Reservoir Engineer

Brunel; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Reservoir Engineering advisor to join a major oil and gas team in the Houston area, focusing on CCS projects. The role requires strong reservoir engineering fundamentals, experience with INTERSECT/ECLIPSE, and ability to guide technical teams.

You will mentor engineers, develop depletion and simulation plans, and provide input to cross-functional groups. The position emphasizes high technical standards and collaboration across asset teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated work experience in reservoir engineering in oil & gas.
• Experience with reservoir simulation and PVT/SCAL studies.
• Proficiency with INTERSECT/ECLIPSE simulators and dynamic modeling.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to support Reservoir Leadership Team to achieve performance objectives.
• Mentor less experienced reservoir engineers in simulations and analyses.
• Develop plans and programs for Reservoir Management.
• Lead and participate in peer reviews to uphold technical standards.
• Collaborate with drilling, facilities, and other groups as required.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

ECLIPSE/INTERSECT experience

Reservoir simulation

PVT/SCAL analysis

Project leadership

Communications

MS Office

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

INTERSECT

ECLIPSE

Dynamic modeling software

Job description

One of Brunel's major oil & gas companies is looking for a Reservoir Engineering advisor to join their team in Houston. This team specifically supports CCS projects and are looking for individuals with INTERSECT/ECLIPSE. The role would be based out of Spring, Texas.

• Provide guidance to support the Reservoir Leadership Team in achieving desired performance objectives.
• Support / Advise Reservoir Leadership Team to aid in maintaining high technical standards
• Develop plans / programs as required by the Reservoir Management team
• Guide / support reservoir engineers to establish and implement plans that meet reservoir engineering requirements
• Experienced in reservoir simulation and able to perform / guide detailed simulation studies
• Perform / guide simulation and other studies to evaluate various depletion schemes and to investigate technical issues
• Perform all related studies necessary to perform simulation studies including Pressure, Volume, Temperature (PVT), inflow/outflow, relative permeability, Special Core Analysis Laboratory (SCAL) and other evaluations
• Perform depletion plan assessments to support the company in asset acquisition evaluations
• Lead and/or participate in Peer Reviews to insure high technical standards are maintained
• Provide necessary input to drilling, facilities, and other groups as required to support projects
• Willing to mentor less experienced reservoir engineers in performing simulation and other studies
• Document results in a comprehensive and understandable format, both in written and in graphic forms
• Provide timely and focused updates of results/plans to management/partners/others

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop project-specific strategies with the Project Team to address identified risks and challenges
• Support risk assessments and studies as defined in the Project Risk Management Plan, and ensure results are addressed as relevant field work is executed
• Support uncertainty analysis studies and value of information assessments for data acquisition plans
• Share safety-related Lessons Learned across project(s) and within the company
• May be assigned other services / studies by the Reservoir Leadership Team
• Maintains a high degree of ethical conduct
• Ability to work in environment with changing priorities
• Develop / deliver technical presentations
• Provide regulatory compliance support as required

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience in Reservoir Engineering positions in Oil & Gas Industry
• Exceptional knowledge of reservoir engineering fundamentals and technical skills
• Experienced in building, running and evaluating dynamic models to evaluate various technical issues
• Knowledge of how to conduct reservoir simulation studies to address required issue in a timely and efficient manner
• Capability to identify issues and solutions and conduct reservoir evaluations independently
• Willingness to direct and guide the work of less experienced engineers
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Initiative and problem solving capability with flexibility to react to unforeseen conditions
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment which expects the highest levels of customer service, confidentiality and ethical behavior
• Working knowledge of reservoir management practices, processes, and expectations
• Ability and desire to function in an integrated project team environment, develop successful working relationships with emphasis on effective communications in an integrated team environment
• Must be able to effectively communicate / influence multiple levels, from Senior Level Manager to worker
• Willingness to travel / live away from home for extended time periods
• Proficient in use of computers and programs such as Microsoft Office
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, as required to function effectively within a Project Team
• No training will be provided (other than company specific safety standards and procedures)