Field Petroleum Engineer: Hands-On Drilling & Production

Jobot; Oil Center (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a field-oriented engineer to design and execute drilling programs, lead completions, and optimize production at wellsites across New Mexico. The role emphasizes hands-on field work, cross-functional collaboration, and rapid ownership of operational challenges.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in oil & gas engineering and hold a Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering degree. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are offered by Jobot.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of O&G engineering experience.
• Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Willing to work in field and at wellsite.

Responsibilities

• Design and run drilling programs from start to finish.
• Lead completions (frac, perforating, acidizing) in the field.
• Optimize production, troubleshoot issues, and drive performance gains.
• Design facilities, artificial lift, and surface systems.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver safe, efficient operations.

Skills

O&G engineering experience

Education

Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Jobot is seeking a field-oriented engineer to design and execute drilling programs, lead completions, and optimize production at wellsites across New Mexico. The role emphasizes hands-on field work, cross-functional collaboration, and rapid ownership of operational challenges.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in oil & gas engineering and hold a Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering degree. Competitive salary and opportunities for growth are offered by Jobot.