Permian Resources (NYSE: PR) is seeking a Production Engineering Technician reporting to the Production Manager, supporting post drilling and completions asset operations with a primary focus on the South Delaware Basin (Texas surface footprint) and PR asset base, including flowback, artificial lift, workover, and gas compression. This role is approximately 80% analytical/reporting work and 20% field-adjacent technical support. The Technician will build and maintain the recurring production reporting, data quality checks, and field verification that keep the team's operating decisions grounded in accurate numbers.
General Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and improve recurring production reporting (flare volume, downtime, deferred production, workover cost, artificial lift performance) across the SDB Texas and PR asset base
Analyze production and downtime data to identify trends, distinguish chronic vs. episodic events, and surface cost or efficiency opportunities for production engineers
Identify and resolve data quality issues across production data sources (missing values, join errors, misclassifications) before they reach leadership reporting
Support monthly and quarterly reporting packages and materials for department leadership
Coordinate with field personnel as needed (foremen, pumpers, workover crews) to validate data assumptions, downtime coding, and exception explanations
Communicate findings and documentation clearly to both technical (engineering) and non-technical (field) audiences
Ad hoc projects as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience in oil, gas, or energy production or a related field
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Peloton WellView or SiteView, and Spotfire required
Preferred Qualifications
SQL or Databricks query experience strongly preferred but not required
Working knowledge of artificial lift, workover, flowback, or gas compression operations
Familiarity with TxRRC, TCEQ, or EPA regulatory reporting requirements
Permian Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Headquartered in Midland, Texas, Permian Resources is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on driving sustainable returns through the responsible acquisition, optimization and development of high-return oil and natural gas properties. The Company’s operations are focused in the Permian Basin, with assets concentrated in the core of the Delaware Basin. Permian Resources was created as a result of the merger of Centennial Resource Development and Colgate Energy on September 1, 2022.
