Production Engineer

4 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Oxy Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management team in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the field operations team and multidisciplinary technical team to optimize oil and gas production at the well and field level.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the well repair process by evaluating well history, economics, and preparing repair plans, including lift design changes.
  • Collaborate with the Well Servicing Team on the execution of workover procedures and troubleshoot unexpected changes from the plan.
  • Reconcile findings into the Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) process for continuous improvement on design, chemical programs, and operations.
  • Lead the well surveillance process to ensure optimal production performance and identify and safely carry out production improvement opportunities, such as artificial lift re-designs and optimization, well enhancements, and workovers.
  • Provide technical leadership and collaborate daily on team meetings with the operations team and well servicing team.
  • Provide mentorship for less experienced engineers and interns in areas of expertise as appropriate.
  • Develop and present detailed project plans to obtain AFE approval for projects or update management on results.
  • Select the appropriate artificial lift system by examining the drawdown potential of each method, initial and operating expense, range of production, and depth.
  • Design artificial lift systems for horizontal and vertical wells with various producing depths and fluid types.
  • Provide production engineering support for new well design and operation.
  • Work closely with the field to optimize artificial lift methods and facility performance.
  • Recommend modifications and/or investments to upgrade systems to reduce operating costs.
  • Lead periodic wells reviews with reservoir engineers, geologists, and field personnel.
  • Conduct post-audit reviews of workover costs and well performance to deliver economic programs.
Requirements
  • BS degree in Engineering (PE, ME, or ChemE) from an ABET-accredited program.
  • 10+ years of production engineering experience or equivalent.
  • Knowledge and experience in operating/designing Gas Lift, ESP, and Beam wells, including selecting the appropriate systems and equipment for different well conditions, performing surveillance, troubleshooting, and optimization for production enhancement, and working knowledge of industry lift design software.
  • Demonstrated ability to use engineering skills to solve problems and monitor and analyze asset performance to enhance production.
  • Ability to interact and communicate effectively with team members, other departments, and working interest partners to define, sell, and execute value-adding work.
  • Exhibit the qualities of a good team player, including conveying a positive attitude within/outside the organization, contributing ideas, and collaborating with team members to find new ways of working efficiently to extract the maximum value from assigned assets.
  • Self-starter, ability to work with a minimum of supervision and deal with ambiguity.
  • Working knowledge of industry software packages, such as PROSPER, WinGLUE, OFM, LOWIS, and Spotfire.
  • Working knowledge of automation and SCADA system data flow.
  • Strong facilitation and project management skills.
  • Up to 15% travel to the field located in West Texas.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Field experience in production operations or well servicing.
  • Experience in unconventional reservoir operations, Permian Basin a plus.
  • Familiarity with multiphase network modeling and optimization.
  • Good working knowledge of drilling, completion, production, and facilities operations.
  • Working knowledge of production modeling software, such as PROSPER/WellFlo/WinGLUE.
  • Participation in knowledge sharing across the industry via past publications and/or conference participation.
  • Understanding of lean thinking and other process improvement techniques a plus.
  • Working knowledge of project economic evaluation and economic analysis software, such as PEEP, to support business decisions.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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