Production Engineer

Chord Energy Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chord Energy Corporation seeks a petro-technical Production Engineer to maximize oil and gas production and profitability. Based in downtown Houston, TX, the role involves analyzing costs, estimating production capabilities, and evaluating economic value of wells. Hybrid work is possible on Mondays and Fridays, with primary office in Houston.

Salary commensurate with background and experience. Essential duties include monitoring production variances, supporting EHS policies, evaluating

Qualifications

• Strong statistical reasoning skills to identify and account for sampling, survivorship bias.
• Detail oriented and organized in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production to minimize deferred production and reduce operating expenses.
• Witness teardown of failed artificial lift equipment and work with vendors to improve designs.
• Identify root causes of failures and recommend improvements.
• Develop and maintain equipment design and selection models using well history and environment.
• Utilize XSPOC software to identify wells needing intervention and optimization.

Skills

Statistical reasoning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Chord Energy is seeking an innovative, results oriented, and process driven petro-technical professional to join our team as a Production Engineer. This individual will be responsible for maximizing production and profitability of oil and gas properties through assessing the associated costs and estimating the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells. The position reports to the Production Engineering Manager and is based in downtown Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with background and experience.

Essential Job Functions

Essential Job Functions Actively practice and support company EHS and operating policies Monitor daily production for variances. Minimize deferred production and reduce operating expenses by working closely with the production team Witness teardown of failed artificial lift equipment and work with vendors to enhance equipment designs to reduce failure frequency and maximize production Identify root cause of failures and recommend improvements Work with chemical specialist and chemical providers to ensure protection and optimized execution of chemical treatments of artificial lift wells Maintain artificial lift information databases including written documentation and tracking of failures Apply statistical models, including survival analysis and run-life cohort comparisons to evaluate artificial lift performance, support equipment selections, and quantify the value of operational practices Develop and maintain equipment design and selection models informed by well history and environment Utilize XSPOC software to identify wells that need intervention or assistance and proactively work towards optimization of all wells Ability to work in fast paced agile environment and iterate quickly on data driven solutions Travel to Chord’s field locations in ND required 1-2 times per quarter, but primary office is in Houston, TX Engineer expected to be on-call nights and weekends for workover questions from field staff Candidate needs a coachable mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline 1-5 years of industry experience Experience with Microsoft office Strong statistical reasoning skills: ability to identify and account for sampling, selection & survivorship bias Basic knowledge of Python & SQL Detail oriented and organized Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company Ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of production operations Artificial lift experience Experience with S Rod/Rodstar, XSPOC, and Echometer software

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry up to 30 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess ability to work in adverse conditions and all types of weather. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Chord Energy is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas, with top-tier, sustainable assets located in the Bakken and Three Forks plays in North Dakota and Montana. We prioritize safe and responsible operations to develop our unconventional onshore resources, and we maintain a unique position with a best-in-class balance sheet, a rigorous focus on capital discipline, and a continuous improvement approach leading to innovation and efficiency that generates cash flow. The company trades publicly as NASDAQ: CHRD