Production Engineering Manager - Permian

SM-Energy Company • Midland, TX

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About The Position

The Production Engineering Manager is responsible for engineering aspects related to supporting the development plan and overseeing execution of asset development plans. This includes the review and continuous monitoring of annual budgets to ensure alignment with the organization's objectives. The manager ensures that engineering outputs are designed and delivered to meet established business goals, focusing on operational risk management, production optimization, safety, and cost effectiveness. Serving as an interdisciplinary coordinator, the manager works to guarantee efficient project execution across multiple teams. Additional responsibilities encompass making recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, or changes in personnel status, as well as planning and implementing internal training programs. A thorough understanding of company and industry products is required for success in this role.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering is required for this position.
• Minimum of 10 years of related industry experience, including at least 2+ years of direct supervisory or team‑leadership experience within engineering or oil and gas operations.
• Proven experience overseeing teams, managing performance, and guiding professional development.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional projects and leading technical decision‑making processes.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications, and experience in leading teams using industry and company software is key to the role.
• Demonstrated ability to apply broad and deep knowledge of production engineering principles, advanced techniques, and the ability to modify and extend established theories.
• Strong understanding of property valuation methods, regulatory requirements, leasing and land operations, basic oil and gas accounting, and budgeting.
• Proficient in resource play evaluation methods and risk analysis.
• Knowledgeable about multiple basins and resources.

Responsibilities

• Translate organizational goals into clear engineering priorities
• Anticipate operations challenges and proactively identify opportunities to improve safety, production and cost performance
• Guide teams in aligning technical decisions with long-term asset development strategies
• Build, develop, and mentor high‑performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement
• Provide clear performance expectations, timely feedback, and career development support tailored to individual strengths
• Lead consistency and professionalism, modeling the company’s core values in all interactions
• Promote strong relationships with field operations, other disciplines, and key partners to ensure unified project execution
• Facilitate open communication, ensures discipline‑specific inputs are clearly represented, and removes barriers to collaboration
• Demonstrate adaptability when coordinating across multiple disciplines and changing project priorities
• Make sound, data‑driven decisions that balance technical feasibility, operational risk, and business objectives
• Exercise strong situational awareness, particularly regarding safety‑critical or time‑sensitive scenarios
• Influence decision‑making by presenting clear options, trade‑offs, and risk analyses
• Set and enforce high standards for quality, technical rigor, and operational discipline
• Drive efficiency by identifying improvement opportunities, implementing best practices, and leveraging emerging technologies
• Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences, ensuring clarity, transparency, and relevance
• Keep leadership and stakeholders informed of project status, risks, and results in a timely and accurate manner
• Represent the engineering team professionally in internal and external interactions, including with vendors, contractors, and regulatory bodies

Benefits

• SM Energy offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Careers :: SM Energy Company (SM) (sm-energy.com) [https://www.sm-energy.com/careers].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees