Digital Operations Engineer: Real-Time Frac Analytics

Patterson-UTI; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NexTier in Houston, TX seeks a Digital Operations Engineer to monitor hydraulic fracturing operations with advanced analytics, real-time data, and automation to boost efficiency. You will support customers and field teams, QA/QC data, and optimize equipment performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least two years on-site fracturing experience, plus proficiency with MS Office, Salesforce, FracPro and related systems; you will build trusted partnerships and drive

Qualifications

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

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 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

MS Office 365

Google Suite

Salesforce

FracPro

FieldPro

CMMS

EAM/ERM

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office 365

Google Suite

Job description

NexTier in Houston, TX seeks a Digital Operations Engineer to monitor hydraulic fracturing operations with advanced analytics, real-time data, and automation to boost efficiency. You will support customers and field teams, QA/QC data, and optimize equipment performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and at least two years on-site fracturing experience, plus proficiency with MS Office, Salesforce, FracPro and related systems; you will build trusted partnerships and drive