Production Engineer - Canonsburg, PA

Position Summary:

Production Engineer position that is responsible for job execution and overall performance of the Production program. Provides conceptual ideas and cost estimates for strategic portfolio decisions. Continuously works on improving cost and cycle time efficiency through technical research and offset data analysis. Requires limited technical supervision on a daily basis and utilizes available resources on a frequent basis

Responsibilities:

• Work with the field operations team to provide engineering support for troubleshooting
• Assist in optimizing production during normal and upset conditions
• Review candidates for artificial lift, create procedures and execute projects while tracking cost
• Monthly accruals for operating expenses
• Recommend, build cost estimates, and create procedures for all workovers including, but not limited to; well cleanouts, tubing installs, tubing repairs, capillary string installation, plunger lift installation, fishing operations
• Ensure adherence with environmental compliance, safety policies and regulatory standards
• Perform production troubleshooting and artificial lift analysis/optimization on producing wells
• Provide well surveillance on a day-to-day basis using available real time data streams, field reporting, cumulative production, ratios, etc., in order to efficiently produce the wells and to meet production and financial targets
• Track and monitor lease operating expense for the wells assigned
• Perform economic evaluation on production projects
• Field work (as needed)
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Equipment/Machinery: Microsoft Office, Open Invoice, Spotfire, WellView, Aucerna, OVS, IHS Optimize, Echometer Hardware and Software (TAM), SQL Management Studio

Physical Requirement Considerations (see footnote): Data Entry, Filing, Sitting, Typing, Vision, Writing, Kneeling, Squatting, Walking

Working Conditions: Working conditions vary based on the location of the work performed. Work performed in an office is typically in a climate controlled indoor setting. Work performed in the field may require the employee to be subjected to seasonal field conditions ranging from normal to extreme temperature and weather conditions and employees must be able to work in remote, isolated areas.

Physical Requirement Considerations: The physical requirements that are defined above are the most common requirements for this role. Exact physical requirements may vary for many reasons, including but not limited to physical location, working conditions, and responsibilities not specifically listed in this description. Final determination of physical requirements will be made by the supervisor.

Telecommuting Eligibility: Jobs with responsibilities primarily done via computer and/or phone successfully may be considered eligible to telecommute. If a job is eligible for telecommuting but an individual employee's performance is not satisfactory, the employee may be required to work in the office until the work performance has developed to a satisfactory level. Telecommuting is not an entitlement, and it does not change the terms and conditions of employment with the Company.