<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Petroleum Engineer
FLSA Status: Salary, Exempt
Salary: BOE
Location: Hobbs NM, Perryton TX, Woodward OK
Mewbourne Oil Company believes in developing well rounded engineers by providing training in all disciplines of operations, including drilling, completion, production, and HSE. Our “boots on the ground” philosophy puts operations engineers as close to the wellsite as possible to streamline supervision and ensure efficient and responsible operations.
Possible Ares of Responsibility:
<ul>
<li>Drilling: design and supervise the drilling process, select the drilling techniques, equipment, and materials needed.</li>
<li>Completion: Design and wellsite supervision of perforating, hydraulic fracturing, acidizing, and drill-outs. Material sourcing and logistics related to each. </li>
<li>Production: monitor production rates and implement strategies to maximize extraction efficiency. This may involve artificial lift design, surface equipment design, chemical program design, evaluation of compression, emission control design, automation, troubleshooting problems such as equipment malfunctions or wellbore integrity issues. Design facilities for separation and measurement of oil, gas, and water. Coordinate pipeline connections to midstream providers.</li>
</ul>
Possible Additional Duties:
<ul>
<li>Troubleshoot problems related to each discipline. </li>
<li>Analyze data and performance metrics to drive future efficiency gains.</li>
<li>Write procedures and AFEs for projects. Manage project budgets and expenses by estimating costs for equipment, materials, and labor. Identify cost-saving opportunities and strive to optimize project economics.</li>
<li>Stay up to date on industry advancements and research new technologies to improve extraction techniques, increase production rates, and reduce environmental impact.</li>
<li>Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, landmen, drilling crews, and environmental scientists, to achieve project objectives collaboratively.</li>
<li>Maintain detailed records of operations, including drilling logs, production data, and environmental monitoring reports, and prepare technical reports and presentations for management and regulatory agencies.</li>
</ul>
Required Skills/Abilities: 
<ul>
<li>Technical Proficiency</li>
<li>Analytical Skills</li>
<li>Problem-solving Skills</li>
<li>Computer Literacy</li>
<li>Communication Skills</li>
<li>Project Management</li>
<li>Attention to Detail</li>
<li>Safety Consciousness</li>
<li>Adaptability</li>
<li>Ethical Conduct</li>
</ul>
Education and Experience:
<ul>
<li>B.S. in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering</li>
<li>2-5 years of relevant experience.</li>
<li>Oil and gas experience required.</li>
</ul>

Petroleum Engineer

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Petroleum Engineer 
 
Location: Houston, Texas 
Position Status: FT (Full-time)
FLSA Status: Exempt

Company Profile:
CNPC USA is a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Company and serves as the North American headquarters. Our goal is to provide innovation, research, and development of new technologies for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production.
Job Summary:

CNPC USA is actively seeking creative, innovative, best-in-class experts to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for a mid-senior Petroleum Engineer. The right candidate will be responsible for reservoir engineering and EOR projects. 
This position will report to the Vice President of CNPC USA Corp. in the Geosciences department. 

Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with engineers on global teams to analyze field performances and advise on improving recovery.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with Wells &amp; Geoscience experts on implementing successful development plans. </li>
<li>Monitor reservoir data and provide insights and recommendations based on analysis.</li>
<li>Perform reservoir simulations, including model initialization, history matching and forecasting.</li>
<li>Generate flow streams through the uses of material balance, analogs and simulations. / analogs / simulation.</li>
<li>Generate plots and reports to communicate field performances.</li>
<li>Analyze field data to establish trends, recognize deviations, and identify data quality issues.</li>
<li>Conduct reservoir characterizations and uncertainty studies in both conventional and unconventional resources.</li>
<li>Build/sustain proprietary reservoir engineering technology.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Conduct all business activities in agreement with CNPC USA’s Core Values.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
</ul>

Key Skills:

