Digital Operations Engineer NEX

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NexTier is seeking a Digital Operations Engineer to monitor and optimize hydraulic fracturing operations using advanced technologies and data-driven solutions. The role requires analytical acumen, adaptability, and a commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

In this on-site position, you will partner with field teams to deliver real-time insights, support, and data integrity across operations while upholding NexTier safety and performance standards.

Thepost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years of on-site hydraulic fracturing operations experience required.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365, Google Suite, Salesforce, FracPro, FieldPro, CMMS, and EAM/ERM systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze and recommend dynamic solutions to problems in real-time.
• Effective communication skills with digital operations personnel, job site personnel, and management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor multiple hydraulic fracture treatments, providing real-time insights to improve operational efficiency.
• Offer real-time technical support to customers and field operations teams.
• Conduct QA/QC for incoming data, delivering high-quality customer data outputs.
• Prepare and manage end-of-stage ticketing for operations.
• Monitor equipment parameters to optimize performance and reduce costs.
• Operate in a dynamic, collaborative environment, driving innovation and business efficiencies.
• Leverage digital technologies to enhance business performance through integration, automation, and BI.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement within the business unit proactively.
• Perform frac diagnostic testing and stimulation modeling with minimal supervision as needed.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office 365

Google Suite

Salesforce

FracPro

FieldPro

CMMS

EAM/ERM systems

Job description

Detailed Description

• Monitor multiple hydraulic fracture treatments, providing real-time insights to improve operational efficiency.
• Offer real-time technical support to customers and field operations teams.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) for incoming data, delivering high-quality customer data outputs.
• Prepare and manage end-of-stage ticketing for operations.
• Monitor equipment parameters to optimize performance and reduce operational costs.
• Operate in a dynamic, collaborative environment, driving innovation and business efficiencies.
• Leverage digital technologies to enhance business performance through integration, automation, and business intelligence.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement within the business unit proactively.
• Perform frac diagnostic testing and stimulation modeling with minimal supervision as needed.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.

Job Requirements

• Proficiency in tools such as MS Office 365, Google Suite, Salesforce, FracPro, FieldPro, CMMS, and EAM/ERM systems preferred.
• Ability to analyze and recommend dynamic solutions to problems in real-time.
• Effective communication skills with digital operations personnel, job site personnel, and management.
• Strong customer service skills, with responsiveness to customer needs and requests.
• High level of integrity in reporting chemical volumes, sand volumes, and treatment data.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer and internal information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Compliance with all NexTier policies and safety regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years of on-site hydraulic fracturing operations experience required.

Additional Details

The Digital Operations Engineer plays a vital role in monitoring and optimizing hydraulic fracturing operations through advanced technologies and data-driven solutions. This position demands analytical skills, adaptability, and a commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

The Evolving Oil Field Demands Evolving Service Providers

NexTier is a leading provider of integrated completions that employs sustainable practices and equipment to support our customers' ESG goals while accelerating production in the most demanding US land basins.

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