Senior Operations Engineering Tech

U.S. Energy Development Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Parental leave

Wellness reimbursement

Weekly lunches

Collaborative culture

Job summary

U.S. Energy is seeking a Senior Operations Engineering Technician to serve as the engineering data expert supporting drilling, completions, production, and operations.

You will manage critical databases, develop reporting, and provide information our engineers rely on to optimize performance. The role sits at the center of our engineering organization, requiring exceptional attention to detail, strong technical aptitude, and a passion for building reliable systems that improve decision‑making

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience supporting upstream engineering, drilling, completions, or production operations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Experience with engineering data management and platforms listed above.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator for WellView, ensuring accurate well setup, system integrity, and ongoing data quality.
• Maintain engineering data across WellView, ZoneVu, FDG, and related platforms through QA/QC and administration.
• Verify wellbore documentation, as‑drilled surveys, and plat maps for accuracy.
• Support engineering systems including CygNet, SCADA, and FDG.
• Collect, organize, and analyze drilling and completion data, post‑job reports, and operational documentation.
• Develop recurring operational reports, dashboards, and analytics using Excel, Spotfire, and other tools.
• Provide engineers and leadership with accurate, timely data to support planning and decision‑making.

Tools

WellView

ZoneVu

FDG

Spotfire

CygNet

SCADA

Excel

Job description

Senior Operations Engineering Technician

Turning Operational Data into Engineering Insight.

At U.S. Energy, "Strive for Excellence" isn't just a motto—it's how we operate. For more than 45 years, we've built a differentiated approach to developing onshore North American energy projects through disciplined execution, technical expertise, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results for our partners.

We're looking for a Senior Operations Engineering Technician to join our Operations team and serve as the engineering data expert supporting drilling, completions, production, and operations. If you enjoy turning complex operational data into meaningful insights that drive decisions, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact.

The Opportunity

This role sits at the center of our engineering organization, supporting drilling, completions, production, and operations by ensuring the integrity of our engineering data and systems. You'll manage critical operational databases, develop reporting and analytics, support WellView administration, and provide the information our engineers rely on to optimize performance and execute safely.

Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong technical aptitude, and a passion for building reliable systems that improve decision‑making across the organization.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the primary administrator for WellView, ensuring accurate well setup, system integrity, and ongoing data quality.
• Maintain engineering data across WellView, ZoneVu, FDG, and related platforms through QA/QC, validation, and system administration.
• Verify wellbore documentation, as‑drilled surveys, and plat maps for accuracy.
• Support engineering systems including CygNet, SCADA, and Field Data Gathering (FDG).

Drilling & Completions Support

• Collect, organize, and analyze drilling and completion data, post‑job reports, and operational documentation.
• Support engineering evaluations including pad lookbacks, pressure trends, cementing analysis, directional QA/QC, and frac performance reviews.
• Maintain engineering records and vendor documentation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop recurring operational reports, dashboards, and engineering analytics using Excel, Spotfire, and other reporting tools.
• Monitor operational metrics including drilling performance, completion activity, water usage, and cost tracking.
• Provide engineers and leadership with accurate, timely data to support operational planning and decision‑making.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, data quality, and engineering workflows.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and IT to enhance engineering systems and data reliability.
• Support special projects and initiatives that improve operational efficiency across the organization.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience supporting upstream engineering, drilling, completions, or production operations.
• Strong experience with WellView and engineering data management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and organize large datasets.
• Experience with engineering platforms such as FDG, ZoneVu, Spotfire, CygNet, SCADA, or similar systems is highly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Why U.S. Energy?

At U.S. Energy, you'll be part of a collaborative team where your work directly supports operational excellence and strategic decision‑making. We invest in our team members with meaningful career opportunities, challenging work, and one of the industry's most competitive benefits packages, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and eligible dependents
• 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 5%
• 100% tuition program for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Paid parental leave and family planning benefits
• Wellness reimbursement
• Weekly company‑provided lunches
• A collaborative culture where innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued every day