<ul>
<li>Demonstrated ability to deliver on time, on target, with quality and sustainability.</li>
<li>Strong reservoir engineering &amp; simulation skills.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Experimental study experience is a plus. Experience in experimental study, is a plus. </li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Strong understanding of reservoir surveillance and field management. Must have strong, excellent and demonstrated knowledge/experience with the following: </li>
<li>Reservoir surveillance;</li>
<li>Field management;</li>
<li>Petrophysics;</li>
<li>Rock mechanics;</li>
<li>Fluid mechanics;</li>
<li>Porous media flow;</li>
<li>Fluid phase behaviors, and </li>
<li>CCUS.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Excellent writing and presentation skills.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications:
<ul>
<li> Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.</li>
<li>Master or Doctoral degree in Petroleum and/or related Engineering field.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience in reservoir engineering, monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing reservoir performances.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with IOR/EOR, including pilot design, execution, and production optimization for chemical/gas/thermal/microbial EOR projects.</li>
<li>Experience with unconventional reservoirs and hydraulic fracturing techniques is a plus.</li>
</ul>
Work Environment: 
This job operates in a professional office environment which routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing, the ability to lift 20 lbs. and bending is required.
Travel:

This position requires overnight international and domestic travel. Local travel between other CNPC USA locations is also required.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
CNPC USA, Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Disclaimer: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

By signing below, I acknowledge that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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Job Description
 
About the Organization
Our client is a well-established oil and gas operator with a strong reputation for safety, innovation, and technical excellence. With decades of field experience and a commitment to environmental responsibility, this organization partners closely with regulators, communities, and industry leaders to deliver high-quality energy projects across California.
They are seeking a Petroleum Field Engineer to join their dynamic team — an early-career professional eager to gain hands-on experience in both office and field operations while contributing to critical engineering initiatives that drive performance, safety, and growth.
About the Role
The Petroleum Field Engineer will play a key role in the design, permitting, execution, and performance monitoring of oil and gas well projects. This position is ideal for an individual who enjoys technical problem-solving, thrives in fast-paced environments, and takes pride in seeing complex projects through from concept to completion.
You’ll collaborate directly with senior engineers, field teams, and regulatory agencies, ensuring every project meets the highest safety and environmental standards while staying on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Design and engineer well projects, including drilling, workover, completion, and abandonment operations</li>
<li>Develop detailed project plans, vendor recommendations, and cost estimates</li>
<li>Prepare and submit regulatory permit applications (CalGEM, DOGGR, BLM, County)</li>
<li>Oversee field execution, monitor project performance, and troubleshoot issues</li>
<li>Conduct analyses of budgets, schedules, and safety metrics to ensure continuous improvement</li>
<li>Prepare technical reports, economic evaluations, and client-ready presentations</li>
<li>Coordinate communication among internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulators</li>
<li>Mentor field and project staff, promoting a culture of safety and accountability</li>
<li>Support leadership with project planning, proposals, and operational strategy initiatives</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field</li>
<li>2+ years of oil and gas industry experience, preferably with exposure to drilling, completions, or abandonment projects</li>
<li>Experience with California permitting or other regulated environments preferred</li>
<li>Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li>Professional presence with the ability to interface effectively with clients and regulators</li>
<li>Self-motivated and adaptable with strong attention to detail</li>
<li>Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to field sites</li>
</ul>
Compensation &amp; Benefits
<ul>
<li>Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 DOE</li>
<li>Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)</li>
<li>401(k) with Company Match</li>
<li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li>
<li>Paid Time Off &amp; Holidays</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li>
<li>Professional Development &amp; Licensing Support</li>
<li>Relocation Assistance Available</li>
</ul>
Work Environment
<ul>
<li>Full-time, Exempt</li>
<li>Field and office-based role with typical hours Monday through Friday (8–12-hour shifts)</li>
<li>Must be able to traverse uneven terrain, lift up to 25 lbs, and wear PPE in field environment</li>
</ul>

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