Remote Completions Engineer (On-site)

ProPetro Services, Inc; Midland (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPetro Services, Inc is seeking a Remote Completions Engineer (RCE-1) to support live hydraulic fracturing operations from the Remote Operations Center. You will monitor treatment data, coordinate with field leadership, and ensure accurate stage and job reporting.

Responsibilities include reviewing schedules, tracking stage progression, and communicating with field personnel to maintain schedule integrity and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM discipline preferred.
• Completion of the Frac Completions Engineer Trainee program or equivalent ROC experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic fracturing operations, including stage execution, treatment schedules, and field-to-ROC communication.

Responsibilities

• Review treatment schedules, well information, material trackers, reporting templates, operator requirements, and communication expectations before job execution.
• Monitor live hydraulic fracturing operations from the ROC, tracking stage progression, treatment execution, operational timing, job status, and performance across multiple stations and operators.
• Track material usage and communicate discrepancies to support schedule alignment and reduce delays.
• Communicate with Service Supervisors and Operator Company Men via LTE radio and Teams for execution and escalation.
• Maintain accurate shift handoff documentation for remote engineers, field leadership, and customer reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Critical thinking

Field-to-ROC communication

Education

Petroleum Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Remote Completions Engineer RCE-1 supports live hydraulic fracturing operations from the Remote Operations Center by monitoring treatment data, communicating with field leadership, and maintaining accurate stage and job reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review treatment schedules, well information, material trackers, reporting templates, operator requirements, and communication expectations before job execution
• Monitor live hydraulic fracturing operations from the ROC, tracking stage progression, treatment execution, operational timing, job status, and performance across multiple active stations, data vans, and operators
• Track sand, chemical, and acid usage: communicate discrepancies with field personnel to support schedule alignment and reduce delays
• Communicate with Service Supervisors and Operator Company Men through LTE radio and Microsoft Teams to support job execution and issue escalation
• Maintain accurate shift handoff documentation for remote engineers, field leadership, and customer reporting requirements
• Validate treatment reports, material trackers, well information, customer documentation, and automated post-stage outputs for final reporting accuracy
• Support post-job closeout by organizing final job data and preparing information for internal review and customer discussions
• Utilize Microsoft 365 tools, engineering dashboards, and reporting systems to support real-time communication, data validation, documentation control, and shift coordination to support department digital evolution
• Maintain and enforce compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies
• Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) discipline preferred
• Completion of the Frac Completions Engineer Trainee program or equivalent field, engineering, or ROC experience preferred
• Working knowledge of hydraulic fracturing operations, including stage execution, treatment schedules, material tracking, equipment function, and field-to-ROC communication
• Ability to support up to two active stations, data vans, or operators under single-well frac, zipper frac, or simulfrac conditions
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Excel, including Teams, Outlook, file sharing, formulas, filtering, reporting, data validation, and documentation control
• Able to validate automated reporting outputs, identify exceptions, correct gaps, and maintain ownership of final deliverables
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including LTE radio communication with Service Supervisors, Operator Company Men, and internal leadership
• Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, attention to detail, coachability, and commitment to continuous improvement
• Able to work 12+ hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Progression to RCE-2 requires demonstrated performance, successful completion of the RCE-1 readiness test, and required certifications approved by Engineering leadership

Physical Demands

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 major responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, or walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must be capable of climbing, ascending, and descending ladders, stairs and elevated platforms. The employee must be capable of occasionally and safely lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs. independently while walking on uneven surfaces. The employee must be capable of safely lifting and/or moving at least 80lbs. in a team lifting setting/effort while walking on uneven surfaces.

This position requires the use of both arms and hands to perform simultaneous or coordinated actions to manipulate objects and operate equipment. This position requires dexterity of both hands to complete small precise tasks.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ProPetro is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.