Completions Engineer — Horizontal Wells & Frac Optimization

Bison Oil & Gas IV, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 126,200 - 205,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

401(k) plan

Long-term disability and life insurance

Job summary

Bison Oil & Gas IV, LLC, a leader in the DJ Basin, seeks a skilled Completions Engineer to ensure safe and cost-effective completions. This role involves leading horizontal well completions, developing operation plans, optimizing stimulation programs, and supervising field staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related fields, with 5+ years of relevant experience. The position is full-time, based in Denver, offering a competitive salary between $126,200 and $205,500, plus comprehensive benefits including medical plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, and more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production engineering in the upstream oil & gas industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with horizontal well completions and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing.
• Proven ability to supervise field operations and manage service providers.
• Solid understanding of completion economics, AFE preparation, and cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of new horizontal well completions and drillouts.
• Develop and execute detailed toe prep, frac, and drillout programs.
• Design and optimize stimulation programs.
• Own completion-related capital, including creation and management of AFEs.
• Track and communicate completion costs accurately.
• Supervise all field staff and vendors during completion operations.
• Lead vendor selection and contract management for services.
• Perform ongoing field studies to improve completion designs.
• Analyze completion data to identify performance gaps.
• Ensure safety execution for all completion operations.
• Collaborate with various teams to align strategies.
• Provide operational support during active completion operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical expertise in completions engineering

Effective communication

Commitment to safety

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Industry-standard engineering tools

Job description

Bison Oil & Gas IV, LLC, a leader in the DJ Basin, seeks a skilled Completions Engineer to ensure safe and cost-effective completions. This role involves leading horizontal well completions, developing operation plans, optimizing stimulation programs, and supervising field staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related fields, with 5+ years of relevant experience. The position is full-time, based in Denver, offering a competitive salary between $126,200 and $205,500, plus comprehensive benefits including medical plans, a 401(k) retirement plan, and more.