Field Operation Engineer

Overview

Commissioning & Deployment

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of SCS system commissioning operations on natural gas wells including VFDs, PLCs, instrumentation package, hydraulic package, electrical package etc.
• Conduct pre-commissioning equipment checks, functional testing, and system verification prior to deployment including all Upwing Energy surface equipment
• Document all commissioning activities, parameters, and outcomes in detailed field reports.

Daily Monitoring & Production Optimization

• Monitor SCS-equipped wells on a daily basis using field visits, SCADA, remote telemetry, and real-time data platforms to assess system health and production performance.
• Track key performance indicators for performance and health
• Identify deviations from expected performance baselines and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with client production and company engineering teams to optimize compressor operating setpoints for maximum gas recovery.
• Maintain accurate production logs and system performance databases.

Troubleshooting & Field Intervention

• Diagnose and resolve operational issues related to downhole compressor systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor controllers, wellhead instrumentation, and surface facilities.
• Develop and implement systematic troubleshooting protocols to identify root causes of equipment failures or performance degradation.
• Coordinate and support well intervention activities
• Work with Upwing's engineering team to escalate complex technical issues and support product improvement initiatives.

Safety, Compliance & HSE

• Champion a safety-first culture in all field operations, adhering to Upwing Energy's HSE standards and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct pre-job safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and equipment inspections prior to field activities.
• Ensure compliance with well site safety protocols, permit-to-work systems, and environmental regulations.
• Accurately report and document any near misses, incidents, or unsafe conditions.

Customer Engagement & Reporting

• Act as the primary Upwing Energy point of contact for well operators and customers at field locations.
• Prepare and deliver clear, professional field reports, performance summaries, and technical updates for both internal and customer audiences.
• Support customer training on SCS operations, monitoring procedures, and basic troubleshooting.
• Provide feedback from field interactions to inform product development, service delivery improvements, and customer satisfaction initiatives.

Skills, Experience, Education, and Abilities

• **Bachelor’s degree**
• in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on field operations experience in the oil and gas industry, with a strong preference for experience involving artificial lift systems, downhole equipment, or gas compression.
• Demonstrated experience commissioning and operating rotating equipment in a field environment.
• Prior exposure to SCADA systems, remote monitoring platforms, or real-time production data analysis tools strongly preferred.
• Experience working directly with well operators and third-party field service crews.
• Strong understanding of natural gas well production systems, wellhead equipment, and surface facilities.
• Familiarity with electric motor systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and power distribution equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and equipment schematics
• **5–10+ year’s experience**
• in variable speed drives and industrial automation.
• Strong knowledge of
• motor control, power electronics, and industrial communication protocols
• (Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP).
• Experience with
• PLC programming and SCADA systems
• .
• Experience in
• oil & gas.
• Electrical submersible pump (ESP) and production experience preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Comfort in technical communication required for customer support and training

Intangibles Sought

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to field locations (up to 75%) including potential overnight stays; rotational schedules may apply.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a systematic, data-driven approach to troubleshooting.
• Team player with a willingness to learn and take instructions from experienced engineers for diagnostics and prototype testing
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Integrity & honesty
• Flexibility
• Accountability
• Willingness to engage in constructive conflict

Supervisory Responsibilities

Physical Demands And Work Environment