Senior Production Engineer - Data-Driven Oil Optimization

Chevron; Barcelona; On-site; VES 80,000,000 - 115,556,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Venezuela is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to develop and monitor databases and programming packages for well-parameter tracking in the Huyapari field, ensuring timely weekly/monthly reports and alerts. You will drive data-driven optimization of producing wells and support cross-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes digital, analytical, and workflow solutions to improve data quality and production efficiency while adhering to safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in petroleum, chemical or mechanical engineering with 10+ years in production engineering.
• Experience with database programming and SCADA integrations; proficiency in Access, VB, SQL, Oracle.
• Strong communication, teamwork, proactive and self-taught abilities.

Responsibilities

• Search for favorable conditions to maximize oil production while minimizing cost.
• Optimize well performance, integrity and reliability with focus on costs and capacity.
• Apply continuous improvement across the production system from reservoir to delivery.
• Create, manage and maintain producing-well databases for parameter evaluation.
• Resolve database problems and integrations with automation and IT disciplines.
• Support engineering teams in using well-automation tools for project work.

Skills

Programming

Data management

Microsoft Access

Visual Basic

SQL

Oracle

Power BI

Big Data

Education

Petroleum, Chemical or Mechanical Engineer

Tools

Power BI

Pipesim

SCADA

Job description

Chevron Venezuela is seeking a Senior Production Engineer to develop and monitor databases and programming packages for well-parameter tracking in the Huyapari field, ensuring timely weekly/monthly reports and alerts. You will drive data-driven optimization of producing wells and support cross-disciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes digital, analytical, and workflow solutions to improve data quality and production efficiency while adhering to safety and environmental standards.