Position Summary
The Field Engineer will be utilizing their operational experience, technical knowledge, and leadership skills to help achieve successful integrated well completions with a focus on CNG fueling. The FE is responsible for all aspects of facility and field-facing technical support, commissioning CNG Equipment, supporting the preventative maintenance program, implementing engineered solutions, training technicians and field personnel, project management, and ensuring excellent job quality is maintained throughout the district.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions
-Review all job designs before every rig up.
-Be the expert on all NexTier CNG equipment.
-Commission CNG equipment before they are deployed to the field.
-Project manage equipment enhancements, retrofits, and facilities upgrades.
-Develop new training documentation and assist with distributing it to all CNG personnel.
-Assess CNG personnel on all training documentation.
-Work with operations and NexHub with troubleshooting issues.
-Be an expert on Fiix and assist operations with maintenance planning.
-Set up the PRS to stream out data on jobs that require it.
-Provide onsite technical support for customers and the field operations team.
-Participate in well-site job risk analysis and continual improvement programs that affect client satisfaction.
-Promote HSE values and perform job duties as per NexTier’s safety policy and standard operating procedures as well as implement best practices for field operations equipment.
-Investigate and evaluate any job problems and/or failures and provide solutions and feedback.
-Monitor all field trials and analyze data related to them to determine success/failure.
-Utilize Equipment Health Monitoring (EHM) and other technologies to improve equipment reliability and proactively detect early failures before they occur.
-Provide onsite technical support for customers and field operations team; support supervisors on location throughout all phases of the job. Suggest/make changes/corrections as required; utilize and apply sound engineering principles on the job.
-Participate in well-site job risk analysis and continual improvement programs that affect client satisfaction.
-Promote HSE values and perform job duties as per NexTier’s safety policy and standard operating procedures as well as implement best practices for field operations equipment.
-Assist with maintaining cleanliness of CNG equipment and assist field operations with rig-up/down as needed.
-Serve as a mentor for less experienced Operators and Engineers
-Investigate and evaluate any job problems and/or failures and provide solutions and feedback.
-Perform all other job duties assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Knowledge/Skill/Ability
-Technical Handbook training, data acquisition software, basic frac knowledge, and basic math and computer skills training is required.
-Gas compression or handling experience preferred.
-Completion of assigned EDP training is required.
-Ability to analyze problems by considering alternatives, followed by the systematic rejection of unacceptable alternatives.
-Displays professionalism while interacting with on-site customer representatives and internal management.
-Cooperates with others to accomplish goals, treats others with dignity and respect and values the contributions of others.
-Makes decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
-Has extensive knowledge of NexTier policies and procedures and manual skills.
Language Comprehension
Ability to understand and speak English at a level of proficiency allowing employees to issue, receive and respond to both safety and operations-related directions in English.
Minimum Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Mechanical or Electrical preferred
Minimum Required Work Experience
6 months or more experience in Field Engineering experience required.
Gas compression or handling experience preferred.
About Us
What We Do
Patterson-UTI Energy subsidiaries provide onshore contract drilling and pressure pumping services. Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. pushes the boundaries of innovation so you can embrace new possibilities. With expertise and scale in major operational areas, we provide a diverse network of drilling and pressure pumping services, directional drilling, rental equipment and technology to forge your path to success. Our oilfield solutions deliver results that lead your business into the next generation of oil and gas. With headquarters in Houston, Texas and regional offices throughout our operating areas, let’s team up to advance your business.
