Production Engineer Lead

Company Information

QB Energy is a Denver-based upstream natural gas company committed to delivering value through responsible acquisition development and production that benefits both shareholders and stakeholders by operating efficiently sustainably and with cutting-edge technology.

QB Energy operates in the Piceance Basin of Western Colorado currently operating about 400000 net acres. The company develops and operates upstream gathering compression processing and fractionation assets with a focus on safety environmental stewardship and community engagement. Initiatives such as zero-flaring methane emissions reduction water recycling and wildlife mitigation help minimize footprint while maximizing long-term value.

Job Summary

The Production Engineering Lead is a working technical leader responsible for day-to-day production engineering support and optimization of operated assets. This role leads production engineering activities related to well performance artificial lift production optimization workover engineering and plug and abandonment (P&A) engineering operations while also supervising production engineers and technicians. The position is accountable for identifying and executing value-enhancing opportunities supporting safe and compliant operations managing engineering workflows and priorities and providing technical and economic justification for interventions and projects. This role is expected to remain hands-on in engineering analysis problem solving planning and execution support while building a high-performing engineering.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead production engineering efforts to optimize well performance reduce downtime and maximize asset value across the operated portfolio.
• Oversee and improve artificial lift strategy design troubleshooting and performance for applicable lift systems.
• Identify evaluate and execute workover recompletion and intervention opportunities including engineering design economic justification AFE preparation and post-job review.
• Oversee P&A engineering activities including candidate selection planning cost estimating procedure development and regulatory support.
• Provide technical and economic analysis to support production forecasting operating cost management budgeting and capital allocation decisions.
• Supervise production engineers and technicians by setting priorities reviewing work mentoring team members and driving accountability and development.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations reservoir geology finance regulatory and other stakeholders to align priorities and deliver safe compliant and cost-effective outcomes.

Supervisor Duties

• Lead mentor and develop production engineering staff and engineering technicians.
• Establish clear goals and performance expectations for the team.
• Develop work plans schedules and priorities for engineering support across producing assets.
• Participate in hiring training and performance management for assigned personnel.
• Foster a collaborative disciplined and solutions-oriented team culture.

Qualifications

Education:

• A minimum of a B.S. in petroleum mechanical or chemical engineering required.

Experience:

• 12 years of experience in oil and gas production operation with an emphasis on natural gas production required

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to develop engineers and technical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to work effectively across engineering operations reservoir geology finance and regulatory functions.
• Collaborative team-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic integrity and composure under pressure.

Specialized knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of production engineering conceptsincluding well surveillance production optimization RTAAnalysis and intervention
• Understanding/ application of ECMC BLM UDOGM rules and regulations
• Experience with cost analysis variances budgeting and economics
• Competency in writing well work procedures and knowledge of infrastructure and facility operations
• Proven record of engineering leadership to identify opportunities and improve operations in terms of safety integrity and reliability
• Proficient with Peloton ProdView (or similar production data software) WellView Spotfire MS Windows Office Suite applications. Experience with SQL and ComboCurve a plus.

Licenses/ Certifications:

• Achieved or are pursuing a Professional registration strongly preferred.
• Current Well Control Certificate preferred.

Compensation

The base compensation for this role in this location is targeted between $191000 and $252000 annually. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the range listed above.

Benefits and Perks

As an employee of QB Energy youll enjoy an impressive benefits package:

• Medical Plan: QB Energy offers multiple medical plans to choose from

o Lowest level plan premiums are covered at 100% for employees and dependents

• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Long-term disability life insurance and AD&D covered by QB Energy
• 401lk plan: QB Energy matches 100% of employee contributions up to the first 6% of compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Paid parking or RTD pass
• Onsite Gym
• Cellphone reimbursement

Work Conditions

Location:

This position is in Denver CO. Candidates currently residing in locations outside of daily commuting distance will be considered however it is the expectation that the selected individual will be available at the work location.

Work Environment:

This position operates in an office environment. This entails working inside an office space wherein employees may be provided a public workstation (cubicle) or private office. From time to time the role will require field visits where exposure to extreme weather conditions fumes airborne particles vibrations dust electrical charges and other unforeseen exposures may be encountered.

Physical Demands:

In the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this job the employee is required to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and view a computer terminal for prolonged periods of time. While at work sites the employee will be expected to walk and stand. Individuals might be asked to climb balance stoop kneel crouch reach and/or crawl. Individuals might be required to lift carry push or pull up to 50 the performance of this position.

Position Type and Working Hours:

This is a full-time position. Core work hours are from 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Monday Thursday and 8:00am 12:00pm on Friday. Employees must be capable and willing to work overtime as required and to participate in occasional meetings events seminars conferences or other activities outside of typical work hours. Employees responsible for project operations are expected to monitor and in some cases respond to emails calls or texts outside of business hours.

Travel:

Occasional travel to work site locations may be expected. Overnight stays may be required from time to time for training seminars field visits or visits to onsite locations.

Additional Information

Disclaimer:

This job posting is not intended to contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The Company reserves the right to change or assign additional duties responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.

Hiring Practices:

QB Energy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race color religion national origin age sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) marital status ancestry physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact HR Manager at .

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