Production Engineer

Magnolia Oil & Gas Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Oil & Gas is seeking a Production/Completions Engineer to own base production in the Houston area. You will review and optimize existing wells, implement artificial lift systems, and improve field-wide equipment configurations to maximize value and cash flow.

This role requires 5+ years in unconventional reservoirs, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with field teams and other engineering disciplines to deliver reliable production gains.

Qualifications

• Field-based operations experience in Production or Completions is highly desired.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Production or Completions Engineer in Unconventional reservoirs preferred.
• Knowledge of government regulations and permitting requirements.
• Understanding of compression and artificial lift systems (gas lift, rod pump, plunger lift, ESP).
• Understanding of upstream facility operations and process flow.

Responsibilities

• Own the base production performance of the assigned area.
• Review and optimize existing producing wells to maximize cash flow.
• Optimize artificial lift systems including gas lift, plunger lift, rod pump, jet pump, and ESP.
• Optimize compressor configurations throughout the field.
• Monitor early flowback and production of new wells; coordinate with field teams.
• Track production variance and well failures to improve operations.
• Evaluate new artificial lift systems and recommend implementations.
• Interface with field operations and provide ongoing engineering support.
• Lead troubleshooting of problem wells and design workover programs.
• Review and write technical recommendations for engineering/management.
• Update best practices with Continuous Process Improvement.
• Support Supply Chain with procurement activities, including RFPs.
• Prepare monthly LOE accruals and verify production volumes.
• Provide engineering support for bolt-on acquisitions or new basins.

Skills

Field Operations

Production Engineering

Completions Engineering

Artificial Lift Systems

Regulatory Knowledge

Upstream Facilities

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the base production performance of the assigned area.
• Conduct reviews and optimization of existing producing wells to maximize value and cash flow of current assets.
• Optimize existing artificial lift systems, including gas lift, plunger lift, rod pump, jet pump, and ESP.
• Optimize compressor configurations throughout the field.
• Monitor early flowback and production of recently completed wells. Interact with other technical disciplines and field personnel to continuously improve new well productivity.
• Track production variance, well failures, and other relevant data points to further optimize field operations.
• Evaluate new artificial lift systems and recommend implementation as appropriate.
• Interface with field operations team and provide ongoing engineering support
• Monitor production trends, lead troubleshooting of problem wells, and design workover programs as necessary.
• Review and write technical recommendations for engineering and management personnel.
• Update best practices and work with Engineering and Optimization teams to apply Continuous Process Improvement concepts.
• Support Supply Chain department in procurement activities including regular vendor meetings, Request for Proposal (RFP) and performance feedback.
• Prepare monthly LOE accruals and forecasts and verify production volumes for monthly accruals.
• Provide engineering support as needed for bolt on acquisitions or new basin development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Field-based operations experience in Production or Completions is highly desired.
• 5+ years’ experience working as a Production or Completions Engineer in Unconventional reservoirs, preferred.
• Working knowledge of government regulations and permitting requirements.
• Understanding of Compression, Gas Lift, Rod Pump, and Plunger Lift artificial lift systems.
• Understanding of typical upstream facility operations and process flow is a plus.

At Magnolia, our employees drive our strategy and our success. As a team, we engage, energize, and inspire each other to deliver top performance. We offer an exciting, results-focused workplace, highly competitive compensation and benefits, and a range of opportunities for career growth. Help us build a winning company that safeguards workers and the environment, enhances careers, strengthens local communities, and increases value for all stakeholders.

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