SM Energy Company · 1 day ago
Production Engineering Manager - Permian
Midland, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSM Energy Company is seeking a Production Engineering Manager responsible for overseeing engineering aspects related to asset development plans. The manager will ensure engineering outputs align with business goals, focusing on operational risk management, production optimization, and cost effectiveness while coordinating across multiple teams.
EnergyManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Demonstrate the ability to translate organizational goals into clear engineering priorities; Anticipates operations challenges and proactively identifies opportunities to improve safety, production and cost performance; Guides teams in aligning technical decisions with long-term asset development strategies
Builds, develops, and mentors high‑performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of accountability, trust, and continuous improvement; Provides clear performance expectations, timely feedback, and career development support tailored to individual strengths; Leads consistency and professionalism, modeling the company’s core values in all interactions
Promotes strong relationships with field operations, other disciplines, and key partners to ensure unified project execution; Facilitates open communication, ensures discipline‑specific inputs are clearly represented, and removes barriers to collaboration; Demonstrate adaptability when coordinating across multiple disciplines and changing project priorities
Makes sound, data‑driven decisions that balance technical feasibility, operational risk, and business objectives; Exercises strong situational awareness, particularly regarding safety‑critical or time‑sensitive scenarios; Influences decision‑making by presenting clear options, trade‑offs, and risk analyses
Sets and enforces high standards for quality, technical rigor, and operational discipline; Drives efficiency by identifying improvement opportunities, implementing best practices, and leveraging emerging technologies
Communicates effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences, ensuring clarity, transparency, and relevance; Keeps leadership and stakeholders informed of project status, risks, and results in a timely and accurate manner; Represents the engineering team professionally in internal and external interactions, including with vendors, contractors, and regulatory bodies
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering is required for this position
Minimum of 10 years of related industry experience, including at least 2+ years of direct supervisory or team‑leadership experience within engineering or oil and gas operations
Proven experience overseeing teams, managing performance, and guiding professional development
Experience coordinating cross‑functional projects and leading technical decision‑making processes
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications
Experience in leading teams using industry and company software such as AVM/Merrick, WellView, ARIES, Spotfire, and SCADA Platforms
Demonstrated ability to apply broad and deep knowledge of production engineering principles, advanced techniques, and the ability to modify and extend established theories
Strong understanding of property valuation methods, regulatory requirements, leasing and land operations, basic oil and gas accounting, and budgeting
Proficient in resource play evaluation methods and risk analysis
Knowledgeable about multiple basins and resources
Benefits
Variable pay
Health care coverage
Retirement plan
Protection coverage
Time off and leave programs
Training and development opportunities
A range of allowances connected to specific work situations
Company
SM Energy Company
SM Energy Company is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, exploitation, development, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2024-07-18Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1992-12-24IPO
Leadership Team
Herb Vogel
Chief Executive Officer
Beth McDonald
President & COO
Recent News
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2025-12-05
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