Top 6 Petroleum engineering Jobs in New Mexico

Field Production Engineer
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- $140,000 - $185,000 a year
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- Dental insurance
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Field Production Engineer

Rogue Industrial Group -
Hobbs, NM

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Job Details

Full-time
$140,000 - $185,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Operational analysis
Project engineering
Microsoft Excel
Engineering
Oil & gas
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Production Engineer – Oil & Gas

Location: Hobbs, NM

Pay: $140k - $185K a year DOE

Position Overview

The Production Engineer is responsible for driving production performance and economic returns across operated oil and gas assets. This role focuses on optimizing well performance, supporting development activities, and managing assets through data-driven decision-making. The position works closely with reservoir, geology, operations, and facilities teams to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable operations.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate producing wells and assets to identify optimization opportunities and improve overall profitability
Maximize production from new and existing wells through artificial lift design, optimization, and troubleshooting
Partner with Reservoir Engineers and Geologists to enhance asset value and support development strategies
Track daily production data to identify variances, trends, and optimization opportunities
Support asset teams with project planning, AFE preparation, and execution for operated wells
Collaborate with Facilities and Operations teams on production facility design and well tie-in readiness
Provide technical guidance to field personnel on completion and production operations
Ensure infrastructure and facilities are prepared for timely well connections to maximize revenue
Develop economic evaluations, written procedures, and project justifications for optimization and intervention work
Lead and support engineering studies, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
Monitor offset operator activity and well performance to maintain competitive positioning
Assist with LOE and WOE budgeting and cost analysis
Provide on-call technical support as required, including nights and weekends
Mentor junior engineering staff and support team development
Uphold safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical standards in all work activities

Software & Technical Tools

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel-based analysis
Experience using industry software such as Wellview, Aries, OFM, Spotfire, and related production engineering tools

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of production operations, artificial lift systems, and surface facilities
Experience with multiple artificial lift methods and production optimization techniques
Knowledge of operational KPIs, efficiency metrics, and asset performance tracking
Working knowledge of reservoir and completion engineering principles

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Petroleum Engineering preferred)
Minimum of 2+ years of relevant production engineering experience

Pay: $140,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

This position requires relocation to Hobbs, New Mexico and regular field presence. Are you willing to relocate if selected?
In the past 5 years, how many employers have you worked for?
This position requires an engineering degree. Do you hold a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum, Mechanical Engineering? Please provide degree type, university, and GPA.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Oil & gas: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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