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Production Engineer

RigUp
Midland, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026 CLOSED ON 6/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Engineer position at RigUp?

Role: Well Management Engineer - Drillout

Our Vision: RigUp is where the best workers power the world’s most successful projects. We are united by a common mission: to deliver services and technology that fundamentally change how skilled workers and the businesses they serve get hard work done.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Well Management Engineer – Drillout to support and oversee drillout operations and broader well lifecycle activities. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing well operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective execution while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drillout operations, well interventions, production support, and well performance optimization. This position works closely with field personnel, engineering teams, and management to drive operational success and maximize asset value.

Responsibilities

Well Operations Management

  • Oversee and coordinate drillout operations and related well activities.
  • Monitor operational execution to ensure alignment with approved programs and objectives.
  • Track operational performance, costs, and key performance indicators.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency and well performance.

Planning & Execution

  • Develop, review, and support operational programs, procedures, and execution plans.
  • Coordinate schedules, logistics, personnel, and equipment requirements.
  • Ensure operational readiness and support intervention or remediation activities as needed.
  • Manage operational risks and support contingency planning.

Production & Performance Optimization

  • Monitor well performance and production data.
  • Identify optimization opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
  • Support artificial lift and production enhancement initiatives.
  • Analyze downtime events and develop mitigation strategies.

Workover & Well Intervention Support

  • Assist with planning and execution of well interventions, recompletions, and remedial operations.
  • Support well integrity management activities.
  • Coordinate with engineering, operations, and field personnel to ensure successful project execution.

Data Management & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate well records, operational reports, and documentation.
  • Track AFE performance, operational costs, and efficiency metrics.
  • Provide regular updates regarding operational status, risks, and performance trends.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

  • Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
  • Participate in risk assessments, safety reviews, and incident investigations.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Coordination

  • Serve as a liaison between field operations, engineering, contractors, and management.
  • Communicate operational priorities, risks, and performance updates.
  • Support cross-functional collaboration to achieve operational goals.

Skills And Qualifications

Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
  • Equivalent industry experience may be considered.

Required Experience

  • 5 years of oil and gas industry experience.
  • Direct experience with drillout operations required.
  • Experience supporting drilling, completions, production, workover, or plug and abandonment (P&A) operations.
  • Experience in well management, operations engineering, or field supervision roles.

Technical Skills

  • Strong understanding of well lifecycle management and field operations.
  • Knowledge of drilling, completions, drillout, intervention, and production processes.
  • Experience with production optimization and artificial lift systems.
  • Familiarity with well integrity management and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Experience using well databases, reporting platforms, and operational tracking systems.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

  • Ability to analyze operational data and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and risk management capabilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Communication & Leadership

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with field personnel, engineering teams, contractors, and management.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in the Midland/Odessa market.
  • Previous experience supporting unconventional oil and gas operations.
  • Familiarity with production reporting, well performance analysis, and operational dashboards.

Job Details

Location: Midland, TX

Pay: $116.21/per hr

Schedule: 5/2 Mon-Fri, 40 hour weeks

Salary : $116

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