Production Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking a Production Engineer in Houston. The role involves providing engineering support to maximize production and resolve operational issues. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in the upstream sector and a solid educational foundation in petroleum engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 6% safe-harbor match

Paid vacation and holidays

Short-term incentive/cash bonus program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ upstream oil and gas experience.
• 15+ years in an oilfield production and completion environment.
• Strong knowledge of health, environmental and safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor performance of wells within assigned areas.
• Provide technical support to field operations.
• Optimize well performance using system analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

SQL

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY: W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) is an independent oil and natural gas producer with a proud legacy of acquisition, exploration, and development of properties in the Gulf of America since 1983. We’re committed to creating an environment where people thrive—offering flexibility, a strong sense of community, and a diverse asset portfolio. Our rewards program complements this by providing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that promote well-being in every aspect of life. W&T Offshore is seeking an experienced Production Engineer. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to join a well-established upstream oil and gas company with over 40 years of leadership in the Gulf of America.

BENEFITS: W&T Offshore offers excellent pay, short-term incentive/cash bonus program, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, group life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with a 6% safe-harbor match, as well as supplemental insurance, paid vacation, annual PTO, and paid company holidays paid annually.

WORKING LOCATION: Houston Office - 5718 Westheimer Road, 77057

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time

SCHEDULE: Monday to Thursday - 9 hours (in-office)/Friday - 4 hours (remote)

FLSA STATUS: Salary, Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Production Engineer will provide leadership and hands-on engineering support to Production and Production Engineering teams, focusing on well performance monitoring and field activities such as well completions, workover operations, and artificial lift. The role involves offering expertise from reservoir to separator, maximizing production, and solving production issues related to technologies used in plumbing, including injections, tubing, trees, and manifolds.

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-rounded Staff Production Engineer to apply and enhance their skills in a dynamic environment. You will have the chance to tackle both challenges and rewards while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals and projects. If you're eager to expand your current skill set, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor performance of wells within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Provide technical support to field operations personnel within assigned area of responsibility.
• Optimize well performance using system analysis skills and software following company drawdown limits.
• Review and evaluate production reports to determine any flow assurance issues and correct as necessary.
• Evaluate well tests to determine opportunities to optimize production by making choke changes and identify stimulation and remediation opportunities.
• Review and distribute workover and recompletion reports for accuracy, cost management and regulatory compliance.
• Work in conjunction with technical team and offshore operations personnel to set and achieve HSE, production, LOE and reserve replacement targets identified by management.
• Develop engineered work programs to achieve targeted improvements while complying with company safety, environmental and health best practices.
• Implement well work as necessary, including recompletions, stimulations, gas lift optimization, etc. using sound engineering practices and problem-solving skills. Manage these operations for technical sound and cost control.
• Strong commitment to Health, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory compliance.
• Duties and responsibilities as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ upstream oil and gas experience in production, facilities, or automation engineering
• 15+ years of experience in an oilfield production and completion environment with a high level of understanding in an offshore setting
• Experience with SCADA systems (CygNet, Iconics) and OSI PI
• Experience with databases and SQL Syntax
• Broad based and well-developed subsurface production engineering knowledge.
• Basic understanding of production facility equipment operations and automation concepts and their practical implementation
• Good understanding of related disciplines including Geology, Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering, Drilling and Economics.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to make technically and economically sound recommendations with incomplete information
• Strong advocate for the 'team' concept, with proven leadership abilities and a track record of effective team collaboration
• Strong technical writing and oral presentation skills in front of varying audiences from technicians to C-Suite, Board of Directors
• Knowledge of health, environmental and safety is the best practices.
• Familiarity with the following databases and systems: Rio, Carte, OSS, Harmony, PI, KBC, ARIES
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data quickly from multiple data sources with a variety of tools

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. W&T Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

W&T Offshore Inc. offers competitive total rewards including health & welfare benefits, 401k match, competitive pay and an annual bonus program (STI).

W&T Offshore does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may receive consideration for higher level role given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.