Permian Reservoir Engineer / Advisor

Overview

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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $110/hour
• Location: Spring, TX
• Assignment Duration: 12 months
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours
• Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO
• Experience with INVARIS, Spotfire or ComboCurve preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.  Develop / deliver technical presentations
• Maintains a high degree of ethical conduct.  Ability to work in environment with changing priorities
• Provide regulatory compliance support as required

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience in Reservoir Engineering positions in Oil & Gas Industry
• Permian experience preferred
• Experience with INVARIS, Spotfire or ComboCurve
• Exceptional knowledge of reservoir engineering fundamentals and technical skills.  Experienced in building, running and evaluating dynamic models to evaluate various technical issues.  Working knowledge of reservoir management practices, processes, and expectations
• 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.  Initiative and problem solving capability with flexibility to react to unforeseen conditions
• Willingness to direct and guide the work of less experienced engineers
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment which expects the highest levels of customer service, confidentiality and ethical behavior
• 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
• Willingness to travel / live away from home for extended time periods
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Suite and data-driven workflows
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, as required to function effectively within a Project Team.  Strong communication skills and experience presenting technicinal results to multidisciplinary teams
• No training will be provided (other than company specific safety standards and procedures)

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets.  Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.

Salary : $110