Lead Reservoir Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent oil and gas development company is seeking a Lead Reservoir Engineer to provide subsurface engineering support for asset life plans. This role involves transforming opportunities into executable plans and working with an integrated team on reservoir models. Candidates should have a degree in Reservoir or Petroleum Engineering and significant experience in the North Sea. Competitive salary and a commitment to staff development are offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of applying Reservoir Engineering skills in North Sea fields.
• Experience with industry standard modelling packages required.
• UK North Sea experience, preferably with an Operator.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in transforming opportunities into executable plans.
• Work with petroleum engineers to identify production opportunities.
• Construct simulation models and implement latest methodologies.

Skills

Reservoir engineering skills

Problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills

Business awareness

Education

Degree in Reservoir or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

PetrelRE

TNavigator

Kappa well testing software

Job description

Job Description

Annan House

Staff

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY 15 AUGUST

COMPANY OVERVIEW

EnQuest is an independent oil and gas development and production company, focused on turning opportunities into value by targeting maturing assets and undeveloped oil fields. We are one of the largest UK independent oil producers in the UK North Sea, and have also established a presence in oil basins outside the UK North Sea, as part of our long term growth strategy.

Fundamental to EnQuest's success to date is our greatest asset - our people. Their talent, expertise, knowledge, experience, and commitment have delivered remarkable results and we continue to look for the same attributes in prospective new employees as we pursue plans for further development in the UKCS and internationally.

At EnQuest, we support a diverse and inclusive workplace and continually develop our culture. We are respectful and open with others, valuing the of all our people and listening to the views they bring. Our focus on and makes our performance stronger and makes us a better business.

The successful candidate for this post will become part of a progressive, innovative and ambitious business that holds a distinct set of values, based on respect for the individual. As well as having the opportunity to pursue their goals and achieve their ambitions, they will also be encouraged to contribute fresh ideas and take on new challenges that test their abilities and elevate their performance to new levels.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lead Reservoir Engineer role will provide subsurface engineering support for the delivery of the asset life of field plan. The candidate will work within an integrated subsurface team, to deliver high quality reservoir models, as well as developing the asset opportunity inventory.

The role is wide ranging and will provide an opportunity to utilise and develop various reservoir engineering skills, including infill well target evaluation, waterflood management, advanced simulation techniques and classical reservoir engineering.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Play a lead role in transforming an opportunity rich reservoir into executable plans that will form an important part of the company's growth.
• Work closely with petroleum engineers in the identification & evaluation production adding well-work opportunities
• Construct and history match simulation models, working closely through this process with an experienced multi-disciplinary subsurface team.
• Implement the latest of reservoir modelling methodologies and software to explore alternative scenarios and manage uncertainty
• Support the reservoir modelling analysis with classical reservoir engineering analysis to confirm and validate forecasts and opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate drilling, workover and other development opportunities and work with an innovative well engineering team to mature well designs to drill ready status and then support the Execute phase for any operational decisions.
• Generate Life of Field forecasts and provide input to the end of year reserves process
• Understand and communicate field performance and develop reservoir management plans; present to management and joint venture partners.
• Participate in peer assists and peer reviews and seek input from others to ensure technical high quality is achieved in evaluations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Interpersonal

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated team player with the ability to positively influence other similarly experienced colleagues.
• Good communication and presentation skills and ability to articulate evidence, analysis and conclusions in a clear and concise manner
• Strong integrator both within and outside of the team, and able to provide constructive challenge and support within the business

Skills & attributes

• Able to analyse and solve challenging problems, using experience, judgement and technical capabilities
• Sound business awareness and understands the impact of their work on the business and value based decisions
• A working knowledge of production engineering and well engineering

Experience

• Demonstrable track record of utilising Reservoir Engineering skills to identify development opportunities, in a variety of North Sea fields.
• Significant work experience with industry standard modelling packages (preferably PetrelRE, TNavigator, PETEX suite, Kappa well testing software)
• Working knowledge of petroleum geology, geophysics and petrophysics to enable integration within a multidisciplinary team.
• UK North Sea experience, some of which would preferably have been gained with an Operator.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Degree Qualified in Reservoir or Petroleum Engineering, or equivalent