Production Engineer Lead
About The Position
The Production Engineering Lead is a working technical leader responsible for day-to-day production engineering support and optimization of operated assets. This role leads production engineering activities related to well performance, artificial lift, production optimization, workover engineering, and plug and abandonment (P&A) engineering operations, while also supervising production engineers and technicians. The position is accountable for identifying and executing value-enhancing opportunities, supporting safe and compliant operations, managing engineering workflows and priorities, and providing technical and economic justification for interventions and projects. This role is expected to remain hands-on in engineering analysis, problem solving, planning, and execution support, while building a high-performing engineering.
Requirements
- A minimum of a B.S. in petroleum, mechanical or chemical engineering required.
- 12+ years of experience in oil and gas production operation, with an emphasis on natural gas production required
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to develop engineers and technical staff.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
- Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
- Ability to work effectively across engineering, operations, reservoir, geology, finance, and regulatory functions.
- Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic, integrity, and composure under pressure.
- Sound knowledge of production engineering concepts—including well surveillance, production optimization, RTA Analysis and intervention
- Understanding/ application of ECMC, BLM, UDOGM rules and regulations
- Experience with cost analysis, variances, budgeting, and economics
- Competency in writing well work procedures and knowledge of infrastructure and facility operations
- Proven record of engineering leadership to identify opportunities and improve operations in terms of safety, integrity, and reliability
- Proficient with Peloton ProdView (or similar production data software), WellView, Spotfire, MS Windows Office Suite applications.
Nice To Haves
- Achieved or are pursuing a Professional registration, strongly preferred.
- Current Well Control Certificate, preferred.
- Experience with SQL and ComboCurve a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead production engineering efforts to optimize well performance, reduce downtime, and maximize asset value across the operated portfolio.
- Oversee and improve artificial lift strategy, design, troubleshooting, and performance for applicable lift systems.
- Identify, evaluate, and execute workover, recompletion, and intervention opportunities, including engineering design, economic justification, AFE preparation, and post-job review.
- Oversee P&A engineering activities, including candidate selection, planning, cost estimating, procedure development, and regulatory support.
- Provide technical and economic analysis to support production forecasting, operating cost management, budgeting, and capital allocation decisions.
- Supervise production engineers and technicians by setting priorities, reviewing work, mentoring team members, and driving accountability and development.
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, reservoir, geology, finance, regulatory, and other stakeholders to align priorities and deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective outcomes.
- Lead , mentor, and develop production engineering staff and engineering technicians.
- Establish clear goals and performance expectations for the team.
- Develop work plans, schedules, and priorities for engineering support across producing assets.
- Participate in hiring, training, and performance management for assigned personnel.
- Foster a collaborative, disciplined, and solutions-oriented team culture.
Benefits
- Medical Plan: QB Energy offers multiple medical plans to choose from o Lowest level plan premiums are covered at 100% for employees and dependents
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D covered by QB Energy
- 401lk plan: QB Energy matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 6% of compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Paid parking or RTD pass
- Onsite Gym
- Cellphone reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
