Production Controls Engineering

Production & Facilities EngineerThe Production & Facilities Engineer is responsible for daily surveillance, optimization, and maintenance of upstream production systems and surface infrastructure. The engineer integrates real-time data analysis, field visits, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective production across multiple assets. The position combines technical design, operational troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance with hands-on support in the field.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesProduction Surveillance & Optimization:Monitor real-time production data via SCADA and production dashboards.Collaborate with operations to adjust choke settings, lift parameters, and flowback strategies.Participate in morning operations calls and lead daily/weekly performance reviews with field team.Artificial Lift and Equipment Management:Manage performance and run-life of artificial lift systems (rod pump, ESP, gas lift, plunger).Recommend and design lift optimization strategies based on well performance diagnostics.Maintain pump cards, vibration trends, and fluid level data for optimization.Facility Engineering and Maintenance:Coordinate and troubleshoot equipment failures (compressors, control valves, instrumentation).Generate facility sizing calculations and recommend debottlenecking solutions.Assist with new facility tie-ins and project execution:Track daily lease operating expenses (LOE) and optimize field cost drivers.Create or review AFEs for recompletions, workovers, compression installs, and facility upgrades.Approve invoices, confirm field work scope completion, and coordinate with procurement.Safety, Regulatory, and Compliance:Ensure field operations comply with internal safety standards and federal/state regulations.Participate in safety audits, HAZOP reviews, and risk assessments.Support environmental compliance efforts (e.g., vapor recovery, flare monitoring, SPCC plans).Oversee incident reports, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Work closely with field foremen, pumpers, automation techs, and lease operators.Coordinate with reservoir, completions, and drilling engineers for full asset optimization.Support planning and scheduling for facility construction and field development.Serve as the technical liaison between office engineering and field execution teams Daily Tools & Platforms Used.Data Analysis: Spotfire, Power BI, Excel dashboards, PHDWin.Design Tools: AutoCAD, Aspen HYSYS, PipeSim, Flaresim.OpenWells, WellView, SAP, Maximo.Qualifications:3-7 years of upstream oil & gas experience, preferably in production and surface facilities.Strong working knowledge of artificial lift design and facility engineering.Experience in field troubleshooting, failure analysis, and facility operations.Proficient in technical reporting, safety documentation, and regulatory requirements.Strong field presence with the ability to lead by example and communicate clearly with non-engineering field staff.