Unconventional Production Engineer

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Straddling West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico over an area roughly the size of Kansas, the Permian is the most prolific oil and gas basin in America and the engine behind the country’s energy renaissance. Nationally, it provides about 40% of oil and 15% of gas production and plays a critical role in making the U.S. a leading energy exporter.

A key asset for ExxonMobil, the Basin accounts for about 40% of the Corporation’s net oil and gas production in the U.S. in 2021, with significant future growth potential. Production reached more than 550,000 barrels per day in 2022 and is expected to surpass 800,000 barrels per day by 2027. Many of these molecules travel down to ExxonMobil’s facilities along the Gulf of Mexico, where they are transformed into high-value finished products such as jet fuel and lubricants. The Permian Basin business unit also has the distinction of being the first at ExxonMobil to unveil and execute a plan for net zero Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in operated assets by 2030, as part of the Corporation’s broader 2050 net zero ambition. 

About 800 employees of ExxonMobil’s Unconventional business line work and live in Midland, Odessa, Carlsbad and the surrounding areas, all of which offer easy access to national parks and unrivaled outdoor recreational opportunities. Employees in the area also get to enjoy the world-renowned Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which ExxonMobil has proudly sponsored since 2019. As a major operator in the Permian Basin, ExxonMobil invests heavily in local community development through the Permian Strategic Partnership, an industry consortium that works to enhance quality of life by improving infrastructure, healthcare, housing, education and workforce development.

We are looking for experienced production engineers who will be responsible for production optimization efforts focused on maximizing asset value through integrated production surveillance, optimization, and well work opportunity evaluation in unconventional oil and gas assets spread across the Permian. 

• Provide production surveillance support for assets in the Permian

• Actively engage with Foremen/Lease Operators/Well work Team, traveling routinely to well pads & tank battery facilities

• Evaluate well work opportunities from a design/economic standpoint while supporting the well management engineers during execution

• Analysis of data to diagnose/troubleshoot/predict potential production and artificial lift issues

• Work closely with Operations personnel to implement any required changes in artificial lift operation/Well work procedures

• Track well related costs and analyze lease operating expenses for forecasting and optimization efforts 

• Ensure compliance with business controls & SOPs 

We are looking for someone who has a strong production engineering background and has the following qualifications:

Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering discipline

• 5-10 years of relevant experience preferred 

• Strong interpersonal skills 

• Self-directed with the ability to recognize/pursue solutions required to solve problems

• Ability to organize and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, as well as adapt to tight deadlines and frequent shifting of priorities (ability to support active development)

• Ability to work in a fit-for-risk environment

• Ability to work independently as well as work collaboratively in a team with other disciplines, including operations, SSHE, regulatory, permitting, accounting, reservoir, wells, facilities and land

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings and group discussions, good public speaking skills

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Demonstrated work experience in upstream unconventional operations

• Ability to support an active development via frequent engagement with cross functional teams

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life. 

• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match. 

• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. 

• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing. 

• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you. 

• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

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Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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