Production Engineer – Delaware Basin: Lift & Optimization

Permian Resources Corporation; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Permian Resources Corporation in Midland, Texas is seeking a Production Engineer reporting to the Lead Production Engineer to manage producing assets from cradle to grave for an assigned area. You will collaborate with the asset team and field personnel to optimize production, oversee flowback activities, and install initial lift systems.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering, 5+ years of experience with horizontal wells and artificial lift, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Petroleum preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in Production Engineering.
• Experience with horizontal wells and artificial lift systems (gas lift, ESP, rod pump).
• Proficiency with PC based programs, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint and Spotfire.
• Must be willing and able to work in-office in Midland, TX.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned production area within the Delaware Basin, with emphasis on horizontal wells producing on gas lift, ESP, and rod pump.
• Collaborate with field operations teams and other engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate with field operations to optimize base production and reduce downtime; spend time in the field weekly.
• Design, optimize, and troubleshoot artificial lift systems including gas lift, ESP, rod pump, jet pump and plunger lift.
• Track LOE and capital spending to ensure budgets; lead well reviews with field operations and reservoir engineers.

Skills

Production engineering

Horizontal wells experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

LOE stewardship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Spotfire

P2 Carte

Well View

InSpatial

Rod Star

Job description

Permian Resources Corporation in Midland, Texas is seeking a Production Engineer reporting to the Lead Production Engineer to manage producing assets from cradle to grave for an assigned area. You will collaborate with the asset team and field personnel to optimize production, oversee flowback activities, and install initial lift systems.

The ideal candidate has a BS in engineering, 5+ years of experience with horizontal wells and artificial lift, and strong communication skills.