Job Description
Are you ready to drive the future of energy? Apex Energy Solutions is seeking an elite Senior Petroleum Engineer to join our world-class upstream operations team in Houston, Texas. As an industry leader in the Oil & Gas sector, we are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative engineering practices to maximize resource recovery while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards.
In this high-impact role, you will act as a strategic technical lead, optimizing well performance and designing state-of-the-art extraction models. If you are a visionary engineer with a passion for solving complex subsurface challenges, we want you on our team. Enjoy a highly competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize advanced drilling and extraction methodologies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
- Conduct comprehensive reservoir simulations and economic evaluations to determine project feasibility and profitability.
- Collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams, including geoscientists and drilling engineers, to map out field development plans.
- Monitor daily production rates and implement artificial lift optimizations to ensure peak operational efficiency.
- Ensure strict compliance with all local, federal, and international environmental and safety regulations (HSE).
- Mentor junior engineering staff, fostering a culture of continuous technical improvement and operational excellence.
- Prepare detailed technical reports, risk assessments, and presentations for executive stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline (Master's preferred).
- Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in upstream Oil & Gas engineering operations.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Texas, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
- Expert proficiency in industry-standard reservoir simulation and modeling software (e.g., Petrel, Eclipse, tNavigator).
- Deep understanding of hydraulic fracturing, well completion design, and artificial lift systems.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to domestic and international field sites as required.