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Operations Engineer

Matador Resources
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Operations Engineer is charged with overseeing completion operations, including design, planning, budgeting, procurement, vendor selection, 24/7 on-call coordination with the field and performing post job analyses. The Operations Engineer is also an integral member of an Area Asset Team and works in a collaborative environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering support to field operations staff during complex completion operations.
  • Perform in-depth analysis of costs and operations performance to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Initiate technical studies and trials, and make recommendations to improve well performance, reduce costs and overcome operational challenges.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance in concert with EHS personnel.
  • Explore additional technologies, both downhole and on surface, to increase operational efficiencies and lower costs.
  • Work closely with other team members / disciplines to determine optimal operational approaches for particular wells and/or fields.
  • Coordinate with all phases of drilling, facilities, midstream, and production operations throughout the life cycle of a well.
  • Interface with Land, Accounting, Geology, Regulatory, Engineering, and other departments to coordinate the daily operations of completing oil and gas wells.
  • Work closely with management to meet corporate goals.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Proactively improve technical skills and stay up to date with new technology through training, attendance at industry meetings, and develop effective relationships both internal and external to the Matador organization.
  • Travel regularly to field for direct operations supervision and interaction with field personnel.

JOB BENEFITS

Compensation includes industry competitive salary commensurate with experience, performance incentives, plus medical and dental benefits, 401(k), etc. Details are available upon application.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

  • B.S. degree in Petroleum Engineering, or related degree with oil and gas experience
  • Preferred 3-5 years industry experience with 3 years of operations or production engineering experience
  • Permian Basin and/or Delaware Basin field operations experience is a plus
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, WellView, Rodstar, Tibco Spotfire, PowerBI
  • Professional Engineer License a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interface with company management and field personnel a must
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure, and follow through with assigned tasks with limited supervision
  • Willing to make frequent on-site field visits

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