Production Engineer

X4 Engineering; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An upstream oil & gas operator in Houston is seeking a Production Engineer to support daily production operations and enhance well performance. The ideal candidate will have an engineering degree and experience in an upstream E&P environment, focusing on improving production and implementing safe operational practices. You will collaborate closely with field operations and reservoir engineering teams, monitoring performance and addressing production issues to ensure efficiency. This role promises to engage you in various aspects of well management and operational strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Production Engineer in an upstream E&P environment.
• Understanding of well performance, production operations, and artificial lift.

Responsibilities

• Work with field teams to improve base production and reduce downtime.
• Monitor well performance and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Support well interventions, maintenance, and operational activities.
• Take part in regular well and performance reviews with Operations and Reservoir teams.
• Investigate production issues and help implement practical solutions.
• Track production performance and support cost and budget visibility.
• Ensure work is carried out in line with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar)

Job description

We are supporting an upstream oil & gas operator in Houston that is looking to hire a Production Engineer to support day-to-day production operations and well performance across its assets.

This role works closely with Field Operations and Reservoir Engineering and focuses on keeping wells running efficiently, identifying improvement opportunities, and supporting safe field execution.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work with field teams to improve base production and reduce downtime
• Monitor well performance and identify optimisation opportunities
• Support well interventions, maintenance, and operational activities
• Take part in regular well and performance reviews with Operations and Reservoir teams
• Investigate production issues and help implement practical solutions
• Track production performance and support cost and budget visibility
• Ensure work is carried out in line with safety and regulatory standards

What We’re Looking For

• Engineering degree (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or similar)
• Experience working as a Production Engineer in an upstream E&P environment
• Understanding of well performance, production operations, and artificial lift
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work cross-functionally