Brine Engineer II

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global bonus program

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working (Xwork)

Training & development

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH is seeking an experienced Process/Project Engineer for challenging field operations in Arkansas. You will lead projects across brine wells, ESP replacements, drilling and surface equipment, ensuring cost controls and timely delivery.

You will write procedures, manage budgets, and oversee daily rig activities while maintaining schedules and coordinating with management. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years in oil and gas or brine field operations; Engineer I role possible for less experience.
• Proven success in well repairs, project management, PSM activities.
• Experience with electrical submersible pumps.
• Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage projects related to brine well downhole workovers, ESP replacements, drilling and surface equipment, ensuring cost control and timely completion.
• Write procedures, develop project budgets, manage daily rig work, maintain rig queue, schedule services and present to management.
• Support operations, drive reliability improvements and performance optimization for subsurface and surface equipment; collaborate on cross-functional projects.
• Ensure compliance with AOGC and PHMSA; prepare and submit regulatory forms and notifications to the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission.
• Provide expertise in PHAs to support Process Safety Management and risk mitigation; contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Utilize and maintain production data systems and SAP for data and project tracking.

Skills

Project management

Production reliability engineering

Electrical submersible pumps

Well repairs

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Production management systems

Job description

Job Highlights

• Develop and manage projects related to brine well downhole workovers, electrical submersible pump (ESP) replacements, wellbore remediation, drilling, and surface equipment projects ensuring cost control and timely completion. Write procedures, develop project budgets, manage daily rig work, maintain rig queue, schedule services, present to management, follow capital planning processes, execute projects, etc.


• Support operational team. Drive reliability improvements and performance optimization for subsurface and surface equipment. Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams on special projects and continuous improvement efforts.


• Support and ensure compliance with AOGC and PHMSA regulatory requirements; prepare and submit regulatory forms and notifications to the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission related to drilling and workover activities.


• Provide expertise in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) to ensure facilities effectively mitigate process safety risks. Actively contribute to Process Safety Management (PSM) and process improvement initiatives aligned with departmental KPIs.


• Utilize and maintain production data systems and SAP to manage operational data and project tracking.


• Participate in department leadership activities, including cost management, goal setting, and performance reviews.

Experience / Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in oil and gas or brine field operations. Candidates with less experience may be considered for an Engineer I role.


• Proven success in well repairs, project management, PSM activities,production and reliability engineering


• Experience with electrical submersible pumps.


• Experience developing and managing budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.

Skills and Attributes

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Strong technical aptitude in equipment reliability, process safety, and project execution.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across functions and levels.


• Working knowledge of SAP and production management systems.


• Demonstrated leadership potential and business acumen.

Who we are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with about 12,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.

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What we offer

• Compensation We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.


• Comprehensive Benefits We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.


• Work-Life & Flexibility We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.


• Training & Development We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.


• DiversityLANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

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