Operations & Production Engineer

$$$ Sign On Bonus / $$$ Full Corporate Relocation Package This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ray Bahl Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $105,000 - $130,000 per year A bit about us: We’re partnering with a leading, privately held energy operator that specializes in acquiring and optimizing mature oil & gas assets across the U.S. This organization owns and operates the majority of its assets—meaning your work directly influences production, efficiency, and profitability on a daily basis. This is not a back-office engineering role—this is a hands-on, high-visibility position where your decisions drive real operational outcomes. Why join us? Designed to reward performance and support long-term success: Competitive base salary + performance-based bonuses Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match + retirement benefits Generous PTO + paid holidays Life & disability insurance Tuition assistance / professional development opportunities Wellness programs and employee support resources Flexible work environment with strong work-life balance focus Culture You’ll Join Collaborative, team-first environment with direct access to leadership Known for a friendly, relationship-driven culture with strong internal support Emphasis on empowering engineers to make decisions and drive change Stable organization with decades of success across market cycles Job Details What You’ll Be Doing Optimize field operations to increase production, reduce costs, and improve asset performance Analyze production data, identify trends, and implement efficiency improvements across wells and facilities Partner with field teams, operations, and leadership to execute production strategies Troubleshoot operational issues and recommend engineering solutions Support capital projects, workovers, and facility upgrades Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, uptime, and emissions reduction What They’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, or related) 2–4+ years of experience in oil & gas operations, production, or field engineering Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience working with production data, well performance, and field optimization Ability to work cross-functionally with field personnel and leadership Hands-on mindset with a desire to own outcomes—not just analyze them Why This Role Stands Out True operational ownership – Over 90% of assets are operated, so your work has an immediate impact High visibility – Work directly with decision-makers in a flat, collaborative structure Variety – Exposure to multiple basins, assets, and operational challenges Growth – Opportunity to expand into leadership, asset management, or technical specialization Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy