Reservoir Engineer ​/ Advisor II or III

Reservoir Engineer / Advisor II or III

Location:

Spring, TX 77389

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week with approved overtime

In-office position

Target Pay Rate:
Level II – $130/hr

Level III – $150/hr

Target

Start Date:

ASAP

Tentative End Date:
One year from starting

Scope: MAIN 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.