Optimization Engineer
Spring, Texas, United States
Sector:
Posted: 11/4/2025
Ref: BH-317464
MAIN FUNCTIONS
Value Chain Decision Support Engineers contributing to all stages of asset development and operation, inclusive of support to technology commercialization. Comprehensive daily system optimization of all production facilities, especially as regards to gas offtake management. Drive delivery of the stated agenda: Safe and efficient production delivery from the proved developed reserve base. Provide expert optimization of all production and injection systems throughout projects. Identify and help to deliver plans for safe and efficient debottlenecking activities. Support a healthy options hopper to underpin efficient impact-reducing and optimization opportunities.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to Level 1 and 2 tasks and responsibilities, Level 3:
• Recognize the HSE impact of all work; communicate as appropriate to possible stakeholders
• Ensure all shutdown plans and unplanned partial operation modes are evaluated for potential hazards Technical
• Maximize utilization of all facilities and production & injection systems to deliver SPU production target.
• Deeply understand surface system performance and connections, and support surface system optimization modeling efforts.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Planning to optimize the Production Impact Maintenance Plan, to minimize production impacts incurred as the result of planned & emergent maintenance activities.
• Understand, report, and minimize production and injection impacts , including deferred production from shut in wells, pressure restrictions, and bottlenecks
• Understand reservoir impacts from non-optimal injection, conformance issues, etc., and deliver impact-reducing proposals & activities
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Previous experience in a closely related position
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering within discipline
• Extensive knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
• Proficient in functional skills relevant to current work assignment in the planning, derived modeling, model validation, and scheduling or logistics technology areas.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Value Chain Decision Support Engineers contributing to all stages of asset development and operation, inclusive of support to technology commercialization. Comprehensive daily system optimization of all production facilities, especially as regards to gas offtake management. Drive delivery of the stated agenda: Safe and efficient production delivery from the proved developed reserve base. Provide expert optimization of all production and injection systems throughout projects. Identify and help to deliver plans for safe and efficient debottlenecking activities. Support a healthy options hopper to underpin efficient impact-reducing and optimization opportunities.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to Level 1 and 2 tasks and responsibilities, Level 3:
• Recognize the HSE impact of all work; communicate as appropriate to possible stakeholders
• Ensure all shutdown plans and unplanned partial operation modes are evaluated for potential hazards Technical
• Maximize utilization of all facilities and production & injection systems to deliver SPU production target.
• Deeply understand surface system performance and connections, and support surface system optimization modeling efforts.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Planning to optimize the Production Impact Maintenance Plan, to minimize production impacts incurred as the result of planned & emergent maintenance activities.
• Understand, report, and minimize production and injection impacts , including deferred production from shut in wells, pressure restrictions, and bottlenecks
• Understand reservoir impacts from non-optimal injection, conformance issues, etc., and deliver impact-reducing proposals & activities
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Previous experience in a closely related position
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering within discipline
• Extensive knowledge of discipline design standards, specifications, codes, and appropriate safety criteria
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
• Proficient in functional skills relevant to current work assignment in the planning, derived modeling, model validation, and scheduling or logistics technology areas.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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