Reservoir Engineer CO2

Kinder Morgan, Inc.; Midland, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Kinder Morgan is seeking a Reservoir Engineer in Midland, TX to support the SACROC asset. You will collaborate with reservoir engineers, geologists, production engineers, and field operations to identify, develop, and execute CO2 flood projects for SACROC.

The role requires 5+ years in reservoir engineering, strong economic analysis, and ability to lead in projects non-supervisory roles. A hybrid work schedule is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of reservoir engineering experience.
• Position located in Midland, TX.
• Ability to apply petroleum engineering principles to optimize assets.
• Familiarity with pattern management, flooding, and forecasting.
• Ability to develop technically and economically sound recommendations with partial data.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and execute CO2 flood projects for SACROC.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers, geologists, production/facility engineers, and field operations.
• Prepare technical analyses, AFEs, and economic assessments for management.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Pattern management

Economic analysis

Team leadership

CO2 flood knowledge

Data interpretation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

KMWAG

KMPLAN

DSS

Excel

Job description

What We Are Looking For

Kinder Morgan CO2 Company is currently seeking a Reservoir Engineer for their Midland, TX office to support the SACROC asset. This position represents a key member of a multi-discipline team that adds value to the asset through capital reinvestment and application of solid reservoir management skills.

What You Will Do

This position works in concert with team reservoir engineers, geologists, production/facility engineers, and field operations to identify, develop, and execute CO2 flood projects for operations in SACROC.

What You Need

• 5+ years relevant experience in reservoir engineering
• Position located in Midland, TX
• Demonstrated ability to use petroleum engineering principles to solve problems and identify enhancement opportunities
• Proficiency in reservoir engineering and pattern management practices including, but not limited to, material balance, injector optimization, conformance improvement, flood pattern surveillance, and performance forecasting
• Ability to make technically and economically sound recommendations with not all data/information available
• Good overall practical oilfield operations knowledge
• Ability to improve the profitability of a field using reservoir analysis
• Understanding of oil and gas finance in relation to reserves and economics
• Ability to understand typical well-logging suites
• Flooding processes exposure. Water-flood and/or CO2 flood experience a plus
• Experience in developing technical documents such as AFEs, economic analysis, presentations to management, etc. (written and verbal skills)
• Demonstrated initiative and results oriented team member skills.
• Non-supervisory, but expected to take leadership roles in projects.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Good time management skills. Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• High proficiency in all required technical and economic software packages.
• MS-Office - proficiency with general applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience using SACROC custom programs such as KMWAG and KMPLAN is a plus
• DSS - working knowledge of Production Management Software.
• Data management & manipulation capability
• Hybrid Schedule Offered

Position level will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills and qualifications

Why Join Kinder Morgan

Kinder Morgan is a large energy infrastructure company operating in North America. Access to reliable, affordable energy is a critical component for improving lives around the world. We are committed to providing energy transportation and storage services in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner for the benefit of the people, communities, and businesses we serve.

Kinder Morgan provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, family status, status as an individual authorized to work in the U.S., or any other status protected by law.

For more information about Kinder Morgan, our culture, opportunities available, and to join our Talent Community, please visit our careers site at www.kindermorgan.com.