Operations Engineer
Matador ResourcesDallas, Texas, United States
Posted March 6, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Matador Resources, headquartered in Dallas and publicly traded on the NYSE (MTDR), is an independent energy company that explores, develops, produces, and acquires oil and natural gas assets across the United States, with a focus on shale and unconventional plays. The company’s core operations target the oil‑and‑liquids‑rich Wolfcamp and Bone Spring plays in the Delaware Basin (Southeast New Mexico and West Texas) while also holding interests in the Haynesville shale and Cotton Valley plays in Northwest Louisiana and East Texas. Matador differentiates itself through a disciplined, performance‑driven culture supported by a dedicated technical and administrative team, strong financial stewardship, and a proven track record of successful acquisitions and operational execution.
Job Description
The Operations Engineer oversees completion operations, including design, planning, budgeting, procurement, vendor selection, and post job analyses. The role involves engineering support, cost analysis, technical studies, and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Petroleum Engineering, or related degree with oil and gas experience
- 3-5+ years industry experience with 3+ years of operations or production engineering experience
- Permian Basin and/or Delaware Basin field operations experience
- Professional Engineer License
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
Benefits
- industry competitive salary
- performance incentives
- medical and dental benefits
- 401(k)