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Operations Engineer in The Woodlands

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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The position will be based out of the company’s office in The Woodlands, Texas. Candidate will be responsible for production and completions monitoring & optimization, well work planning & execution, and artificial lift design & evaluation. With minimal supervision, must be able to handle multiple projects while working on both office and field work simultaneously. Must work well in a team setting and communicate effectively with a strong emphasis on safety.

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Description of Tasks:

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  • Monitor Daily production and work with field personnel to maximize operating cash flow.
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  • Perform production optimization activities to ensure reliability and maximize well performance/production.
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  • Prepare cost estimates and procedures for well completion operations, remediation/workover operations, prepare economic evaluation, review reports, communicate with field supervisors, track costs, verify invoices and perform post job analysis.
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  • Design, analyze and optimize artificial lift systems with a focus on ESP and rod lift.
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  • Track capital expenditures and LOE in assigned areas. Perform trend analyses, prepare forecasts and budgets as needed.
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  • Support the planning and execution of completion operations for new wells and recompletions.
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  • Assist with frac design reviews, stage planning, and operational logistics
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  • Understand and follow all safety policies & procedures based on company HSE program.
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  • Produce technical reports and presentations.
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  • Be available and willing to make field visits, as needed.
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  • Communicate effectively with field personnel.
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QUALIFICATIONS:

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  • Engineering degree required; Petroleum Engineering .
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  • 2 – 10 years of industry related experience.
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  • Proficient computer skills with MS Office.
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  • Experience with Industry related software ideal (Rod Star, Scout, ComboCurve, Wiserock, etc.).
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  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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  • Ability to perform economic analysis and justification.
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  • Highly motivated individual who works well in a fast-paced environment.
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Operations Engineer in The Woodlands

The Woodlands, TX
Full time

Published on 09/16/2026

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