Operations Engineer

CSI Recruiting is working with a Fort Worth-based upstream oil & gas company on their need to hire an experienced Operations Engineer to focus on domestic, onshore assets. The Operations Engineer oversees the daily operation of wells, including constant monitoring of well performance, planning, and supervising workover operations to maximize recovery and optimizing artificial-lift and pipe flow systems. Responsible for the design and implementation of well completions and surface production facilities. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze, interpret, and optimize the performance of individual wells Determine the most efficient means to develop the field, considering the viscosity of the crude oil, the gas-to-oil ratio, the depth and type of formation, and the project economics Identify wells for production enhancements Maximize the daily production and ultimate recovery of producing properties through optimum operational procedures Communicate frequently and effectively with field personnel Travel to the field and oversee large-scale projects Perform open hole and cased hole log evaluation Recommend wells for recompletion or abandonment Responsible for cost containment and regulatory compliance Explore additional technologies to enhance production from wells in decline Work closely with Reservoir Engineers and Geologists to determine the optimal approach for a particular field Coordinate all phases of completion and workover operations Oversee State, Federal, and Environmental Compliance Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering 3-8 years of Operations Engineering experience preferred Experience in rod pump artificial lift operations preferred (Rodstar, XSPOC, Petra, Prodview, etc.) Experience in horizontal frac and refrac operations is a plus Experience in horizontal wellbore cleanout operations is a plus. Knowledge of petroleum engineering operations and production methods for oil and natural gas recovery Detail-oriented and highly organized with an ability to manage information, time, and prioritize tasks to maximum efficiency Must be able to multitask and work independently to achieve critical deadlines Effective written and verbal communication skills