Mechanical Engineer

• Drilling: design and supervise the drilling process, select the drilling techniques, equipment, and materials needed.
• Completion: Design and wellsite supervision of perforating, hydraulic fracturing, acidizing, and drill-outs.  Material sourcing and logistics related to each.
• 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.

• Troubleshoot problems related to each discipline.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to drive future efficiency gains.
• 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.
• Stay up to date on industry advancements and research new technologies to improve extraction techniques, increase production rates, and reduce environmental impact.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, landmen, drilling crews, and environmental scientists, to achieve project objectives collaboratively.
• 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.

• Technical Proficiency.
• Analytical Skills.
• Problem-solving Skills.
• Computer Literacy.
• Communication Skills.
• Project Management.
• Attention to Detail.
• Safety Consciousness.
• Adaptability.
• Ethical Conduct.
  
  

• Required - B.S. in Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering.
• 2-5 years of O&G Engineering experience.
• Oil and gas experience required.
  
  

Founded in 1965, Mewbourne Oil Company has grown into one of the largest and most active privately owned oil and gas companies in America.Our unique business philosophy emphasizes sustainable, long-term growth, enabling us to focus on the next quarter century instead of the next quarter. We remain committed to our principles, ensuring that both our team and our prospects are guided by a disciplined, forward-thinking approach.As the demand for affordable and reliable energy continues to grow, Mewbourne Oil Company is dedicated to responsibly meeting that need for generations to come.