Sr. Production Engineer

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

Position Title: Sr. Production Engineer

Description: Ascent Resources is seeking a Senior Production Engineer. This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK and reports to the Production Engineering Manager. The Production Engineer performs all conventional aspects of engineering work and requires the individual to be well rounded in experience and/or education in the various areas of production and operations engineering.

Primary Duties & 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Requirements:

• Well versed in unconventional asset development and artificial lift techniques
• Proven experience in LOE reduction
• Extreme level of detail orientation with a high level of accuracy
• Ability to foster high level of confidence and reliability in thought processes and results
• Professional and polished demeanor
• Ability to work directly with all levels of personnel, from top management to lease operators
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects against assigned deadlines
• Demonstrated maturity in handling confidential data

Education & Work Experience Required

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• 5 - 12 years of professional oil and gas exploration and production experience

Ascent Benefits

• Benefits start day one
• Generous 401(k)
• PTO based on industry or job-related experience
• Tuition assistance after 1 year
• Twelve paid holidays
• Many volunteer opportunities
• Gym on-site, plus gym reimbursement

Ascent Resources provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ascent complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.