Petroleum Engineer

Mewbourne Oil Company; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mewbourne Oil Company offers a structured Petroleum Engineer training program designed to build broad experience across drilling, completions, and production while placing engineers near wellsites for practical learning. The program spans several years to develop well-rounded engineers who can lead projects responsibly.

The role emphasizes hands-on training, data analysis, and collaboration with geologists, landmen, drilling crews, and environmental scientists to deliver operational excellence

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drilling: design and supervise drilling processes and select techniques.
• Completion: design and supervise perforating, fracturing, acidizing, and related tasks.
• Production: monitor rates and optimize extraction, including artificial lift and facilities.
• Analyze data and write procedures and AFEs for projects.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve objectives.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Computer Literacy

Communication Skills

Project Management

Attention to Detail

Safety Consciousness

Adaptability

Ethical Conduct

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Petroleum Engineer

FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt

Salary: BOE

Location: Hobbs NM, Perryton, TX, and Woodward, OK

This role is designed to provide comprehensive training that lays the foundation for a long-term career with Mewbourne Oil Company. Over the course of approximately 3- to 5-year training period, you will gain exposure to all key operational disciplines, including drilling, completions, production, and HSE. Mewbourne Oil Company is committed to developing well-rounded engineers, and our "boots on the ground" philosophy places operations engineers as close to the wellsite as possible to streamline supervision and promote efficient, responsible operations.

Possible Ares of Responsibility:

• Drilling: design and supervise the drilling process, select the drilling techniques, equipment, and materials needed.
• Completion: Design and wellsite supervision of perforating, hydraulic fracturing, acidizing, and drill-outs. Material sourcing and logistics related to each.
• Production: monitor production rates and implement strategies to maximize extraction efficiency. This may involve artificial lift design, surface equipment design, chemical program design, evaluation of compression, emission control design, automation, troubleshooting problems such as equipment malfunctions or wellbore integrity issues. Design facilities for separation and measurement of oil, gas, and water. Coordinate pipeline connections to midstream providers.

Possible Additional Duties:

• Troubleshoot problems related to each discipline.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to drive future efficiency gains.
• Write procedures and AFEs for projects. Manage project budgets and expenses by estimating costs for equipment, materials, and labor. Identify cost-saving opportunities and strive to optimize project economics.
• Stay up to date on industry advancements and research new technologies to improve extraction techniques, increase production rates, and reduce environmental impact.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, landmen, drilling crews, and environmental scientists, to achieve project objectives collaboratively.
• Maintain detailed records of operations, including drilling logs, production data, and environmental monitoring reports, and prepare technical reports and presentations for management and regulatory agencies.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Technical Proficiency
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-solving Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Attention to Detail
• Safety Consciousness
• Adaptability
• Ethical Conduct

Education and Experience:

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