Field Petroleum Engineer: Training Track for Growth

Fairweather, LLC; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mewbourne Oil Company in Hobbs, NM is seeking a Petroleum Engineer to participate in a multi-year training track covering drilling, completions, production and HSE. You will be embedded with field operations to gain hands-on experience near the wellsite.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, data-driven optimization, and collaboration with geologists, engineers, and environmental teams to improve reliability and efficiency in oil and gas operations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of O&G Engineering experience.
• Oil and gas experience required.

Responsibilities

• Drilling: design and supervise drilling, select techniques and materials.
• Completion: wellsite supervision of perforating, hydraulic fracturing, acidizing.
• Production: monitor rates and optimize extraction, consider artificial lift and separation facilities.
• Data & cost: analyze performance data and write procedures and AFEs; manage budgets.
• Collaboration: work with geologists, landmen, drilling crews, and enviro scientists.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Problem solving

Computer Literacy

Communication Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Safety Consciousness

Adaptability

Ethical Conduct

Education

B.S. in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mewbourne Oil Company in Hobbs, NM is seeking a Petroleum Engineer to participate in a multi-year training track covering drilling, completions, production and HSE. You will be embedded with field operations to gain hands-on experience near the wellsite.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, data-driven optimization, and collaboration with geologists, engineers, and environmental teams to improve reliability and efficiency in oil and gas operations.