Subsurface Technology Reservoir Engineering Manager

Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group:

Subsurface Group

Job Description:

The Lead Reservoir Engineer individual contributor role is part of the Subsurface Technology Team (STT) within bpx energy. The STT is a centralized center of technical excellence made up of geoscience and reservoir engineering experts who support bpx energy’s multi-rig program across the Permian, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville development teams. The purpose of the Reservoir Engineering team in STT is to drive technical excellence, pursue and adopt innovation, optimize subsurface workflows, and solve the toughest technical problems –through a commercial lens.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years of industry experience working as a Reservoir Engineer in U.S. unconventional plays. Experience is required in the following capacities
1) Unconventional Reservoir Surveillance and Diagnostic Techniques;
2) Rate Transient Analysis;
3) Reservoir Simulation and Modelling;
4) Unconventional Resource Evaluation;
5) Data Integration & Digital Fluency;
6) Reserves Reporting. While a robust knowledge of theoretical concepts is foundational, it is required that the candidate can demonstrate the expertise in the above capacities applied to the U.S. unconventional oil and gas business. A track record of strong integration across multiple disciplines coupled with excellent communication skills are a must.

The ideal candidate has a personal commitment to inclusion, respect, transparency, ownership, teamwork, and ethics & compliance. The ideal candidate embraces and has experience with fast-paced, agile, and lean work environments. Under such dynamic conditions, it is critical that the ideal candidate has a growth mindset with demonstrated ability to learn, improve, and adapt quickly. Lastly, the ideal candidate is commercially minded, data driven, detailed oriented, and has proven abilities in exercising independent judgment, problem solving, thinking critically, and dealing with unstructured & uncertain situations.

This role will be part of a team of Reservoir Engineering Subject Matter Experts, playing a vital role in driving value into bpx development assets. Core objectives include well performance optimization, cashflow generation, process improvement, tool development, risk management, strategic planning, and technical reserves assessment. This individual should be capable of leveraging advanced technical skills and collaboration to support engineering project management and achieve business objectives.

Specific accountabilities include:

• Anticipate needs particular to the three bpx energy assets — Permian, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville – and apply a wide range of analysis techniques to solve emerging problems including: reservoir modelling, rate transient analyses, type curve analyses, statistical analyses, machine learning studies, laboratory experiments, and field trials.

• Own stakeholders such as peers and leadership in the STT, asset, drilling, and completions teams. This includes proactively establishing and maintaining relationships and channels of communication, understanding business needs, and keeping stakeholders regularly appraised of the status of technical projects.

• Influence change within the organization. Elevate the assets’ knowledge base, standards, and capabilities. This includes standardizing, maintaining, and optimizing subsurface processes; assuring or peer reviewing technical work; offering and hosting one-on-one mentoring sessions; offering and leading technical development opportunities.

• Pursue and actualize innovative proposals in the reservoir engineering domain. This includes exploring, incubating, and developing new technologies and technical workflows; engaging with third-party service providers and other operators; and attending fit-for-purpose technical conferences and consortia meetings.

• Progress hydrocarbon resources by exploring new prospects and developing appraisal strategies. This includes evaluating shallower or deeper strati graphic intervals and new geographic areas.

• Support the business development team on acquisitions and divestitures. This includes data…