Operations Engineer I

About This Role

This early career Operations Engineer I role involves monitoring gas gathering system performance, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring regulatory compliance within BKV's upstream operations. The position contributes to operational efficiency and system optimization in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Upstream Operations, Midstream gathering and pipeline companies, and the Commercial team to ensure timely and accurate movement of natural gas
• Support daily nomination activities and respond to operational changes impacting production, transportation, and system performance
• Participate in daily operational meetings with field operations, Foremen, and the Commercial team to align on planned and unplanned maintenance outages affecting nominations
• Collaborate with the BKV Development team to ensure gathering system readiness for new volume deliveries and assess potential line pressure impacts
• Analyze operational constraints and develop recommendations to optimize asset utilization and minimize operating costs
• Partner with field teams to optimize gas lift compressor fleet horsepower utilization and overall system performance
• Collaborate with the Regulatory team to maintain Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) Critical Infrastructure documentation and reporting
• Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations related to upstream natural gas operations
• Assist in generating daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports
• Track and analyze performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to support data-driven operational and business decisions

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Familiar with upstream IT and analytics tools (e.g., Spotfire, Power BI, SAP, SCADA systems such as Cygnet or Wonderware)
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment
• Foundational understanding of upstream and midstream natural gas operations
• Strong organization, time management, and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field
• Prior experience in the energy industry preferred (early career professionals encouraged to apply)

Nice to Have

• Foundational understanding of financial concepts
• Prior experience in the energy industry

Skills

* Required skills