Production & Operations Engineer

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INEOS Energy

INEOS Energy is the energy division of INEOS. We produce and trade oil, gas, power, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon credits. Operating across the Danish and UK North Sea with offshore oil & gas assets and onshore assets in South Texas, US. This is supported by our investments and projects in low carbon technologies, which will help sustain our business through the energy transition. INEOS Energy recently acquired a portfolio of nonoperated assets built around two deep water early production assets (Appomattox and Stampede) in the US Gulf The key focus for INEOS Energy Petroleum USA Inc. (the US Gulf) is to influence our partners in our two major assets as well as acquire, explore and produce world class assets in the US Gulf. Owning and operating producing US deepwater assets is part of INEOS Energy’s strategy to build a global integrated portfolio, fit for the energy transition, offering high-quality energy solutions to its customers.

About the job Job Title: Production & Operations Engineer

Department: Assets & Operations

Summary of Position We are seeking an experienced Production & Operations Engineer to work as part of an integrated project team with asset managers, project managers, subsurface engineers, finance, and technical authorities to develop influencing materials for use with partner OPEX and CAPEX projects and operating strategies. The Production & Operations Engineer will leverage data, technology, and analytics to identify and develop production enhancing opportunities. The role will develop and manage systems and processes to identify opportunities and risks related to operations focusing on areas of flow assurance, downtime/deferment, production chemistry, gas lift design and operation, water injection design and operation, conceptual well completion design, and integrated system modelling in an offshore / subsea context. This role requires strong production operations engineering and modelling experience with the ability to interface and influence the Operator and JV partners.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Review Operator technical, operations, and regulatory documentation and provide technical based feedback
• Define safe operational requirements and protocols and evaluate operator plans against those requirements
• Model and establish operating envelopes for each well and platform ensuring regular updates to analyze various stages of life and ensuring current operating practices are aligned with the current stage of life (e.g. chemical programs, water injection, gas lift performance, etc.)
• Provide operations input for technical teams; support development and operating projects from a Production/Ops Engineering technical perspective during Execute and Operate stages
• Participate in project reviews and provide feedback on best practices
• Establish working relationship with key positions within the Asset Operator and non-Operating Co-Owners and act as point of contact
• Conduct regular technical analyses and modelling of wells, flowlines, and platforms to anticipate future operational problems and recommend areas for improvement or optimization during asset risk and opportunity reviews
• Monitor asset production performance daily • Maintain systems to record and code production and injection losses to lead internal technical deferment reviews, support root cause analysis, and recommend projects for improvement
• Develop and maintain systems and process to trend and analyze spend data at a category level for both CAPEX and OPEX and compare across assets to identify and recommend areas for potential improvement • Regularly review operator sparing strategy and identify areas of risk or opportunity to minimize potential future downtime
• Work with Operator to build relationships that allow participation in root cause failure analysis exercises for major failures and/or downtime events
• Participate in operator led HAZOPs, PHA’s, What If’s, and design reviews for operational changes and new projects
• Actively participate in project lookbacks ensuring cost, schedule, and performance outcomes are compared to expectations; ensure lessons learned are captured and processes updated for deviations
• Drive innovation into the business through better opportunities to use and visualize data; utilize new visualizations to identify and recommend engineering improvements for operations and interventions
• Lead well by well reviews with team on a routine basis
• Liaise with the Operator and work with the team to influence maximized production by optimizing production and injection well stock
• Support preparation of OPEX estimates and downtime predictions for annual budgets and forecasts
• Work with operators to gain alignment on startup plans and monitor actual startup operations
• Assist in Reclamation & Abandonment planning as needed
• Represents the Company at meetings with JV partners, industry forums and government bodies
• Seek to understand the plans and motivations of the operator and other joint-venture partners and influence the direction of field activities to improve efficiency, value, and safety

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or relevant Engineering disciplines required.
• 5 to 15 years of oil and gas industry engineering experience, deepwater experience is required, specifically the Gulf region
• Knowledgeable of the process and mechanics involved in producing hydrocarbons from wellbore through surface facility and to sale
• Proven project management skills, with a solid track record of identifying and developing sound and innovative technical solutions
• Proven process modelling capabilities including steady state and dynamic conditions in wells, pipelines, and processing equipment using tools such as OLGA, PIPESIM, HYSIS, Petro-Sim. Ability to integrate process models with existing reservoir models to create and maintain an up-to-date IPMS
• Proficiency in managing and analyzing large datasets from production systems (e.g., SCADA, PI, production databases)
• Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Snowflake, Excel (advanced), SQL, Python, Spotfire, or Power BI
• Familiarity with data integration from multiple sources and formats to support engineering workflows and decision-making
• Able to structure work around deadlines, compliance requirements, project milestones
• Proven track record of success in identifying and solving complex technical problems
• Able to recognize and promote operational issues to the appropriate level
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplined team
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for Innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit

Travel & Additional Requirements:

• Work Location: 9805 Katy Freeway, Suite 675 Houston, TX 77024
• Travel as needed
• INEOS is a drug free workplace. All offers to successful candidates will be subject to successful background check and drug screen

Relocation:

Preferential treatment will be granted to candidates residing in the Houston metropolitan area. Work Authorization: INEOS Energy Petroleum USA Inc. is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.

Work Authorization:

INEOS Energy Petroleum USA Inc. is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

INEOS Energy Petroleum USA Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. This role will be exempt, and compensation includes both an annual salary and incentive compensation schemes. The benefits package includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. INEOS also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. 401(k) retirement has both an automatic 6% company contribution and a match of up to an additional 6% of eligible compensation. We offer generous paid time off that includes both sick and vacation which is based on and increases, with industry experience.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Application Process and Deadline:

Applications and Resumes should be submitted to Deadline: Aug 20, 2025. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Notice To Third Party Agencies:

INEOS does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to INEOS in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where INEOS has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of INEOS and INEOS will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no f ee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.