Expert Reservoir Engineer

Rockflow Resources Ltd.; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Expert Reservoir Engineer to join their innovative team in Haslemere. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your extensive experience to conduct high-quality reservoir engineering studies, manage client relationships, and drive technical excellence. With a focus on problem-solving and delivering value, you'll work on diverse projects that require entrepreneurial flair and a collaborative spirit. This opportunity not only promises career satisfaction but also the chance to shape the future of a world-class consulting organization. If you're passionate about making an impact in the oil and gas sector, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of oil and gas industry experience required.
• Proven experience in reservoir engineering and consulting essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reservoir engineering studies and audits for asset certifications.
• Manage client relationships and deliver projects on-time and within budget.
• Act as an Expert Witness in legal disputes and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Reservoir Engineering

Production Forecasting

Client Liaison

Technical Excellence

Business Development

Hydrocarbon Recovery Mechanisms

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Petroleum Engineering

MSc or PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Eclipse

Petrel

Prosper

Job description

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Rockflow’s business strategy is centred on the provision of technical excellence and high quality client service. The measure of our success is client retention and staff retention. To enable this, we seek to recruit and retain very high calibre industry professionals with a proven track record. We work as a close knit egalitarian team, and our goal is to provide career satisfaction and reward by maximising the returns to every member of the team. This is achieved by making sure everyone has a highly incentivised remuneration scheme and the chance to become a partner in the business. The business is governed by a transparent constitution and managed in an open and consensual way where everyone’s views are heard.

The role summary

As an Expert Reservoir Engineer, you are capable of performing high quality reservoir engineering studies and analyses ranging from high quality technical studies supporting development projects and operations to dispute resolution acting as a Technical Expert, or Expert Witness, where your recognised accumulated experience and judgement will be most highly valued.

We seek technical experts with entrepreneurial flair who are interested in building a world class consulting organisation. Our work is highly varied, involving a diverse range of clients and projects ranging from managing operated assets to tackling strategic problems or resolving commercial disputes. Based in our Haslemere office, but working globally, some international travel will be required (usually short business trips). We are looking for candidates with an excellent academic record followed by experience with a major operator, and also work with an independent oil company or consultancy firm. Due to continued business growth we are currently seeking an Expert Reservoir Engineer.

Experience requirements

Working as part of, or managing an integrated team, the role will encompass a broad range of activities including:

• Performing reservoir engineering studies for field development planning and optimisation.
• Conducting independent reserves and resources audits and/or certifications of assets/portfolios to industry standards (PRMS, SEC etc).
• Creating production forecasts and recovery forecasts.
• Undertaking due diligence evaluations for asset acquisition.
• Providing expert opinion on third party reserves reports and operator development plans.
• Acting as Expert Witness in legal disputes, or as the Expert in Expert Determinations.
• Managing all aspects of client liaison and reporting for your specific projects.
• Working as part of the team in relation to integrated studies.
• Striving to deliver projects on-time, within budget and to the highest level of professionalism feasible – drive technical excellence throughout.
• Establishing, maintaining and developing client relationships, promoting the Company’s reputation and capabilities to current and potential clients.
• Being proactive in developing new business opportunities.
• Being proactive in developing your technical capabilities, in keeping abreast of industry practices and technologies, and also in the capture and sharing of knowledge and best practices across the Company.
• Attending relevant industry events to represent and promote the Company’s services.

The key to this role is having a broad reservoir engineering background, combined with the desire to succeed in a dynamic and co-operative consultancy practice sharing in the Company’s profits.

Preferences: The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Petroleum Engineering or related subject essential, preferably supplemented with an MSc or PhD in Petroleum Engineering.
• A minimum of 20 years oil and gas industry experience essential.
• Experience working as a consultant, with a background working on operated assets for a well-recognised oil company.
• Proven experience in some of the following areas of reservoir engineering desired:
• Resource and asset evaluations.
• Oil and gas field production forecasting using classical reservoir engineering techniques material balance modelling and dynamic simulation modelling.
• Hydrocarbon recovery mechanisms and recovery factor estimation.
• Field Appraisal and Development Planning.
• Reserves Reporting or Auditing.
• Due diligence studies.
• Field operations.
• Competent user of reservoir engineering software essential. The Company uses an array of industry standard software such as Eclipse, Petrel, Prosper etc.
• Previous technical lead experience with the ability to scope, manage and/or carry out project independently or as part of an integrated team essential.
• Strong business and commercial acumen essential.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English essential.
• Ability to support and drive technical excellence essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills – the ability to maintain and build strong relationships with clients and work colleagues.

Why work for us

We’re a little different… We’re problem solvers, independent thinkers, and always focussed on delivering value to our clients. Clients rely on Rockflow to be their trusted advisors. Our entire business ethos is built around putting people first… that’s us and our clients.

• We’re prepared to constructively challenge, delivering tough truths and analysis when needed.
• We each take pride and personal ownership of our work, and how we deliver it.
• We work to build long-term relationships with our clients.
• We thrive on finding solutions to complex, multifaceted problems.
• We're unbiased and honest to the bone and we're generous with our experience and knowledge.

How to apply

Complete the form below and attach a copy of your CV.