Portfolio Planner / Planning Engineer

Talos Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Talos Energy is seeking a Portfolio Planner / Planning Engineer in Houston to oversee the D&C Capex forecasting, budgeting, and planning process. You will own D&C planning data, interface with operations, finance, exploration, and development, and lead LE and annual budget cycles for senior management reporting.

The role emphasizes data governance, large data set management in Excel, and collaboration with IT to develop dashboards and provide strategic insights for the Board.

Qualifications

• 5+ years oil and gas industry experience.
• Offshore E&P experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or related field; MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Company Rig Schedule and host monthly reviews.
• Develop detailed project schedules for near-term and active projects.
• Identify cross-functional scheduling constraints and sequencing.
• Lead monthly LE CapEx forecasts and annual budget planning.
• Ensure accuracy of data inputs for New Drill Projects in LE and Budget.
• Prepare materials for senior management and board reporting.
• Develop and maintain Spotfire dashboards for Planning Group.
• Support lookback analyses of CapEx variance and performance.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

P6 scheduling

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering

MBA

Tools

P6

Spotfire

Job description

The Portfolio Planner / Planning Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the Company Rig Schedule and the Drilling and Completions (D&C) Capital Expenditure (Capex) Forecasting, Budgeting and Planning process. This role serves as the primary owner of D&C planning data and deliverables across the organization, interfacing daily with Operations, Corporate Development, Exploration, Development, Finance and Accounting groups. The Portfolio Planner / Planning Engineer plays a central role in the monthly Latest Estimate (LE) cycle and Annual Budget process and is a key contributor to senior management and Board-level reporting on D&C capital and schedule.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the Company Rig Schedule via collaboration with Exploration, Development and D&C Leadership; host monthly Rig Schedule review meetings with key operational and financial stakeholders
• Maintain detailed project schedules for near-term and active projects, including Long Lead items and key decisions leading to execution of Drilling and Completions, First Oil, etc.
• Identify and communicate cross-functional scheduling constraints and work proactively with Wells, Major Projects, Exploration and Development groups to evaluate project investment sequencing and optionality
• Lead compilation and delivery of Monthly LE Drilling, Completion, and Facilities CapEx forecasts, including near-term and long-term CapEx assumptions across all Rig Schedule projects
• Work closely with Exploration, Corporate Development and Development RE Techs to ensure accuracy across all PHDWin database inputs for New Drill Projects in LE and Budget
• Coordinate Operations Planning group inputs for the annual budget and long-term planning process covering D&C and Major Projects CapEx
• Maintain a robust database of all New Drill projects in conjunction with Wells, Major Projects, Exploration and Development groups; drive continuous improvement of data governance and project tracking processes
• Support AFE accrual reviews by coordinating with Asset Planners and Operations to reconcile costs and ensure timely updates are reflected across all active AFEs
• Prepare ad hoc deliverables for senior management, including materials for Board of Directors meetings, IR presentations, and other executive-level reporting
• Partner with IT to develop and maintain impactful Spotfire dashboards for Planning Group
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual lookback analysis, including CapEx variance and economic performance reviews

Education & Experience

Minimum of 5 years oil and gas industry experience, offshore E&P experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or related engineering field or business administration, M.B.A a plus

Qualifications & Skills

• General understanding of production, operations, accounting, drilling, completions, and plug and abandonment concepts and terminology
• Demonstrated experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis within an E&P planning or finance function
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and large data set management; proficiency in Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with project scheduling tools (P6 or equivalent) is a plus
• Ability to manage a high-volume, cross-functional workload with competing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare and present clear, concise deliverables to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong collaborative instincts; proven ability to work effectively across technical, financial, and operational teams

Certificates & Licenses

There are no certificates, licenses or registrations required for this position

Physical Requirements

• Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have use of arms and hands in repetitive motion. A fair amount of standing and walking is also required for the position.