Senior Production Engineer Digital Oilfield Systems

Client of Visuna

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Production Engineer
with deep domain expertise in oilfield operations and a passion for digital
transformation. This role bridges the gap between field knowledge and data
science/AI development teams, ensuring that intelligent systems reflect
real-world production behaviors.

The candidate will contribute technical
insights to product design, validate ML model results, and help prioritize
opportunities for automation and optimization within Digital Oilfield (DOF)
platforms. Experience with DOF tools is required. While AI/ML exposure is
appreciated, it is not mandatory.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the subject
matter expert (SME) in production engineering for digital initiatives.

Translate operational
workflows into structured inputs for ML engineers and developers.

Evaluate model outputs
and ensure alignment with physical system behavior and field expectations.

Identify opportunities
for intelligent automation in surveillance, optimization, and diagnostics.

Serve as a liaison
between engineering teams and product/technology stakeholders.

Required Skills and Experience:

10+ years of hands-on
production engineering experience, preferably in upstream operations.

Familiarity with DOF
platforms, digital twins, or data-driven production workflows

Strong understanding of
field surveillance, production optimization, artificial lift, and flow
assurance.

Experience working with
or implementing digital systems in operational settings.

Ability to communicate
effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Interest in digital
workflows, data analytics, and decision automation.

Nice to Have:.

Awareness of AI/ML
applications and their potential impact on upstream operations.

Comfortable reviewing
or testing the results of ML models in operational use cases.

Open to working in
agile or cross-functional teams alongside developers and data scientists.

Benefit of Working with Visuna?

• A dedicated member of the team responsible for your placements and welfare
• Some of the best day rates in the industry
• FREE worldwide insurance and Medevac cover whist on a Placement
• 24/7 access to our specialist support team
• Assistance and advice on a range of business topics
• FREE access to our Competency Scheme
• Increased exposure to potential clients and more placement opportunities