Petroleum Engineer

AEGIS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AEGIS CHEMICAL SOLUTIONS LLC is seeking a Petroleum Engineer – Well Treatment Operations in Midland, TX. The role focuses on designing and executing well treatment programs across oil and gas operations while coordinating with operations, field supervisors, and customers to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective field delivery.

The engineer will interface between customers, operations, and internal resources to ensure treatments are properly engineered, executed, and evaluated for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or related field.
• 3–8 years in well treatments, production enhancement, stimulation, or related oilfield services.
• Experience supporting field operations and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer well treatment programs (acidizing, scale remediation, paraffin/asphaltene treatments).
• Perform candidate selection, treatment modeling, fluid selection, and volume calculations.
• Provide technical support during execution and participate in post-job reviews.
• Analyze treatment results and prepare performance reports.
• Interface with customers and operations to ensure proper execution.

Skills

Well treatment design

Production data analysis

Field operations support

Risk assessment

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering

PE license or licensure progress

Job description

Position OverviewPosition SummaryThe Petroleum Engineer – Well Treatment Operations is responsible for the technical design, planning, and execution support of well treatment programs across oil and gas operations. This role develops treatment designs aligned with reservoir and well objectives while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective field execution. The position works closely with operations, field supervisors, and customers to translate engineering plans into successful treatments, optimize performance, and continuously improve service delivery.The engineer serves as a technical interface between customers, operations personnel, and internal engineering resources to ensure treatments are properly engineered, executed according to plan, and evaluated for performance improvement.ResponsibilitiesWell Treatment Design & EngineeringDesign and engineer well treatment programs including acidizing, scale remediation, paraffin/asphaltene treatments, water control, stimulation support, and other chemical-based interventions.Perform candidate selection, treatment modeling, fluid selection, and volume calculations based on well data, reservoir characteristics, and operational constraints.Develop treatment procedures, job programs, and technical documentation for field execution.Evaluate risks and ensure treatment designs comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.Execution Support & Operations IntegrationWork directly with operations and field personnel to ensure treatments are executed according to design and operational best practices.Provide technical support during job execution, including troubleshooting and real-time adjustments when required.Participate in pre-job planning meetings, post-job reviews, and operational debriefs.Ensure alignment between engineering intent and field execution capabilities.Performance Evaluation & OptimizationAnalyze treatment results using production data, pressure response, and post-treatment diagnostics.Prepare technical reports summarizing treatment performance and recommendations.Identify opportunities to improve treatment effectiveness, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.Support continuous improvement initiatives through lessons learned and best practice development.Customer & Technical InterfaceServe as a technical resource for customers, providing recommendations and explanations of treatment approaches and expected outcomes.Support sales and account teams with technical proposals, treatment justifications, and performance discussions.Maintain strong working relationships with customer engineering and operations teams.Safety & CompliancePrepare and distribute the monthly man-hour report for the Safety department.Champion a proactive safety culture by consistently demonstrating safe work practices and promoting accountability, hazard awareness, and environmental stewardship.Ensure compliance with all Company, customer, and regulatory Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.Lead by example in the safe handling, storage, transportation, and transfer of acids, hazardous chemicals, and other regulated materials in accordance with Company procedures and regulatory requirements.Verify the proper selection, use, and maintenance of required personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure safe work practices are consistently followed.Identify, assess, and mitigate operational risks by participating in Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), hazard assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action planning.Promote operational discipline by ensuring work is performed in accordance with approved engineering standards, operating procedures, and Company best practices.Actively participate in incident reporting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.Partner with Operations, Technical Services, and HSE teams to identify opportunities to improve safety performance, operational efficiency, and environmental compliance.Participate in regional HSE meetings, safety observations, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the Company's safety culture.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or related engineering discipline.Minimum of 3–8 years in well treatments, production enhancement, stimulation, or related oilfield services.Working knowledge of well intervention practices, production systems, and chemical treatment applications.Experience supporting field operations and working in cross-functional environments.Preferred QualificationsWorking knowledge of well intervention practices, production systems, and chemical treatment applications.Experience with acidizing design, chemical treatment optimization, or production enhancement programs.Familiarity with treatment modeling software and production analysis tools.Prior experience in oilfield chemical services or service company environment.Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure is a plus002EKnowledgeWorking knowledge of federal and state employment laws and Human Resources compliance requirements.Understanding of HR best practices related to onboarding, recruiting, employee records management, and confidentiality.Knowledge of Form I-9, E-Verify, and pre-employment screening processes preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize HR technology and business systems.Skills & CompetenciesWell treatment design and execution planningProduction and pressure data analysisChemical application knowledgeOperational troubleshootingRisk assessment and mitigationTechnical reporting and documentationStrong collaboration with operations and field personnelAnalytical and problem-solving capabilityClear technical communicationAbility to manage multiple projects and timelinesCore Values & Behavioral ExpectationsSafety First – Promote and support a culture where safety is the highest priority.Integrity – Demonstrate honesty, professionalism, ethical decision-making, and accountability while maintaining confidentiality.Customer Focus – Deliver exceptional service with professionalism, urgency, and respect.Accountability – Take ownership of responsibilities and consistently deliver high-quality work.Collaboration – Build positive working relationships and contribute to team success.Continuous Improvement – Seek opportunities to improve processes and embrace innovation.Physical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting while working at a computer.Frequently use hands and fingers to operate office equipment.Occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds.Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position, including understanding written and verbal instructions, policies, procedures, and job-related communications.Ability to move throughout company facilities as needed.Work EnvironmentThe Petroleum Engineer works a combination of office and outdoor field environment at oil and gas production sites, with some time spent in a vehicle or office setting for reporting and administrative duties. This role involves regular exposure to oilfield conditions including heavy equipment, chemical handling, and variable terrain.Travel RequirementsOccasional travel to field location, and customer sites as required.DisclaimerThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities as business needs change. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.