Production Engineer IIQB Energy • Denver, CO, US

Production Engineer II

QB Energy • Denver, CO, US

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Production Engineer II will be responsible for a wide range of production engineering assignments—such as monitoring and optimizing production, designing artificial lift, recommending downhole interventions, identifying well pad and production facility bottlenecks, interfacing with state and federal regulatory agencies to ensure compliance, analyzing operating expenses, and working closely with the field operating personnel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Champion well profitability analysis, cash flow analysis, and economic analysis
Lead the well surveillance process to identify and carry out production improvement opportunities on wells, facilities, and operations from concept to execution
Facilitate well reviews with field personnel, leveraging financial, geologic, and reservoir expertise
Champion facility projects to ensure compliance and optimize cost.
Evaluate economics, generate AFEs, cost estimates, and procedures for workovers, recompletions, P&As, and other non-D&C capital projects
Prolong asset life / integrity by optimizing chemical use programs
Manage initial well flowback after completions using choke management best practices and implement artificial lift on wedge activity
Conduct post-work reviews of project costs and well performance results to generate process improvements for future programs
Help support the technical excellence of the operations and field operating personnel
Assist operations with reviewing LOE costs and variances to budget regularly and provide recommendations on ways to reduce future costs
Provide technical support to ensure regulatory, environmental, and safety compliance
Any other tasks as deemed by management

Qualifications

Specialized Knowledge

Knowledge of production engineering concepts—including well surveillance, production optimization, RTA Analysis and intervention

Understanding / application of ECMC and BLM 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, Power BI, MS Windows Office Suite applications. Experience with SQL and ComboCurve a plus.

Skills & Abilities

Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with field operations, technical peers, and management

Ability to organize, prioritize, and make decisions under time restrictions

Ability to think creatively in solving engineering and business problems.

Team-oriented personality that is willing to collaborate with others.

Education

A minimum of a B.S. in petroleum, mechanical, or chemical engineering required.

Professional Certification

Current Well Control Certificate, preferred.

Experience

2+ years of experience in oil and gas production operations, with an emphasis on natural gas production

Working Conditions

Normal office environment and outdoor field environment.

This position requires regular travel to the field. Some operations may require more frequent travel.

Compensation and Benefits

Eligible for an annual bonus

Benefits include

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401K

Paid vacation and holidays

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