Senior Production Engineer na Talos Energy

The Senior Production Engineer is responsible for well and flowline activities within the framework of Talos Energy Inc’s policies and procedures and in compliance with applicable regulations. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will support the Deepwater Gulf of America West Asset Team and be responsible for day-to-day production-related activities, including but not limited to:

• Daily well, flowline, and umbilical surveillance
• Monitor and analyze well performance using Nodal analysis modeling (PROSPER) and field performance network modeling (GAP)
• Identify production enhancement and de-bottlenecking opportunities
• Dry tree artificial lift design and surveillance
• Flowline maintenance – flushing, pigging, and plug remediation
• Plan and execute routine through-tubing expense/capital projects, such as slickline work, artificial lift installation/re-design, and batch/squeeze chemical treatments
• Well rate guidelines for drawdown and flux management
• Plan and lead well reviews with asset team members and extended teams
• Dry tree well and subsea well/flowline startup and operating procedures
• Flow assurance procedures for hydrate, paraffin, and asphaltene mitigation and remediation
• USV/SCSSV testing and troubleshooting
• Ensure proper chemical dosing and chemical program optimization
• Accurate well testing and production allocation support
• Annulus pressure monitoring – diagnostics and departure requests
• Downtime planning, tracking, optimization, and improvement
• Prepare yearly budget estimates for operating expense and well/flowline work
• Interface regularly with asset team members, production superintendents and platform personnel
• Coordinate with the Regulatory Department to file necessary paperwork and secure BSEE approvals
• Participate in partner meetings and provide timely information to partners
• Support HSE initiatives and ensure compliance with HSE procedures/policies

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in upstream oil and gas operations with at least 5 years of subsea/deepwater experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering or related field

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Production monitoring, optimization, short-term forecasting, and production operations
• Experience with deepwater developments and BSEE regulations
• Knowledge of subsea infrastructure and operations
• Well performance evaluation experience
• Experience with completion design/operations - conceptual through production including artificial lift, stimulation techniques, and Smart well completions
• Able to organize and prioritize a diverse and heavy workload
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and be proactive in self-development
• Have a strong sense of integrity and the ability to deal with ethical situations effectively
• Willing to work a demanding and flexible schedule
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with Spotfire and real-time trending tools (Seeq, PI Vision) preferred

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• There are no certificates, licenses or registrations required for this position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have use of arms and hands in repetitive motion. A fair amount of standing and walking is also required for the position.
• Employee must be able to travel offshore to visit production facilities when necessary.