Production Engineer - ShelfPOSITION SUMMARY:The Production Engineer is responsible for well activities within the framework of Talos Energy LLC's policies and procedures and in compliance of applicable regulations.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The Production Engineer duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Monitor day-to-day production and well activities across Talos fields, ensuring timely performance tracking and reporting
- Provide engineering analysis, recommendations, and insights to support operational and strategic decision-making
- Oversee wellwork projects, including supervision of site personnel and stewardship of all related AFEs (capital and expense)
- Collaborate with operators and partners to influence decisions, ensure data transparency, and address risks to production forecasts
- Identify and drive production optimization and debottlenecking opportunities for key assets.
- Perform well and field performance analysis using tools such as PROSPER (nodal), GAP (network), MBAL (material balance), and decline/pressure analysis methods
- Manage and advance AFEs through the GOM JIU approval process, including economic evaluations and justification documentation
- Maintain and utilize OFM databases and other systems to evaluate and report production performance
- Support HSE initiatives and ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and procedures
- Build and maintain strong cross-functional and external relationships to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:- Minimum of 5 years experience in upstream oil and gas environment
- Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering or related field
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:- Experience in production monitoring, optimization, forecasting, and operations
- Knowledge of completion design and operations, including artificial lift, stimulation, gravel pack, fracturing, and smart well systems
- Experience with deepwater developments; operator experience preferred
- Well performance evaluation experience, including pressure transient analysis
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize a high-volume workload
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High integrity with sound judgment in handling ethical situations
- Proactive approach to self-development and continuous improvement
- Willingness to work a flexible and demanding schedule
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have use of arms and hands in repetitive motion. A fair amount of standing and walking is also required for the position.
