D&C Engineer

Pilot Water Solutions•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Drilling & Completions Engineer is responsible for the planning and execution of safe and cost-efficient D&C and workover operations. This individual will collaborate with safety, operations, regulatory, engineering, and procurement to provide/update/execute D&C operations. This individual has strong communication skills with the ability to positively influence and work with Wellsite Supervisors, contractors and staff. Travel is expected for this position to other company locations, including but not limited to field sites and project-based areas. Salary commensurate with experience. The role will report to the Drilling & Completions Manager and be based in Houston, Texas or Midland, Texas. Pilot Water Solutions (“PWS”) is the most reliable name in water midstream. PWS is a full service, full life cycle water midstream company with assets across the Permian, Eagle Ford, Rockies, Haynesville, and Appalachia. With strategically located assets in the core of its basins, Pilot Water Solutions is positioned to meet the needs of its customers with best-in-class service and reliability.

Requirements

3 years of experience with D&C and workover operations
Proficient in well control, with detailed understanding of casing design, barriers, and well architecture
Ability to independently plan, execute, and troubleshoot D&C and workover operations for routine repairs, complex fishing, leak detection and casing repairs, and other unique/challenging operations
Detailed understanding of fishing tools and operations
Experience interpreting wireline logs including CBL, ultrasonic, leak detection,
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, working independently and as part of a team
Excellent with computer software including Microsoft office suite, D&C reporting software (such as Wellview / OpenWells / WellEZ)
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, consistently meets deadlines
Capacity to work effectively with changing priorities and interruptions
Strong analytical and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

8 years of experience with D&C and workover operations
2 years of experience developing workover procedures with technical competency specific to SWDs
WellEZ experience

Responsibilities

Prepares detailed procedures and SOPs as needed to ensure D&C operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and reliably in compliance with PWS and State safety and regulatory requirements
Performs detailed historical well reviews to ensure feasibility and accuracy of workover proposals
Generates cost estimates and AFEs for economic reviews and approvals
Works with procurement team to generate PO lists for cost tracking and payment
Remains engaged with ongoing operations, and works with Wellsite Supervisors to provide 24/7 rig support and advise on scope or procedural changes
Assist optimize rig scheduling to prioritize profitability, volumes, efficiency, and deadlines
Reviews daily workover reports for accurate and complete descriptions of operations, cost, and equipment
Analyzes cost and performance data, prepares detailed lookbacks to document learnings and identify opportunities for cost and efficiency improvements.
Travels to field to engage with Wellsite Supervisors and support operations as needed. There is no minimum travel requirement, but semi-regular trips should be expected to be most effective in the role.
Works with Regulatory Team to support all regulatory filing and ensure proper reporting and procedures adhere with regulatory requirements
Manages service quality by setting standards for vendors and engaging in performance feedback as needed.
Collaborates with Procurement to maintain vendor list and identify opportunities for cost improvements
Reviews and approves applicable tickets and invoices for accuracy and proper coding
Adheres and leads by example to regulatory and safety guidelines, as well as Company policies and procedures.
Stays up to date with new technologies and constantly look for ways to improve safety, efficiency, and cost
Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by leadership