26-002.E - Reservoir Engineer

Hilcorp; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Anchorage, Alaska, is seeking a Reservoir Engineer to develop investment opportunities in oil and gas. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering and at least four years of experience. Responsibilities include evaluating reservoir data, prioritizing projects, and collaborating with an integrated team of geologists and engineers. Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in relevant software are essential. This role supports the company's mission of innovation and integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of reservoir engineering experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to integrate geological data into reservoir calculations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize oil and gas development projects.
• Evaluate economics and profitability of potential projects.
• Work with geologists and operations engineers to mature projects.

Skills

Reservoir engineering experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to conduct reservoir evaluations

Problem-solving ability

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in petroleum engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Economic analysis software (Aries)

Nodal analysis software (Petroleum Experts)

Job description

Overview

Job Objective: Develop and execute economic oil and gas investment opportunities for the company by evaluating reservoir, production and geologic data, while working closely with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Identify, prioritize, present, and monitor oil and gas development and exploitation projects.
• Identify and quantify oil and gas targets.
• Construct plans of depletion.
• Identify reservoir mechanics and predict potential for additional recovery.
• Research field and well histories.
• Produce well bore schematics.
• Analyze cased hole and open hole well logs.
• Analyze pressure and production/injection data.
• Produce structure, production, isobaric, and isopach maps.
• Perform Nodal Analysis.
• Compile relevant oil and gas field data into a complete history and plan for future development.
• Evaluate economics and profitability of potential projects for the company.
• Work in an integrated team with geologists and operations engineers to mature rate and reserve add projects to an executable status.
• Adhere to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.
• Support company vision and mission.
• Adhere to established work schedule and attendance standards and be punctual to work and meetings.
• Maintains employee confidence and protects corporate assets by keeping information confidential.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years minimum reservoir engineering experience and a proven ability to generate investment opportunities.
• Working knowledge of the roles and job responsibilities of operations engineers, geologists, geophysicists, landmen, and other company professionals in order to accomplish team goals.
• Ability to conduct detailed reservoir evaluations and studies.
• Ability to integrate geological data into reservoir engineering calculations.
• Ability to accurately solve problems.
• Ability to make valuable contribution to team goals and objectives.
• Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Ability to integrate data from different sources into reservoir models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex information into an organized and presentable manner.
• Excellent project management, administrative, and organization skills.
• Required Software Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), economic analysis (Aries), Nodal analysis (Petroleum Experts), and public data retrieval (IHS).
• Preferred Software Skills: Proficiency with geologic mapping tools (Petra), rate transient analysis (Harmony suite), computer simulation (CMG), well log evaluation (IP), risk assessment (Rose suite), Data visualization (Spotfire, R).

Education Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university with a degree in petroleum engineering.