Chevron Production Engineer – Surveillance, Analysis & Optimization (SA&O)
Job Description
Summary
Join Chevron as a Production Engineer – Surveillance, Analysis & Optimization (SA&O) in Bengaluru, India, and drive innovation in oil and gas production management. This role focuses on optimizing field performance through surveillance, analysis, and production enhancement workflows using tools like Kappa and Oil Field Manager (OFM). Ideal candidates will combine deep production engineering expertise with agile software workflows to support Chevron’s global operations, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and sustainable energy solutions. Engage in cross-functional teams, mentor peers, and contribute to cutting-edge production optimization projects across multiple reservoirs.
Job Details at a Glance
| Title | Production Engineer – SA&O |
|---|---|
| Location | Bengaluru, India |
| Shift | Monday to Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm or 1:30 pm – 10:30 pm) |
| Experience | 5+ years in Production Engineering & SA&O workflows |
| Tools/Technologies | Kappa, OFM, Waterflood Management, Pressure Transient Analysis, Agile/SAFe methodologies |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Reporting To | Product Line Manager / Release Train Engineer |
Key Responsibilities
- SA&O Tool Management: Maintain and provide user support for Kappa and OFM tool suites, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
- Workflow Development: Assist in developing and deploying new production and waterflood workflows.
- Training & Mentorship: Provide training and guidance to users across business units; share best practices in production surveillance and optimization.
- Production Analysis: Support pressure transient analysis, rate monitoring, and production optimization across multiple reservoir types.
- Collaboration: Work closely with subsurface teams, well testing SMEs, and Agile Release Train (ART) product teams to implement SA&O solutions.
- Consulting & Support: Provide expert consulting in production management, waterflood management, and other reservoir optimization workflows.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance tool performance, production workflows, and data analysis processes.
Required Skills
- Proficient in Kappa and Oil Field Manager (OFM) tool suites for production management, reserves estimation, and waterflood optimization.
- Strong understanding of production engineering concepts and surveillance, analysis, and optimization (SA&O) workflows.
- Experience with pressure transient analysis, rate monitoring, and field optimization.
- Knowledge of Agile methodologies, software development, and IT workflows.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Ability to provide technical consulting and training to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering (MSc preferred).
- Domain expertise in production engineering.
- Practical experience in production analysis and optimization workflows.
- Familiarity with Agile workflows and software deployment for SA&O tools.
Preferred:
- Experience in data analytics and advanced reservoir analysis.
- Agile certification (e.g., SAFe) as Product Manager or Product Owner.
- Experience with waterflood optimization workflows and multiple reservoir types.
Why Chevron
- Competitive compensation and benefits tailored to the local market.
- Opportunities for global collaboration and cross-functional projects.
- Career development in advanced subsurface engineering and production optimization.
- Inclusive work environment promoting diversity and innovation.
Apply Now
Advance your career as a Production Engineer – SA&O at Chevron. Apply today through the Chevron Careers Page to be part of a team delivering industry-leading production optimization solutions worldwide.