective completion programs, provide technical support throughout operations, and use data analytics to improve performance and operational efficiency. The position collaborates with drilling, production, and reservoir teams, coordinates contractors and vendors, and supports safe, compliant completion operations. The role is based in Austin, Texas, and may involve travel to U.S. field locations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of recent experience in a completion engineering role.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, such as Mechanical, Petroleum, or a related engineering field.
Strong understanding of completion practices, equipment, and regulatory requirements.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical conduct.
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, communicate complex technical information, and prioritize multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of completion design, stimulation fluids, proppant selection, coiled tubing intervention tools, and perforating systems.
Familiarity with geomechanics, horizontal wellbore design, artificial lift systems, and production enhancement techniques.
Experience with WellView, cost-tracking software, and analytics platforms such as Excel, Power BI, or Spotfire.
Working knowledge of economic evaluation, project management, and risk analysis.
Ability and willingness to travel to U.S. field locations for a cumulative 30–60 days per year.
Exposure to multiple basins; North Dakota or Texas basin experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and execute completion programs, including hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing interventions, and snubbing unit operations.
Develop and manage AFE proposals, completion procedures, cost estimates, and project timelines.
Oversee and coordinate contractors to improve capital efficiency and reduce time from spud to first production.
Track project costs, verify invoices, and analyze projects against budgets and performance targets.
Use WellView, Excel, Power BI, and data analytics tools for reporting, cost tracking, and operational performance evaluation.
Conduct post-job analysis of stimulation effectiveness, coiled tubing efficiency, and snubbing operations.
Collaborate with drilling, production, and reservoir teams to ensure well readiness and optimize completion design for performance and cost.
Participate in vendor bid evaluations and price negotiations for completion services and materials.
Provide technical input and risk assessments for horizontal and vertical well completion programs.
Prepare End of Well Reports, field reviews, and post-stimulation evaluations to capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with HSE policies, regulatory standards, and company procedures during planning and execution.
Promote safe and environmentally responsible operations while maintaining operational excellence.
Manage and participate in field operations for completion activities.