Production Engineer - Deep Water

Talos Energy Careers•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Talos Energy is a leader in offshore energy exploration and production. We are one of the largest independent producers in the U.S. Gulf of America and offshore Mexico, with an asset portfolio that is oil-weighted, highly operated and primarily located in prolific deepwater regions. Our employees are our most valuable asset. They define our ability to pursue our goals with passion, integrity and success. The Senior Production Engineer is responsible for well and flowline activities within the framework of Talos Energy’s policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience in upstream oil and gas operations
At least 5 years of subsea/deepwater experience preferred
Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering or related field
Experience in production monitoring, optimization, forecasting, and operations
Knowledge of deepwater developments, subsea infrastructure, and applicable regulations (e.g., BSEE)
Experience evaluating well performance and supporting completion design and operations, including artificial lift, stimulation, and smart well systems
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize a high-volume workload
Effective verbal and written communication skills
High integrity with sound judgment in handling ethical situations
Proactive approach to self-development and continuous improvement
Willingness to work a flexible and demanding schedule
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data visualization and real-time monitoring tools (e.g., Spotfire, Seeq, PI Vision) preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct daily surveillance of wells, flowlines, and umbilicals to ensure safe and efficient operations
Monitor and analyze well and field performance using nodal (PROSPER) and network (GAP) modeling
Identify and implement production optimization and debottlenecking opportunities
Design and manage artificial lift systems and oversee well/flowline startup and operating procedures
Plan and execute wellwork and flowline maintenance activities (e.g., slickline, chemical treatments, pigging, flushing, remediation)
Manage flow assurance programs, including prevention and remediation of hydrates, paraffin, and asphaltene issues
Support well integrity activities, including annulus pressure monitoring, SCSSV/USV testing, and diagnostics
Optimize chemical injection programs and ensure accurate well testing and production allocation
Plan, track, and improve downtime and production efficiency
Develop annual operating budgets for well and flowline activities
Lead well reviews and collaborate with asset teams, production personnel, and stakeholders
Coordinate with regulatory teams to secure approvals (e.g., BSEE) and ensure compliance
Participate in partner meetings and provide timely operational updates
Support and ensure compliance with HSE policies and initiatives