Production Engineer

COMPANY PROFILE

Diversified Energy Company is a U.S.-based independent energy company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol "DEC." Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Diversified acquires, operates and optimizes long-life natural gas and oil assets, supported by integrated midstream and marketing operations. Our disciplined approach focuses on improving the environmental and operational performance of the assets we operate and, at the end of their productive lives, retiring them safely and responsibly. With field operations across major energy-producing regions of the United States, our teams are committed to safe, efficient and responsible operations.


POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Production Engineer will be responsible for assisting with the planning and coordination of production operations across producing assets and must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously. The candidate must be able to handle office and field work and will be responsible for completing assignments independently and under general supervision.

Special focus will be placed on:

• Prepare project timelines, cost estimates and procedures, review reports and records for accuracy, tracks project costs, verify invoices and participate in post project analysis
• Follow plans, policies, and programs to optimize business unit performance
• Assume project management responsibilities and/or mentor less experienced staff if applicable
• Assist in development and execution of programs for non-critical operations and possibly some critical operations
• Participate in field activities and intermediate understanding of technologies and operations
• Understand and properly applies HSE guidelines
• Prepare field reviews, wellbore schematics, cost estimates and procedures for downhole and surface operations; analysis of production and pressure data; basic understanding of reservoir engineering and economic evaluations
• Provide daily surveillance and evaluation of producing and injection wells in assigned areas, assuring that performance is maximized
• Work as an active member of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring thorough communication between departments
• Participate in the planning and design of production, remedial and other well operations as required to optimize asset performance
• Make formal recommendations and perform economic analyses for recommended projects
• Write procedures and justification for approved optimization / well intervention / remedial projects in assigned areas
• Prepare concise reports and presentations as required for management
• Provide engineering support for ongoing operations in assigned areas.
• May require regular travel to field locations
• Analyze results of implemented projects and present same to peers and management
• Identify and document best practices for production of well intervention
• Identify underperforming wells/areas and recommend appropriate action so that the asset is optimized
• Respond quickly to the needs of field personnel so that well production is maximized and downtime is minimized
• Provide engineering support for various divisional initiatives and studies as required
• Communicate effectively with field personnel and track projects that have been recommended
• Track capital expenditures and LOE in assigned areas.
• Perform trend analyses, prepare forecasts and budgets as needed
• Perform/oversee production-related administrative and regulatory duties as required
• Analyze and make recommendations for proposed non-op related work within assigned area
• Understand and follow all safety practices

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Engineering degree required; Petroleum Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 3 years' related experience is required
• Proficient computer skills with MS Office; experience with Power BI is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform economic analysis and justification; experience with Aries is a plus
• Good teamwork and collaboration skills considered mandatory
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Highly motivated individual who works well in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to travel to the field
• Demonstrated experience in artificial lift design and application, well completion, remedial well work, and related field experience.
• Demonstrated experience working in cross-functional teams
• Prior experience in EOR and flood fields preferred

Office Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.