Senior Production Engineer: Optimization & Asset Strategy

Ascent Resources; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

401(k)

PTO based on experience

Tuition assistance after 1 year

Twelve paid holidays

Volunteer opportunities

Gym on-site

Job summary

Ascent Resources is seeking a Sr. Production Engineer at its corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK. The role involves surveillance and optimization of production, engineering studies, and working with partners, service companies, and regulators to ensure efficient operations.

The candidate should have 5–12 years of oil and gas experience and a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, with strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with unconventional asset development and artificial lift techniques.
• Proven ability to reduce LOE and manage multiple projects.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Well surveillance and optimization.
• Conduct engineering studies.
• Evaluate feasibility and economics of proposed projects.
• Resolve existing or potential complex production challenges.
• Asset management planning.
• Workover design and execution.
• Production equipment design and troubleshooting.
• Cost estimating and budgeting.
• Interfacing with working interest partners, service companies and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Unconventional asset development

Artificial lift techniques

LOE reduction

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Ascent Resources is seeking a Sr. Production Engineer at its corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK. The role involves surveillance and optimization of production, engineering studies, and working with partners, service companies, and regulators to ensure efficient operations.

The candidate should have 5–12 years of oil and gas experience and a bachelor’s degree in Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, with strong communication and project management skills.