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CIVITAS RESOURCES INC

Engineer IV, Completions

17 days ago

Dallas

Job Description Summary of Position: A Completions Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient completion of oil and gas wells using in-depth knowledge of completions design and theory. Success in this position involves coordination between a multitude of internal and external departments to thoroughly plan and execute high value completions projects. Primary Job Responsibilities: • Maintain daily operational efficiency and safety through coordination with field personnel, • Ensure all field costs are tracked and recorded appropriately to verify on budget performance, • Negotiates and finalizes a wide variety of pricing agreements, • Develop and continually improve the completions designs for all wells by leveraging data and inputs from subsurface, drilling, regulatory and reservoir departments, • Utilize strong reservoir and production skills to conduct well performance reviews to provide recommendations for new completions projects, • Write detailed procedures for all completions activities including but not limited to toe prep, hydraulic stimulation, drillouts, wireline plug and perf, and fishing operations., • Provide advanced analysis and testing plans for new completions technologies and techniques, • Responsible for maintaining all project documentation within Wellview and other databases., • Successfully manages a multitude of on-going activities in the office and field, • Builds accurate project AFEs for upcoming completions jobs, • Expert analysis of completions data, including pressures, flow rates, and production data to evaluate well performance, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions, • Provide relief for team leadership during their absence, • Must be inspired to ensure a safe, effective operation with all internal and external staff and able to motivate people to perform to their highest level, • Undergo continuing education classes relating to oil and gas as a means of advancing current knowledge base and keeping up with industry changes, • Participation in Industry Organizations is encouraged, • In-depth knowledge of the rules and regulations of the RRC and NMOCD, • Excellent negotiation skills, • In-depth experience with all aspects of completions operations including pressure pumping, wireline, coil tubing, and workover rigs, • Expert knowledge in all aspects of completions design including hydraulic fracture theory, stage design architecture, chemical selection, pressure pumping diagnostics, and frac modeling, • Advanced skills in reservoir and production engineering to be used in analysis of completions techniques, • Strong writer of agreements, reports, summaries, and correspondence, • Strong planning and judgment skills to enable independent evaluation, selection, interpretation, organization, execution and coordination of assignments., • Strong ability to work with individuals within and outside of the organization with responsibility to act independently regarding matters pertaining to the project/assignment, • Advanced interpersonal, written, and analytical skills, combined with strong organizational, problem-solving, and consultative abilities, and a thoughtful approach to recordkeeping, • Ability to build relationships with land, drilling and production operations staff, • Must be willing to participate in a team environment, • Bachelor’s degree in petroleum, mechanical, or civil engineering related field, • Minimum 8 years of experience in completions operations in a fast-paced, multi-demand operation with the ability to multi-task while ensuring accuracy and quality standards are met Travel & Additional Requirements: • Location: Work is performed at a CIVI location Monday through Thursday with the option of working remotely on Fridays., • Schedule: traditional 40-hour workweek or alternative schedule of 9-hour workdays Monday through Thursday and 4-hour workdays on Friday, as business needs allow and with manager approval., • Travel is required to other Civitas offices and field locations., • Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance., • Dental and Vision insurance premiums are at no cost to employees., • Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 6% company match. 100% vest of employer contributions after the first month of employment., • Company paid Life & AD&D insurance., • Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Critical Illness plans., • Vacation, sick, volunteer, and holiday pay., • Health Saving Accounts (with an employer contribution) and Flexible Spending Accounts., • Fitness and tuition reimbursements., • Opportunity for Short Term and Long-Term Incentives., • Company paid short-term and long-term disability programs., • Paid parental leave., • Volunteer opportunities through The Civitas Community Foundation., • Employee assistance program., • Your choice of paid parking or an RTD EcoPass for Denver-based employees. Please note that the following job posting does not guarantee or promise specific benefits offerings to potential employees. While we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, the availability and details of these offerings are subject to change and are ultimately determined by company policies and budgetary considerations. We encourage all applicants to review our official employee benefits documentation and engage in discussions with our HR representatives during the interview process to gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits package available for the position. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. AMOUNT OF TIME None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Walk ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Sit ☐ ☐ ☒ ☐ Use hands & fingers ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Reach with hands & arms ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Climb or balance (includes ladders) ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Bending, kneel, squatting or crawling ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Talk or hear ☐ ☐ ☐ ☒ Wear personal protective equipment. (e.g. respirator, fire resistant clothing) ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Weight Lifted ☒ Up to 10 lbs. ☐ Up to 25 lbs. ☐ Up to 50 lbs. ☐ Up to 100 lbs. ☐ More than 100 lbs. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. AMOUNT OF TIME None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Work near moving mechanical parts ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Work in high, precarious places ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Fumes or airborne particles ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ Toxic or caustic chemicals ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Outdoor weather conditions (heat & cold) ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ Loud Noise (conveyor systems, mechanical equip, etc.) ☐ ☒ ☐ ☐ 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. Civitas Resources offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market, and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Civitas Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Base Pay Range: $170,000 - $192,500 Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this position will remain open until filled. Notice To Third Party Agencies: Civitas does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to Civitas in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where Civitas 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 Civitas and Civitas will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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