Operations Engineering Manager

Discovery Natural Resources LLC is a domestic, onshore exploration and production company with over 1,000 wells in operation in Texas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily activities of the Operations Engineering department. Monitor daily the status of well production and gathering conditions to maximize production performance across the company.
• Professionally develop personnel in the manager’s area of responsibility.
• Ensure all work performed adheres to Company standards and is in compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements. Maintain a work environment and culture focused on responsible stewardship of environmental and community resources as well as safety excellence.
• Work closely with field operations, engineers, geologists, administrative staff, and external parties to coordinate, execute, and advance all production and facilities activities. Serve as a resource to all necessary stakeholders to drive positive asset performance, leveraging strong technical expertise in a broad range of operations activities.
• Develop LOE and capital budgets for separation facilities, pipelines, tank batteries, ponds/impoundments, locations, roads, and injection facilities.
• Review and approve invoices for all services. Verify maintenance of consistent, accurate accounting of costs and events in daily reporting.
• Track capital and LOE spend and report on spend vs budget on a regular basis to include accrual estimates to Accounting for capital and LOE each month.
• Complete cost and performance analyses through performance lookbacks and AFE vs Actual reviews as necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining assigned capital budgets. Implement cost and efficiency studies to track expenditures and continually improve program economics.
• Prepare and review procurement documentation, assist in negotiations, and lead ongoing appraisal of all production related equipment and services.
• Prepare AFEs, lift designs, workover proposals, facilities recommendations, clean out procedures and any other documents as required.
• Support IC engineers in lift systems to include rod pump, ESP, gas lift, and plungers.
• Maintain a work environment and culture focused on DNR’s core values and operational excellence.
• Operate a vehicle safely in all weather conditions to drive to locations in rural/open range country.
• Participate in continuing education classes related to operations engineering and management as necessary to lead industry best practice and new technologies as a thought leader.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field of study. Other technical degrees will be considered in conjunction with substantial relevant experience.
• Targeting a minimum of 10 years of progressive oil and gas engineering experience, with 3 years in a leadership role with direct management responsibility.
• Experience in negotiating service contracts, GPAs, and similar commercial agreements.
• Experience in build out and operation of gathering and compression assets including management of regulatory compliance activities is a plus.

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to Discovery Natural Resources core values and job expectations.
• Ability to apply a creative approach to problem solving with a broad spectrum of technical issues.
• Capable of team building and mentoring to effectively develop personnel and multiply value creators.
• Thorough understanding of a broad range of engineering concepts. Competency in necessary technical areas such as algebra, trigonometry, fluid dynamics, physics, thermodynamics, etc.
• Self-motivated, ambitious individual with an internal drive to perform at the highest level.
• High-character individual who exhibits servant leadership and personal/professional humility.
• Strong work ethic, an aptitude to learn, and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks/projects to support broad business needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively work and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proactive approach to the management of Environmental, Health, and Safety standards.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and resourceful; able to handle multiple projects and achieve necessary results in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Experience in well construction design, directional drilling, rig operations, logging, cementation, stimulation design/ops, logistics, cased-hole wireline, wellbore cleanout, and/or fishing is positive.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word) to manipulate and interpret data and reports.
• Experience with energy industry software to include PowerBI, Spotfire, ARIES, WellView, SiteView, ProCount Suites, and AFE Navigator. Engineers will be expected to utilize Ignition, Carte, PipeSim, and other software tools.
• Ability to travel to field locations on short notice and/or for extended periods as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

• Estimated pay range: $190,000 – $265,000 (depending upon experience of the successful candidate)
• Eligible for short- and long-term incentives
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Hybrid work from home schedule available
• 9/80 work schedule

Most of the job is done in an office setting. Field travel required 10–15%; adverse weather conditions may exist. Variable work hours including nights and weekends.

NOTE: This job description is NOT intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Company