Production Engineer (Shale & Tight)
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1The Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) in Bengaluru India brings together the resources and expertise of the Chevron global network with talent in India to enhance agility and technological innovation to optimize solutions for the worlds current and future energy one of the leading energy providers worldwide Chevron is involved in the production of crude oil and natural gas manufacturing of transportation fuels lubricants petrochemicals and additives and the development of enabling technologies.
Chevrons vision is to be the global energy company most admired for its people partnerships and performance. With a clear purpose to develop affordable reliable ever-cleaner energy that enables human progress we believe human ingenuity has the power to solve any challenge and overcome any obstacle. Meeting the worlds growing energy needs requires the pursuit of innovations and advancements that deliver a better future for all.
About the Position
The Production Engineer (Shale & Tight ) is part of the Production Engineering team within the Chevron ENGINE Center and is responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of subsurface operations across Chevrons Shale and Tight (S&T) assets. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize production and mitigate risks associated with the extraction of hydrocarbons from shale and tight formations.
Chevron ENGINE supports global operations and work hours are aligned to business needs. Standard working hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 1:30 PM to 10:30 PM Monday to Friday. These may evolve based on operational or business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Reliability Analysis: Conduct detailed reliability and risk assessments of subsurface equipment and processes identifying potential failure modes and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
Data Management: Utilize advanced data analytics to monitor performance metrics and trends providing insights and recommendations for improving asset reliability.
Collaboration: Work collaboratively with geoscientists reservoir engineers production engineers and other stakeholders to develop and implement reliability programs tailored to specific asset needs.
Failure Investigation: Lead root cause analysis of subsurface equipment failures develop corrective actions and implement preventive measures to enhance system reliability.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment design maintenance practices and operational procedures.
Technology Integration: Evaluate and integrate new technologies and methodologies that enhance the reliability and performance of subsurface operations.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all subsurface reliability activities comply with industry regulations and company standards.
Reporting: Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations on reliability performance trends and improvement initiatives to management and stakeholders.
About you
We know our greatest resource is the ingenuitycreativityand innovation of our people. Applications from motivated talented individuals with a keen interest in the energy industry are encouraged.
To be considered for this role applicants should have:
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Petroleum Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Strong understanding of subsurface equipment and technologies used in shale and tight formations.
Preferred Qualifications
5-10 years of experience in reliability engineering reservoirengineering or production engineering within the oil and gas industry with a focus on shale and tight oil and gas assets.
Proficiency in reliability engineering tools and methodologies such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) RCA and reliability modeling software.
Familiarity with industry regulations and best practices related to subsurface operations.
Selection Criteria 1
1. Technical Qualifications
Advanced Analytical Skills: Proficiency in using statistical and analytical tools to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights for reliability improvements.
Software Proficiency: Familiarity with industry-standard software and tools such as MATLAB Python or R for data analysis as well as specialized reliability modeling software like ReliaSoft or RAMS.
Reservoir Simulation: Experience with reservoir simulation software (e.g. Eclipse CMG Petrel) to model subsurface behavior and predict production performance.
Geomechanical Understanding: Knowledge of geomechanical principles and their application to assess wellbore stability and fracture propagation in shale and tight formations.
Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques: Understanding of EOR methods applicable to shale and tight reservoirs such as gas injection or chemical flooding and their impact on asset reliability.
Production Optimization: Experience in optimizing production systems including artificial lift technologies (e.g. ESPs rod pumps) and their reliability considerations.
Asset Integrity Management: Familiarity with asset integrity management practices including corrosion monitoring and control to ensure long-term reliability of subsurface equipment.
Well Intervention and Workover Strategies: Knowledge of well intervention and workover techniques to address subsurface reliability issues and enhance production efficiency.
Environmental and Regulatory Compliance: Understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements specific to shale and tight oil and gas operations.
Selection Criteria 2
2. Communication
Clarity and Precision: Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences including non-technical stakeholders.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including geoscientists reservoir engineers and other key stakeholders.
Reporting Skills: Proficient in preparing detailed reports and presentations with the capability to present findings and recommendations persuasively to management and team members.
Selection Criteria 3
3. Leadership Behaviors
Influence and Inspire: Ability to lead and motivate teams towards achieving reliability goals fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Decision Making: Demonstrated capability to make informed decisions under pressure balancing technical requirements with operational constraints.
Ethical Standards: Commitment to maintaining high ethical standards and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
Selection Criteria 4
4. Deliver Results
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of identifying issues developing solutions and implementing effective action plans.
Project Management: Experience in leading projects from conception to completion ensuring timely delivery of results that meet or exceed expectations.
Performance Monitoring: Skilled in using data analytics to monitor performance metrics identify trends and drive improvements in asset reliability and operational efficiency.
What we can offer you
Everything we do at Chevron is guided by our values and our commitment toThe Chevron Way.
Have the opportunity totakepartin world-leading energy projects advance your professionaldevelopmentand expand your career within an inclusiveandcollaborative workplace.
Join a workplace where innovation collaboration and safety are at the core of how we work.
Work in thoughtfully designed environments that support focus well-being and innovationenhanced by digital tools that enable seamless collaboration.
Grow through structured learning mentorship and opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that align with Chevrons values and business priorities.
Engage with emerging technologies and digital solutions that are shaping the future of energy and enterprise.
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ENGINE refers to the Chevron Engineering and Innovation ExcellenceCenter whichoperatesunder Chevron Global Technology and Services Private Limited an affiliate of Chevron Corporation. References to ENGINE in this document are for convenience only and do not denote a separate legal entity.
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Chevron works to meet the world's growing demand for energy by exploring for oil and natural gas; refining and marketing gasoline; producing chemicals and more.
