Production Engineer

Formentera Partners LP•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Production Engineer in the onshore oil and gas industry is responsible for maximizing the efficiency and productivity of hydrocarbon extraction from wells. The role involves working closely with multidisciplinary teams to improve production rates while adhering to safety and environmental standards. The position is based in the office in Midland, Texas, with travel required when needed (less than 10%). The engineer analyzes well performance, monitors production, designs and troubleshoots artificial lift systems, and collaborates with reservoir engineers on recovery strategies. The role also involves planning workovers and interventions, managing production chemistry issues, ensuring HSE compliance, controlling costs, and pursuing continuous operational improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
7–10 years of production engineering experience in the oil and gas industry, with a focus on onshore operations.
Strong experience designing and optimizing artificial lift systems to maximize production and reduce downtime.
Familiarity with HSE regulations and industry best practices.
Strong understanding of reservoir engineering principles and production operations.
Experience planning and executing workover operations, including well interventions, recompletions, and remedial work.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with onshore drilling and production facilities.
Demonstrated track record of optimizing production and implementing cost-effective solutions.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

Analyze well performance data, including production rates, pressure, and fluid characteristics, to identify opportunities to improve production efficiency.
Implement surveillance programs to monitor well performance and identify declining production or equipment malfunctions.
Design, optimize, and troubleshoot artificial lift systems, including rod pumps, gas lift, and electrical submersible pumps (ESPs).
Collaborate with reservoir engineers to understand reservoir behavior and implement hydrocarbon recovery strategies.
Plan and oversee workover operations to restore or enhance production, including perforation, stimulation, and equipment repair or replacement.
Monitor and manage production chemistry issues such as scale deposition, corrosion, and emulsion formation to ensure smooth operation and minimize downtime.
Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and standards, conduct risk assessments, and implement measures to mitigate operational risks.
Optimize production operations to minimize operating expenses while maximizing production revenue.
Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction through innovation and best-practice implementation.