Job TitleReservoir Engineer / Advisor II or III
LocationSpring, TX 77389
ScheduleMonday-Friday, 40 hours per week with approved overtime
In-office position
Target Pay RateLevel II - $130/hr
Level III - $150/hr
Target Start DateASAP
Tentative End DateOne year from starting
ScopeMAIN FUNCTIONS- Provide guidance and technical support to the Reservoir Leadership Team in achieving performance objectives and maintaining high technical standards.
- Develop plans and programs as required by the Reservoir Management Team.
- Guide and support reservoir engineers in establishing and implementing plans that meet reservoir engineering requirements.
- Build, run, and evaluate dynamic reservoir models.
- Perform or guide detailed reservoir simulation studies to evaluate depletion strategies and investigate technical issues.
- Perform or guide supporting studies involving pressure-volume-temperature (PVT), inflow/outflow, relative permeability, Special Core Analysis Laboratory (SCAL), and other reservoir evaluations.
- Conduct depletion-plan assessments supporting asset acquisition evaluations.
- Lead or participate in peer reviews to ensure technical standards are maintained.
- Provide reservoir engineering input to drilling, facilities, and other groups supporting project execution.
- Mentor less-experienced reservoir engineers performing simulation and related technical studies.
- Document results comprehensively in written and graphical formats.
- Provide timely, focused updates regarding results and plans to management, partners, and other stakeholders.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Develop project-specific strategies with the Project Team to address identified risks and challenges.
- Support risk assessments and studies defined within the Project Risk Management Plan and ensure relevant findings are incorporated into field execution.
- Support uncertainty-analysis studies and value-of-information assessments for data-acquisition plans.
- Facilitate Reservoir Team meetings when required.
- Perform additional services or studies assigned by the Reservoir Leadership Team.
- Develop and deliver technical presentations.
- Provide regulatory compliance support as required.
- Maintain a high degree of ethical conduct.
- Work effectively in an environment with changing priorities.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS- University degree or equivalent required.
- Approximately seven or more years of unconventional oil and gas experience.
- Demonstrated experience in reservoir engineering positions within the oil and gas industry.
- Exceptional knowledge of reservoir engineering fundamentals and strong technical capabilities.
- Experience building, running, and evaluating dynamic reservoir models.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct reservoir simulation studies efficiently and address defined technical issues.
- Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and perform reservoir evaluations independently.
- Working knowledge of reservoir management practices, processes, and expectations.
- Ability and willingness to direct, guide, and mentor less-experienced engineers.
- Strong initiative, judgment, and problem-solving skills, with flexibility to respond to unforeseen conditions.
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within an integrated project team and develop productive working relationships.
- Ability to communicate with and influence personnel at multiple organizational levels, from field workers through senior management.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards of customer service, confidentiality, and ethical behavior.
- Willingness to travel or live away from home for extended periods when required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
- Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English as required to function effectively within the Project Team.
- Candidate must be able to perform the assignment without technical training, other than company-specific safety standards and procedures.
