Planning Engineer

X4 Engineering; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading offshore exploration and production company is seeking a Planning Engineer in Houston, Texas, to support forecasting, budgeting, and asset planning. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering and a minimum of 5 years in the oil and gas industry. You will lead production forecasting and collaborate with Operations to manage asset data. Competitive salary range is $100,000 - $140,000 per year, with full-time employment. Apply now for a role with significant impact and visibility.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of oil and gas industry experience, offshore experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of production, drilling, completions, and P&A terminology.

Responsabilidades

• Lead monthly production forecasting using PHDWin or similar reserves software.
• Collaborate with Operations to reconcile production and cost data.
• Prepare analyses and deliverables for senior leadership.

Conocimientos

Oil and gas industry experience

PHDWin or similar reserves software

Cross-functional collaboration

Production forecasting

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or related engineering discipline

Herramientas

PHDWin

Descripción del empleo

This range is provided by X4 Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from X4 Engineering

A leading offshore exploration and production company is seeking a Planning Engineer to support forecasting, budgeting, and asset planning for its shelf operations. This role serves as the central point of contact for all planning and data needs related to a major asset portfolio and works closely with asset leadership to guide day‑to‑day management and long‑range strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly production forecasting using PHDWin or similar reserves software
• Support weekly and monthly updates, project lookbacks, and lifecycle evaluations
• Collaborate with Operations to reconcile production and cost data
• Update recompletion and workover cases for the monthly process
• Provide inputs for annual planning and budget cycles
• Assist in onboarding and managing newly acquired assets
• Prepare analyses and deliverables for senior leadership, board materials, and other ad hoc requests
• Help standardize asset data used across Accounting, Finance, and Operations

Required Skillset and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or related engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of oil and gas industry experience; offshore experience preferred
• Experience with PHDWin or other reserves/forecasting tools
• Strong understanding of production, drilling, completions, and P&A terminology

  This role is ideal for a technically strong planner who enjoys cross‑functional work and wants to play a direct part in asset performance and growth. If you’re looking for a position with impact, visibility, and the opportunity to support both mature and emerging assets, this could be a strong fit.

  Seniority Level

  Mid‑Senior level

  Employment Type

  Full‑time

  Industry

  Oil and Gas and Oil, Gas, and Mining

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