Resevoir Engineer - EGS

Reservoir Engineer - EGS

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for reservoir engineering evaluations to support world-class exploration, development and operations of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS). An individual in this role will work in a world-class collaborative and multi-disciplinary environment.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains a safe work place and takes responsibility for safety with the goal of zero incidents
• Performs a variety of tasks with a capability to work independently or within a team environment. Completes work assignments with limited levels of supervision.
• Acts in a dependable manner and uses sound judgement in all activities.
• Prepares technical insights in a suitable communication method such as reports and presentations with accurate use of company tools, templates and standards
• Manages data and information in a manner that is consistent with company systems and processes
• Works independently on projects and leads activities to achieve timely, measurable and relevant outcomes for the company
• Conducts training internally or externally and acts as a coach or mentor to others in areas of specialized knowledge
• Participates in multi-disciplinary teams for work activities in addition to other periodic requirements such as due-diligence or joint ventures and can act as a primary contact person
• Able to identify, oversee, and evaluate consultants and consultant work products for implementation within EGS development projects
• Actively works to innovate and improve company tools, systems and processes and ensures clear understanding of external best-practices
• Possesses a high willingness to apply novel analysis techniques to subsurface development, and engage with cutting-edge research to improve the company's EGS development program.
• Design tests and analyze results of tests to quantify rock mechanical properties
• Collaborate with geomechanics and completions engineers to design stimulation programs aligned with EGS development goals
• Analyze performance of EGS doublet throughout the project life cycle, diagnose problems, plan remedial action, and assist with permitting and execution of the work
• Evaluate effects of corrective actions or changes in field operations, power generation revenue and long-term resource performance
• Collect and analyze reservoir data, analyze well logs and well tests, characterize natural and hydraulic fractures and develop reservoir conceptual models
• Assist with the design of reservoir and fracture models. Use models to design stimulation and optimize EGS doublet operations.
• Design and implement well tests including surface and subsurface pump installations, surface separation vessels, chemical inhibition, and surface conveyances
• Oversee the installation, set-up, and operations of tests and testing equipment as needed
• Work with operations personnel, Geologists and Project Managers to formulate and justify recommendations for wellfield activities and reservoir management
• Responsible for planning and specifying logs and diagnostic procedures for EGS doublets throughout the exploration, development, and operations lifecycle
• Responsible for the design, specifying, and monitoring of pumps for pumped production wells
• Responsible for the planning, engineering, supervision, analysis and reporting of routine well logs and tests
• Document analyses, interpretations of logs, well tests, diagnostic procedures and results of work overs, drilling and other changes in operations
• Work with plant, field operations and IT personnel to maintain the quality and completeness of well data base and testing and operating records
• Provide pertinent data and analyses to consultants and incorporate their results

Other Responsibilities:

• Other duties and projects as assigned by management

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• Must possess Master of Science or Engineering in a relevant subject. A Doctorate degree in a relevant subject is advantageous.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry or related fields, generally with 5 to 20 years of experience.
• Must have experience designing and interpreting fracture diagnostic tests including but not limited to formation leak-off/extended leak-off tests, diagnostic fracture injection tests (DFIT), Minifrac/fracture calibration tests, and flowback tests
• Must have experience modeling and designing hydraulic fracturing and stimulation programs.
• Must have experience designing and interpreting flow tests, injection tests, and interference tests, including the use of pressure-transient analysis
• Must have experience designing and interpreting downhole surveys including but not limited to pressure, temperature, spinner, and well integrity surveys
• Experience in geothermal exploration and development is advantageous.
• Experience designing downhole survey programs in horizontal wells is advantageous
• Experience specifying downhole line-shaft and/or electric submersible pumps for operations is advantageous
• Experience designing surface well test facilities including atmospheric separators, chemical inhibition systems, holding ponds, and injection/transfer pumps is advantageous
• Experience characterizing subsurface stress distribution, orientation, and characteristics is advantageous
• Experience developing and using reservoir numerical models and fracture simulations is advantageous
• Experience modeling heat flow, modeling subsurface heat sources, and interpreting surface indicators of heat flow is advantageous
• Experience in data science and quantitative analysis is advantageous
• Experience in Project Management is preferred. Experience under the PMI project management framework is preferred, ideally holding either CAPM or PMP qualification
• Proficiency in Matlab and Python programming is preferred.
• Proficiency in technical specialist applications including, but not limited to, Petrel, Kinetics, ResFrac, and FracSim
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English at a level which will permit the employee to accurately understand and communicate information to safely and efficiently perform the job duties.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities so time is used efficiently and effectively
• Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality performance
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the company's auto insurance carrier

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to work in an office environment and to work at a computer, and computer monitor, and use repetitive motion for long periods of time
• The ability to work in a power plant and wellfield near hot pipes, drilling rigs and heavy equipment
• The ability to navigate and work in remote field locations and work outdoors in difficult weather conditions
• The ability to walk, hike, and work on steep, rough terrain for extended periods of time
• The ability to safely operate 4WD light vehicles on highways and off-road safely
• The ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• The ability to periodically lift up to 25 lbs
• The ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including internationally

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