Tight Coal Formation Expert

2 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia beBeeProductionTechnologist Full time $150,000 - $170,000
Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Production Technologist to join their Future Volumes team in Brisbane.

The successful candidate will be responsible for advancing stimulation strategies, driving innovation, and embedding best practices in tight coal formations.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of well design and completion options for tight coal development, mature production technology scopes, and integrate log, core, DFIT, and microseismic data into stimulation planning and design.

  • Develop and implement effective well design and completion strategies to optimize hydraulic fracture stimulation in tight coal formations.
  • Lead the integration of log, core, DFIT, and microseismic data to inform stimulation planning and design decisions.
  • Provide technical input into project deliverables such as Well Design Concepts, Concept Select Reports, and Functional Specifications.
  • Coach and mentor junior production technologists and other cross-functional team members.
  • Champion innovation, best practice application, and continuous improvement across fracture stimulation processes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing effective well design and completion strategies.
  • Integrating log, core, DFIT, and microseismic data to inform stimulation planning and design decisions.
  • Providing technical input into project deliverables.
  • Coaching and mentoring junior production technologists.
  • Championing innovation and best practice application.

To succeed in this role, you will need strong leadership skills, technical knowledge of tight coal formations, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Extensive experience in Coal Seam Gas (CSG) with a strong focus on hydraulic fracture stimulation in tight coal formations.
  • Tertiary qualification in Petroleum Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Recognised subject matter expert in CSG Hydraulic Fracture Stimulation with a proven track record of delivering outcomes across the full stimulation lifecycle.
  • Demonstrated expertise in front-end screening, fracture design, operational execution, and economic evaluation.
  • Strong understanding of Surat Basin geology and development challenges with experience applying stimulation techniques in tight coal formations.
  • Proven ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams and engage with senior stakeholders to drive technical decisions.
  • Skilled in integrating various data sources into informed and optimised fracture designs.
  • Excellent planning, communication, and leadership capabilities with a strong focus on delivery and execution.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop others with a collaborative mindset and commitment to fostering a high-performance team culture.
Benefits

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a leading energy operator in the Coal Seam Gas industry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills and expertise in hydraulic fracture stimulation and contribute to the advancement of stimulation strategies.

As a Senior Production Technologist, you will be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Others

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

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