EOR & CCUS Reservoir Engineer — Lead Projects

RiseMe

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

CNPC USA is seeking a Sr. Reservoir Engineer - EOR to lead CO2-EOR, chemical EOR, and CCUS projects. You will design experiments, pilots, and full-field plans, monitor performance, and optimize recovery using state-of-the-art reservoir simulation tools.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, communicate findings through reports and presentations, and travel domestically/internationally as needed. A strong background in EOR and CCUS is required.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of Reservoir Engineering experience with EOR/CCUS.
  • Experience with conventional and unconventional reservoirs preferred.
  • Excellent technical writing and presentation skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 60 days per year.

Responsibilities

  • Manage ongoing EOR projects and identify new opportunities.
  • Develop pilot and full-field EOR plans including chemical/gas/thermal methods.
  • Run advanced reservoir simulations to optimize recovery.
  • Lead R&D of EOR chemicals and lab testing protocols.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate data into models.
  • Provide technical oversight and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Reservoir simulation
CO2-EOR screening
EOR chemical knowledge
Core flooding & PVT
Technical writing
Travel readiness

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering
Doctoral degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering (plus)

Tools

CMG
ECLIPSE
tNavigator

Job description

CNPC USA is seeking a Sr. Reservoir Engineer - EOR to lead CO2-EOR, chemical EOR, and CCUS projects. You will design experiments, pilots, and full-field plans, monitor performance, and optimize recovery using state-of-the-art reservoir simulation tools.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners, communicate findings through reports and presentations, and travel domestically/internationally as needed. A strong background in EOR and CCUS is required.

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