Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Production Engineer / Technician to support oil and gas production operations through data analysis, reporting, system management, and operational improvement. This position works closely with engineering, operations, and field teams to monitor production performance, identify inefficiencies, improve reporting processes, and support regulatory compliance.
The ideal candidate combines an understanding of oilfield operations with strong analytical and technical skills. Experience with production management systems such as WellView and ProdView, along with tools such as Power BI, Spotfire, and Excel, is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operational Support
- Monitor and analyze daily production volumes, downtime, equipment performance, and other key operating metrics.
- Identify production trends, anomalies, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- Assist engineering and field teams with production analysis, troubleshooting, and performance reporting.
- Work with operations personnel to validate production data and investigate discrepancies.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to production performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Data Management & Reporting
- Collect, validate, organize, and maintain production and operational data from WellView, ProdView, SCADA, and other systems.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports used to track production KPIs, equipment performance, downtime, and operational trends.
- Perform routine data quality checks to ensure information is accurate, consistent, and complete.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production reports for engineering, operations, and management.
- Develop Excel-based tools, models, and reports using advanced formulas, pivot tables, and other analytical functions.
Systems & Data Visualization
- Develop and maintain dashboards using Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau, or similar visualization platforms.
- Improve the accessibility and usability of production and operational data for field and management teams.
- Assist with the development and optimization of automated reporting processes.
- Use SQL, Python, or similar tools for data extraction and analysis when applicable.
- Identify opportunities to eliminate manual processes and improve the efficiency of data collection and reporting.
Regulatory & Compliance Support
- Assist with the preparation and submission of required production and regulatory reports.
- Maintain accurate documentation for audits, inspections, and internal reporting requirements.
- Support compliance with applicable local, state, and federal oil and gas regulations.
- Monitor production and operational information for potential reporting or compliance issues.
Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Work closely with production engineers, field personnel, operations teams, and management to provide accurate and timely information.
- Translate production data into practical recommendations that support operational decision-making.
- Provide support and training related to production systems, dashboards, reporting tools, and data-entry procedures.
- Recommend improvements to data collection, reporting, and operational workflows.
- Support technology and digital transformation initiatives designed to improve production visibility and operational performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical or industry experience will also be considered.
- 2–5 years of relevant experience, preferably within oil and gas, energy, production operations, or a related industrial environment.
- Experience with WellView, ProdView, or similar oilfield production and operations software.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Experience with Power BI, Spotfire, Tableau, or similar reporting and visualization tools.
- Working knowledge of SCADA systems and production data preferred.
- SQL, Python, scripting, or database experience is a plus.
- Understanding of oilfield operations, production processes, equipment performance, and production metrics.
- Familiarity with regulatory and environmental reporting requirements within the oil and gas industry is preferred.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineers, field personnel, management, and other stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be comfortable working at the intersection of production operations, engineering, and data. This individual enjoys digging into production information, identifying problems, improving processes, and providing engineers and field teams with reliable information they can use to make better operational decisions.