Director of Operations and Engineering

SOS Employment Group has partnered with a leading independent oil & gas company to identify candidates to fill a Director of Operations and Engineering position.  This is a full time, direct hire opportunity in the Oklahoma City area, that includes a great benefits package and possible relocation assistance if needed.

After reviewing the job information below, please reply to this posting, if interested, with a current resume and yearly compensation requirements.  

Job Summary:

• Responsible for management of all E & P Operations personnel and all operations activities within the company, including, drilling, completion, production, recompletions and workovers and all associated budgetary requirements.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment requiring the use of a computer and sitting for long periods.  
• Field inspections, prespud meetings and monitoring of significant activities on location may also be required.

Job Duties:

• Review status of all operated and non-operated wells.  Approve recommendations and design methods for production improvement and greater profitability.
• When necessary, engage and provide supervision of consultants and contractors for all drilling, completion, recompletion and workover activities.
• Prepare AFE's, drilling and completion programs, workover and recompletion proposals and other E & P operations related information.
• Examine daily production reports.  Discuss problems and solutions with the Manager of Production Operations and the Superintendent of Field Operations.
• Oversee requisitioning of tubulars, wellheads and production equipment.
• Provide on site supervision of well activity as needed.
• Provide backup support for the Chief Operating Officer.
• Obtain bids for and evaluate drilling contracts.
• Verify and approve invoices for all drilling, completion, recompletion and workover activities.
• Coordinate operations activities with Land, Geology, Purchasing, Midstream and Gas Marketing departments.
• Participate in overall management of E & P Group.
• Assist in annual budget preparation and monitor budget status throughout year.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Requires a degree in Petroleum Engineering.  
• Requires a minimum of fifteen years experience in operations, with at least five years in a management position.
• 15 years petroleum engineering
• 10 years progressive management
• Must have good soft skills (i.e., reports)
• Certified Petroleum Engineer, preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering principles for oil and gas drilling, completion and  production.
• Ability to manage teams and multiple disciplines.
• Knowledge of purchasing and bid procedures.
• Working knowledge of all oil and gas disciplines.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel and Word.
• Thorough knowledge of budgeting procedures.
• Good business judgment.

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