Matador Resources Company · 2 hours ago
Operations Engineer
Dallas LBJ - Dallas, TX 75240
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMatador Resources Company is looking for an Operations Engineer who will oversee completion operations, including design, planning, budgeting, and vendor selection. The role involves providing engineering support to field operations, performing cost analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance while working collaboratively within an Area Asset Team.
EnergyIndustrialMiningNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide engineering support to field operations staff during complex completion operations
Perform in-depth analysis of costs and operations performance to ensure continuous improvement
Initiate technical studies and trials, and make recommendations to improve well performance, reduce costs and overcome operational challenges
Maintain regulatory compliance in concert with EHS personnel
Explore additional technologies, both downhole and on surface, to increase operational efficiencies and lower costs
Work closely with other team members / disciplines to determine optimal operational approaches for particular wells and/or fields
Coordinate with all phases of drilling, facilities, midstream, and production operations throughout the life cycle of a well
Interface with Land, Accounting, Geology, Regulatory, Engineering, and other departments to coordinate the daily operations of completing oil and gas wells
Work closely with management to meet corporate goals
Mentor less experienced engineers
Proactively improve technical skills and stay up to date with new technology through training, attendance at industry meetings, and develop effective relationships both internal and external to the Matador organization
Travel regularly to field for direct operations supervision and interaction with field personnel
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Petroleum Engineering, or related degree with oil and gas experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, WellView, Rodstar, Tibco Spotfire, PowerBI
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interface with company management and field personnel a must
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting, process work rapidly, set priorities, work under pressure, and follow through with assigned tasks with limited supervision
Willing to make frequent on-site field visits
Preferred
Preferred 3-5+ years industry experience with 3+ years of operations or production engineering experience
Permian Basin and/or Delaware Basin field operations experience is a plus
Professional Engineer License a plus
Benefits
Medical and dental benefits
401(k)
Company
Matador Resources Company
Matador is an energy company that specializes in the acquisition and development of oil and natural gas resources.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (1)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5B2024-09-20Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2024-03-26Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2024-03-25Post Ipo Equity· $347.3M
Leadership Team
Robert Macalik
EVP - Administration and Finance
Recent News
2025-10-31
2025-10-16
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