Reservoir Engineer

W&T Offshore Inc. (NYSE: WTI); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Mid-Senior level Reservoir Engineer to lead multidisciplinary teams in evaluating acquisition opportunities. This full-time role in Houston offers a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Benefits

Short-term incentive/cash bonus program

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with a 6% safe-harbor match

Paid vacation and annual PTO

Paid company holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in reservoir engineering.
• Basic knowledge of geology, drilling, and production operations.
• Experience with history-matching methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide reservoir engineering expertise for acquisition evaluations.
• Prepare economic models and summary packages for management.
• Participate in post-bid due diligence.

Skills

Reservoir Evaluation

Economic Analysis

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ARIES

MS Office

Job description

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TITLE: Reservoir Engineer

ABOUT THE COMPANY: W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) is an independent oil and natural gas producer with a proud legacy of acquisition, exploration, and development of properties in the Gulf of America since 1983. We’re committed to creating an environment where people thrive, offering flexibility, a strong sense of community, and a diverse asset portfolio. Our rewards program complements this by providing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that promote well-being in every aspect of life. W&T Offshore is seeking an experienced Reservoir Engineer. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to join a well-established upstream oil and gas company with over 40 years of leadership in the Gulf of America.

BENEFITS: W&T Offshore offers excellent pay, short-term incentive/cash bonus program, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, group life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with a 6% safe-harbor match, as well as supplemental insurance, paid vacation, annual PTO, and paid company holidays paid annually.

WORKING LOCATION: Houston Office - 5718 Westheimer Road, 77057

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time

SCHEDULE: Monday to Thursday - 9 hours (in-office) / Friday - 4 hours (remote)

FLSA STATUS: Salary, Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: Lead and/or participate in focused, multi-disciplinary teams charged with evaluating acquisition, divestiture, and drilling prospect opportunities in targeted regions or plays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide reservoir engineering expertise in evaluating potential acquisition or divestiture opportunities in various basins.
• Contribute engineering skills to multidisciplinary evaluation as designated.
• Prepare economic models for various opportunities.
• Prepare summary packages and present results and recommendations to senior management in a timely manner, adhering to deadlines.
• Participate in post-bid due diligence and transition processes.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Education & Experience

• Proficient in reserves evaluation and economic analysis of petroleum ventures
• Basic knowledge of geology, drilling, completions, production engineering, and production operations.
• Working knowledge of Aries economic software, public production databases, and other petroleum engineering software.
• Oral presentation skills and the ability to interact positively with senior management.
• Team-oriented, self-starter, with strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work with multiple and changing priorities, short deadlines, and ability to respond in high-stress situations.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience in reservoir engineering.
• An advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of reservoir characteristics and recovery mechanisms.
• Strategic thinking and economic analysis skills.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team with a multi-faceted workload.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently.
• Must possess the ability to execute projects based on ideas or concepts, within parameters assigned
• Experience with history-matching methods and modeling a range of recovery processes, a plus
• Applicable computer skills must include proficiency in software including: ARIES and other reservoir engineering tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (primarily Word and Excel).
  
  

Essential Functions

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Report to the Corporate Office daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with stakeholders, peers and management
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Comply with company policies and procedure
  
  

Physical Reqirements

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
  
  

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. W&T Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

W&T Offshore Inc. offers competitive total rewards including health & welfare benefits, 401k match, competitive pay and an annual bonus program (STI).

W&T Offshore does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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