Production Technologist

Shell; Texas; On-site; USD 167,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Shell is seeking a Production Technologist to join the WRFM Factory Interventions team in the GoA region. You will collaborate in multidisciplinary groups to deliver up to about 60 well interventions annually, balancing multiple assets and stakeholders.

The role requires strong communication, a robust technical background in Well Integrity and WRFM, and the ability to adapt quickly to Shell safety standards. You will guide interventions from opportunity framing to execution and review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field is required or preferred.
• 10+ years of industry experience with strong technical capabilities in well interventions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WRFM practices and Shell standards.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ~60 safe and effective well interventions per year in GoA with multidisciplinary teams.
• Own and manage multiple interventions from framing opportunities through execution and after-action review.
• Familiarize with Well Interventions process and Shell safety standards.
• Deliver using current standard and best practices; act as asset focal point for at least one asset.
• Collaborate with asset-facing PT and REs to manage the interventions funnel.
• Engage with TA's, Operations, and leadership to manage key stakeholders.

Skills

Well Integrity

WRFM

Inflow/Outflow modeling

Completion design

Sand Management

Intervention

Workover

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related technical field

Tools

Prosper

OFM

EC

Spotfire

Job description

Texas, United States of America

Job Family Group: Petroleum Engineering

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: October 20, 2026

Business Unit: Upstream

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Job Description

What's the role

The Production Technologist would be part of a WRFM Factory Interventions team, consisting of ~7 other subsurface staff, and work in multidisciplinary teams to deliver all well interventions in the Gulf of America (GoA). The role requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills as the successful candidate will be supporting interventions from multiple assets at the same time with various key stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

• Work in integrated multidisciplinary teams to deliver ~60 safe and effective well interventions per year
• Expected to be able to own and manage multiple interventions simultaneously from opportunity frame through execution and after-action review
• Expected to quickly become familiar with the Well Interventions process including the associated Shell safety standards
• Must quickly understand current ways of working for GoA interventions and be able to deliver using current standard and best practices
• Will be intervention asset focal point for at least one GoA asset and will be responsible for understanding all interventions and SIMOPs at that asset
• Work closely with the asset facing PT and RE's to fill the interventions funnel
• Actively manage key stakeholders including TA's, Operations, and operations leadership

Special Challenges

• Very high intervention activity level requires significant experience in ops facing PT roles ideally with significant and sustained intervention activity
• Strong documentation and verbal communication skills required
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal stakeholders, partners and government regulatory agencies
• Screen and incorporate new technology for well interventions where appropriate
• Identification and implementation of best practices and opportunities to streamline processes
• Be a committed leader and role model for goal zero and other HSSE initiatives

What you bring

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Bachelor's Degree in related technical field
• 10+ years industry experience complimented by a robust relevant technical skill set is strongly preferred
• Clear commitment to Goal Zero and proven HSSE track record
• Skill level in Well Integrity (eWIMS), WRFM, Inflow and Outflow modelling and enhancement techniques
• Knowledge level in Completion design, Sand Management, Intervention and Workover
• Skill in using industry software's like Integrated Production Modelling (principally well modeling e.g. Prosper), OFM, EC, Spotfire, scale prediction production system modeling
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well in a diverse, multidisciplinary team environment
• Deep understanding of WRFM practices, Shell Global WRFM standards, (D)WDP and Well Integrity Management processes
• Demonstrated mentoring and coaching ability. Self-starter / self-motivation is an essential requirement to provide effective support/advice

What we offer

The base salary range for this position is $167,000 - $251,000 per year. Individual pay will be based on various factors, such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skill level, seniority, and internal equity.

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs. Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan. Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.

Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance. Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives. For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays.

Additional information on Shell's US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html .

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You'll have the opportunity to develop the skills you