Customer Application Engineer

Baker Hughes Company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia seeks an experienced Production Technologist to lead, design, and optimize oil well production. You will drive production strategies, collaborate with engineers, geologists, and operators, and mentor a growing alliance team to maximize reservoir performance.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, leadership, and a proactive approach to safety and efficiency, aligning with Baker Hughes’ commitment to safe, reliable energy production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in production technology for oil and gas.
• Familiarity with reservoir modelling, production forecasting, and well performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Recognized as an expert in production technology disciplines both internally and externally.
• Design and operate well completions and production plans, including artificial lift and workover activities to optimize production.
• Evaluate and optimize production strategies, monitor well performance, and identify opportunities to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Lead projects of significant size and complexity and drive cost optimization and best practices.
• Support reservoir management through characterization, modelling, and collaboration with reservoir engineers.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and promote a safe working environment.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Stay updated with industry trends and technologies to drive production improvements.
• Communicate effectively with other functions to meet business objectives.

Skills

Well design

Production optimization

Reservoir management

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Prosper

GAP

MBAL

WinGlue

NETool

Job description

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Production Technologist to join our dynamic team in the oil and gas industry. As a Production Technologist, you’ll provide overall leadership, vision, and direction for a comprehensive alliance team. You will be responsible for optimizing and maximizing the production of oil wells through effective well design, production techniques, and reservoir management. Your expertise will contribute to the overall success of our operations, ensuring efficient and cost‑effective production processes. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including other engineers, geologists, and field operators, to develop and execute production strategies that maximize reservoir performance and deliver consistent results.

Essential Responsibilities

• Being recognized internally and externally as an expert in production technology disciplines.
• Well Design and Operation. Collaborate with other discipline engineers to design and implement well completion and production plans, including well completion, artificial lift systems, stimulation, and workover activities, to optimize production rates.
• Production Optimization: Evaluate and optimize production strategies, monitor well performance, and identify opportunities to enhance productivity and efficiency. Implement and manage production enhancement techniques to improve well productivity and optimize reservoir recovery. Analyse well performance data, including production rates, pressures, and fluid properties, to identify production inefficiencies and propose remedial measures. Conduct regular well reviews and performance evaluations to identify opportunities for production optimization and implement appropriate actions. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and recommend solutions to maximize well production and minimize downtime.
• Leading projects of significant size and complexity as well as identify areas for operational improvement and cost optimization, propose solutions, and implement best practices to enhance production efficiency.
• undefined Reservoir Management Support reservoir characterization and modelling efforts by providing technical inputs on well performance and production data. Monitor reservoir behavior and perform analysis to identify reservoir depletion trends and potential production risks. Collaborate with reservoir engineers to develop reservoir management strategies, including well spacing, artificial lift methods, and fluid injection programs. Participate in reservoir management meetings and contribute to the development of long‑term production plans and forecasts.
• HSE Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, company policies, and safetystandards in all production activities. Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations to promote asafe working environment. Implement appropriate measures to minimize environmental impacts associated with production operations.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and best practicesrelated to production optimization and reservoir management. Providing mentoring and training activities to junior petroleum engineers in the alliance team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools, and industry trends to identify opportunities for technological advancements and recommend their implementation for improved production processes.
• Communicating effectively with other functional areas required and influencing peers to meet business objectives.

Qualifications/Requirements

Have a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a relateddiscipline with a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience. Proven experience working as a Production Technologist in the oil and gas industry, with a strong understanding of well design, production optimization, well performance analysis, and reservoir management. Proficient in the use of industry-specific software and tools for reservoir modelling, production forecasting, and well performance analysis. Familiarity with artificial lift systems, well completions, and surface facility operations. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and make informed decisions. Have demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to mentor others as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams. Be a good team player and display good communication skills. Knowledge of industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental practices relevant to oil and gas production. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work under pressure, and deliver high‑quality results within tight deadlines. Adherence to HSE regulations and a commitment to promoting a safe work environment.

Desired Characteristics

Proficient in production software (e.g., Prosper, GAP, MBAL, WinGlue, NETool). Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Manager - Customer Application Engineering At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.