Reservoir Engineer / Advisor I

Reservoir Engineer / Advisor I

Location: Houston, TX (seeking local candidates only)

Schedule: 5/2 M-F– 40 hours – Office based role, no travel required

Pay Rate: $110/hr

Required Experience: Applicants must have prior experience using Combo Curve (see below for details)

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, and ensure results are addressed as relevant field work is executed
• Support uncertainty analysis studies and value of information assessments for data acquisition plans
• 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 to evaluate various technical issues
• Knowledge of how to conduct reservoir simulation studies to address required issue in a timely and efficient manner
• 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 with flexibility to react to unforeseen conditions
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment which expects the highest levels of customer service, confidentiality and ethical behavior
• Working knowledge of reservoir management practices, processes, and expectations
• Ability and desire to function in an integrated project team environment, develop successful working relationships with emphasis on effective communications in an integrated team environment
• Must be able to effectively communicate / influence multiple levels, from Senior Level Manager to worker
• Willingness to travel / live away from home for extended time periods
• Proficient in use of computers and programs such as Microsoft Office
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, as required to function effectively within a Project Team
• No training will be provided (other than company specific safety standards and procedures)

Economic Modeling & Analysis

• Develop, extend, and maintain custom economic models in ComboCurve tailored to unconventional resource development.
• Build fiscal and cost structures aligned with corporate standards (CAPEX, OPEX, A&D, facility costs, price decks, taxes, royalties, working interest, net revenue interest, etc.).
• Ensure accuracy of economic assumptions and alignment with corporate value‑assurance processes.

Forecasting & Scenario Execution

• Run type curve, well‑level, and pad‑level forecasts for various development scenarios.
• Execute full‑cycle economics for development planning: base case, sensitivities, price scenarios, timing changes, and inventory‑based forecasts.
• Work closely with engineers, planners, and the business analyst advisor to translate development schedules into economic results while ensuring alignment with corporate guidance and established best practices.

Model Enhancement & Technical Workflows

• Review existing ComboCurve models and enhance workflows for improved transparency, modularity, and repeatability.
• Develop automated or semi‑automated structures for repeating economic runs across multiple assets or scenarios.
• Troubleshoot model logic, data issues, and calculation discrepancies.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with reservoir engineering, planning, geology, and finance to ensure integrated and aligned assumptions.
• Communicate findings through clear visualizations, summary reports, and presentations.

• Support ad‑hoc economic requests, sensitivities, and rapid‑turn modeling for leadership.

Seeking candidates authorized to work in the USA.

Requestion Number: 41035VC