Reservoir Engineer / Advisor I

Spring, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
Job Title
Reservoir Engineer / Advisor I (Possibility for a level II if the right candidate meets qualifications)

Compensation
$110/hr

Location
Houston campus

Schedule
5/2 M-F

Target Start Date
May 2026

Scope
Reservoir Engineer / Advisor I
Family: Engineering
Class: Reservoir

MAIN FUNCTIONS
  • Provide guidance to support the Reservoir Leadership Team in achieving desired performance objectives
  • Support / Advise Reservoir Leadership Team to aid in maintaining high technical standards
  • Develop plans / programs as required by the Reservoir Management team
  • Guide / support reservoir engineers to establish and implement plans that meet reservoir engineering requirements
  • Experienced in reservoir simulation and able to perform / guide detailed simulation studies
  • Perform / guide simulation and other studies to evaluate various depletion schemes and to investigate technical issues
  • Perform all related studies necessary to perform simulation studies including Pressure, Volume, Temperature (PVT), inflow/outflow, relative permeability, Special Core Analysis Laboratory (SCAL) and other evaluations
  • Perform depletion plan assessments to support the company in asset acquisition evaluations
  • Lead and/or participate in Peer Reviews to insure high technical standards are maintained
  • Provide necessary input to drilling, facilities, and other groups as required to support projects
  • Willing to mentor less experienced reservoir engineers in performing simulation and other studies
  • Document results in a comprehensive and understandable format, both in written and in graphic forms
  • Provide timely and focused updates of results/plans to management/partners/others

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop project-specific strategies with the Project Team to address identified risks and challenges
  • Support risk assessments and studies as defined in the Project Risk Management Plan
  • Support uncertainty analysis studies and value of information assessments
  • Share safety-related Lessons Learned across project(s) and within the company
  • May facilitate Reservoir Team meetings
  • May be assigned other services / studies by the Reservoir Leadership Team
  • Maintains a high degree of ethical conduct
  • Ability to work in environment with changing priorities
  • Develop / deliver technical presentations
  • Provide regulatory compliance support as required

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • University degree or equivalent
  • Demonstrated work experience in Reservoir Engineering positions in Oil & Gas Industry
  • Exceptional knowledge of reservoir engineering fundamentals and technical skills
  • Experienced in building, running and evaluating dynamic models
  • Knowledge of how to conduct reservoir simulation studies efficiently
  • Capability to identify issues and solutions and conduct reservoir evaluations independently
  • Willingness to direct and guide the work of less experienced engineers
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Initiative and problem solving capability
  • Ability to work under pressure with high standards of confidentiality and ethics
  • Working knowledge of reservoir management practices and processes
  • Ability to function in an integrated project team environment
  • Ability to effectively communicate across all organizational levels
  • Willingness to travel / live away from home for extended time periods
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Fluent in English
  • No training will be provided (other than company specific safety standards and procedures)

Comments
  • 5–10 years’ experience required (manager open to more experienced candidates)
  • Permian experience preferred
  • Experience with INVARIS, Spotfire, or ComboCurve preferred
  • Strong communication and presentation skills required

 
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