Senior Production Engineer

Talos Energy, Inc.•Houston, TX

50d

About The Position

The Senior Production Engineer is responsible for well and flowline activities within the framework of Talos Energy Inc's policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable regulations. This position will support the Deepwater Gulf of America West Asset Team and be responsible for day-to-day production-related activities, including but not limited to: Daily well, flowline, and umbilical surveillance Monitor and analyze well performance using Nodal analysis modeling (PROSPER) and field performance network modeling (GAP) Identify production enhancement and de-bottlenecking opportunities Dry tree artificial lift design and surveillance Flowline maintenance - flushing, pigging, and plug remediation Plan and execute routine through-tubing expense/capital projects, such as slickline work, artificial lift installation/re-design, and batch/squeeze chemical treatments Well rate guidelines for drawdown and flux management Plan and lead well reviews with asset team members and extended teams Dry tree well and subsea well/flowline startup and operating procedures Flow assurance procedures for hydrate, paraffin, and asphaltene mitigation and remediation USV/SCSSV testing and troubleshooting Ensure proper chemical dosing and chemical program optimization Accurate well testing and production allocation support Annulus pressure monitoring - diagnostics and departure requests Downtime planning, tracking, optimization, and improvement Prepare yearly budget estimates for operating expense and well/flowline work Interface regularly with asset team members, production superintendents and platform personnel Coordinate with the Regulatory Department to file necessary paperwork and secure BSEE approvals Participate in partner meetings and provide timely information to partners Support HSE initiatives and ensure compliance with HSE procedures/policies

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience in upstream oil and gas operations with at least 5 years of subsea/deepwater experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering or related field
Production monitoring, optimization, short-term forecasting, and production operations
Experience with deepwater developments and BSEE regulations
Knowledge of subsea infrastructure and operations
Well performance evaluation experience
Experience with completion design/operations - conceptual through production including artificial lift, stimulation techniques, and Smart well completions
Able to organize and prioritize a diverse and heavy workload
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and be proactive in self-development
Have a strong sense of integrity and the ability to deal with ethical situations effectively
Willing to work a demanding and flexible schedule
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Spotfire and real-time trending tools (Seeq, PI Vision) preferred

Responsibilities

Daily well, flowline, and umbilical surveillance
Monitor and analyze well performance using Nodal analysis modeling (PROSPER) and field performance network modeling (GAP)
Identify production enhancement and de-bottlenecking opportunities
Dry tree artificial lift design and surveillance
Flowline maintenance - flushing, pigging, and plug remediation
Plan and execute routine through-tubing expense/capital projects, such as slickline work, artificial lift installation/re-design, and batch/squeeze chemical treatments
Well rate guidelines for drawdown and flux management
Plan and lead well reviews with asset team members and extended teams
Dry tree well and subsea well/flowline startup and operating procedures
Flow assurance procedures for hydrate, paraffin, and asphaltene mitigation and remediation
USV/SCSSV testing and troubleshooting
Ensure proper chemical dosing and chemical program optimization
Accurate well testing and production allocation support
Annulus pressure monitoring - diagnostics and departure requests
Downtime planning, tracking, optimization, and improvement
Prepare yearly budget estimates for operating expense and well/flowline work
Interface regularly with asset team members, production superintendents and platform personnel
Coordinate with the Regulatory Department to file necessary paperwork and secure BSEE approvals
Participate in partner meetings and provide timely information to partners
Support HSE initiatives and ensure compliance with HSE procedures/policies