Operations Engineering Intern (56921)

Riley Permian; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Permian in Oklahoma City offers an Operations Engineering Intern position to gain hands-on experience in drilling, completion, and production operations. The intern will assist in analyzing well performance, identifying production improvements, and contributing to field development planning.

The role involves supporting engineers, collaborating with field personnel, and learning workover techniques through field visits and on-site activities.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with relational databases and data manipulation is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational skills for document and file management.
• Ability to multitask across projects and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented individual willing to engage with field personnel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and optimize well and artificial lift performance to guide production enhancements.
• Support field development planning and project economics analyses.
• Assist in preparing for AFE activities and field operations.
• Collaborate with field personnel, reservoir and geology teams through asset development phases.
• Gain understanding of workover techniques and field applications.
• Occasional field visits to observe drilling, completion, and production operations.

Skills

MS Office

Databases

Written & verbal comms

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Team oriented

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: OKC Office - Oklahoma City, OK, Position Type: Internship/Seasonal, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Position: Operations Engineering Intern

Location: Oklahoma City, OK office

Schedule: 8AM-5PM

Position Summary

The Operations Engineering Intern offers hands‑on experience supporting drilling, completion, and production operations alongside experienced engineers. The Intern will assist in analyzing well performance, identifying opportunities for production enhancements, and contributing to field development planning.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, interpret, and optimize the performance of individual wells and artificial lift systems (AL) to include ESP and rod lift applications field wide. Determining the most efficient means to develop field production and associated facilities along with project economics. Identify wells for production enhancements.
• Work projects that are designed to maximize the daily production and ultimate recovery of producing properties through optimum operational procedures and enhancements.
• Explore additional or new technologies to enhance production performance and/or well economics.
• Help prepare AFE's for primary well completions, WOC and WOE activity.
• Work in a team environment with field personnel, reservoir, and geology through all phases of asset planning and development.
• Develop a working understanding of workover techniques and applications.
• Field visit designed to witness drilling, completion and production operations and foster engagement with field personnel.
• Any other duties as requested or required.

Skills and Competencies

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Familiarity with databases and their functionality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills to maintain both digital and hard copy files
• Ability to multi-task on several different projects for different team members while being able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong desire to work and contribute to a team environment
• Willing to visit field operations and work outdoors when necessary to coordinate operations with field personnel

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

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