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Oil & Gas Production Engineer

Carbon California Operating Company Santa Paula, CA

Santa Paula, CA

1mo ago Closed

$140k - $145k/yr Full time Artificial Lift Design Engineering Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jul 22, 2026).

Job Description

This onsite production engineering role in Santa Paula, CA offers a salary range of USD 140,000–145,000 per year and focuses on maintaining producing properties, optimizing operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop procedures and cost estimates for well completions, recompletions, and remedial work.
Refine completion and workover plans to maximize asset value.
Track and optimize daily well production performance.
Monitor and control lease operating expenses.
Engineer artificial lift systems and related equipment.
Assess underperforming wells and recommend remedial actions.
Coordinate with internal teams and regulatory authorities on operational matters.
Plan and synchronize projected activities with exploration, land, operations, and other departments.
Oversee daily operations in collaboration with rig crews and field supervisors.
Assist well operations with emphasis on CalGEM Idle Well Management and Idle Well Test Plans.
Conduct annual testing and recertification of injection wells.
Perform reservoir studies as required.
Complete permitting and regulatory reporting as required.
Execute special tasks aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
Support the acquisition of new assets.
Represent the company at regulatory hearings and industry meetings when needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
2–5 years of industry experience.
Proficient in Excel, WellView, ProdView, OpenWells, and SROD.
Excellent interpersonal, written communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Technologies

Excel
WellView
ProdView
OpenWells
SROD

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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