Production Operations Manager

Energy company based in Madrid is seeking talented professionals to join our dynamic team and fill the following position, contributing to innovative projects across Spain and North Africa. If you are passionate about driving excellence in the energy sector, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity."-------------- Operation Well Production Manager / Madrid --------------The Operation well production manager will lead well and flowline production optimization , ensuring maximum efficiency, safety, and reliability of upstream assets. This role focuses on analyzing well performance, optimizing production systems, and implementing solutions to enhance hydrocarbon recovery while maintaining compliance with technical and regulatory standards.Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to ( ) with the subject: “Operation Well Production Manager – Madrid” .Well Performance Analysis & OptimizationConduct detailed well performance analysis using production data, pressure surveys, and decline curves to identify optimization opportunities.Develop and implement production enhancement strategies , including:Flow assurance management (e.g., Utilize production engineering software (e.g., OLGA, PROSPER, GAP, PIPESIM ) to model and optimize well and flowline performance.Flowline & Network OptimizationAnalyze flowline and gathering system performance , identifying bottlenecks, pressure drops, and efficiency losses .Optimize pipeline and manifold configurations to minimize energy consumption and maximize throughput.Implement integrated production system modeling to balance well and network performance.Production System Design & IntegrationDesign and evaluate production systems , including:Production chemistry management (e.g., corrosion inhibition, scale control, emulsion breaking).Ensure compatibility between well performance and surface facility constraints .Data Analysis & Digital ToolsLeverage real-time production data, SCADA systems, and IoT sensors to monitor well and flowline performance.Develop predictive analytics and digital twins for production optimization.Implement AI/ML tools to forecast production declines and recommend interventions.Compliance & Regulatory AdherenceEnsure compliance with industry standards (e.g., API, ISO, NORSOK ) and local/regional regulations (e.g., Spanish/EU environmental and safety laws).Support HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) compliance in production operations.Work closely with reservoir engineers, geoscientists, and operations teams to align production strategies with reservoir management plans.Represent production engineering in cross-functional meetings, technical reviews, and client presentations .Identify and implement new technologies and best practices for production optimization (e.g., smart wells, automated choke control, digital monitoring).Lead pilot projects and field trials for emerging production technologies.Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices for well and flowline management.Prepare technical reports, production forecasts, and performance dashboards for management and stakeholders.Train and mentor junior engineers and operations staff on production optimization techniques.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field .10+ years of experience in production engineering , with a focus on well and flowline optimization .~5+ years in a senior or leadership role (e.g., Senior Production Engineer, Well Performance Engineer).~ Experience in oil & gas upstream operations, production optimization, or facility engineering is highly preferred.~ Well performance analysis (e.g., nodal analysis, decline curve analysis).Flow assurance and production chemistry (wax, scale, hydrates, corrosion).Production system modeling (PROSPER, GAP, PIPESIM, OLGA).Data analytics and digital tools (SCADA, IoT, AI/ML for production forecasting).Regulatory compliance and HSE standards in production operations.Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage complex technical projects .Fluent in English (mandatory).French or Arabic is a plus (for international projects).Spanish is a plus.Well Performance Analysis & OptimizationFlowline & Network OptimizationProduction System Design & IntegrationData Analytics & Digital ToolsCompliance & Regulatory Adherence