Reservoir Engineering Advisor II or III

RWDY Inc; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 172,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

RWDY Inc. seeks a Reservoir Engineer Advisor II/III to lead technical efforts in Spring, TX, focused on unconventional reservoirs. The role requires strategic guidance, modeling, and simulation studies to meet performance objectives.

In-office, Monday–Friday, 40 hours with approved overtime, ASAP start. The candidate will mentor engineers, develop plans with Reservoir Management, support field execution, and communicate findings clearly to management and partners.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years of reservoir engineering in oil & gas.
• 7+ years in unconventional shale experience preferred.
• Exceptional knowledge of reservoir engineering fundamentals.
• Experience building, running, and evaluating dynamic reservoir models.
• Experience conducting reservoir simulation studies efficiently and within required timelines.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to support the Reservoir Leadership Team in achieving performance objectives and maintaining high technical standards.
• Develop plans and programs required by the Reservoir Management Team.
• Guide reservoir engineers in establishing and implementing plans that meet reservoir engineering requirements.
• Perform or guide detailed reservoir simulation studies.
• Build, run, and evaluate dynamic models to assess depletion schemes and investigate technical issues.
• Mentor less-experienced reservoir engineers in simulation and related studies.
• Document results in clear written and graphical formats.
• Provide timely updates to management, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare project-specific strategies with the Project Team to address risks.
• Support risk assessments and studies defined in the Project Risk Management Plan.
• Ensure study findings are addressed during field execution.
• Support uncertainty analyses for data-acquisition plans.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Oil & gas industry experience

Unconventional shale

Dynamic reservoir modeling

Reservoir simulation

PVT & SCAL understanding

Regulatory/documentation

Mentoring others

Communication & presenting

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Reservoir Engineer / Advisor II or III

Compensation

• Level II – $130/hr
• Level III – $150/hr

Location

Spring, TX

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week with approved overtime

In office

Target Start Date

ASAP

Scope / Main Functions

• Provide guidance to support the Reservoir Leadership Team in achieving performance objectives and maintaining high technical standards.
• Develop plans and programs required by the Reservoir Management Team.
• Guide reservoir engineers in establishing and implementing plans that meet reservoir engineering requirements.
• Perform or guide detailed reservoir simulation studies.
• Build, run, and evaluate dynamic models to assess depletion schemes and investigate technical issues.
• Perform or guide supporting studies involving:
  • Pressure, Volume, Temperature (PVT)
  • Inflow and outflow
  • Relative permeability
  • Special Core Analysis Laboratory (SCAL)
  • Other reservoir evaluations
• Perform depletion-plan assessments supporting asset acquisition evaluations.
• Lead or participate in peer reviews to ensure high technical standards.
• Provide reservoir engineering input to drilling, facilities, and other project groups.
• Mentor less-experienced reservoir engineers in simulation and related studies.
• Document results in clear written and graphical formats.
• Provide timely and focused updates to management, partners, and other stakeholders.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop project-specific strategies with the Project Team to address identified risks and challenges.
• Support risk assessments and studies defined in the Project Risk Management Plan.
• Ensure study findings are addressed during relevant field execution.
• Support uncertainty analyses and value-of-information assessments for data-acquisition plans.
• Facilitate Reservoir Team meetings when assigned.
• Complete additional services or studies assigned by the Reservoir Leadership Team.
• Maintain a high degree of ethical conduct.
• Work effectively in an environment with changing priorities.
• Develop and deliver technical presentations.
• Provide regulatory compliance support as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated reservoir engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
• At least five years of unconventional shale experience involving reservoirs that require hydraulic fracturing to produce.
• Approximately seven or more years of unconventional oil and gas experience preferred.
• Exceptional knowledge of reservoir engineering fundamentals.
• Experience building, running, and evaluating dynamic reservoir models.
• Experience conducting reservoir simulation studies efficiently and within required timelines.
• Ability to identify technical issues, develop solutions, and conduct reservoir evaluations independently.
• Working knowledge of reservoir management practices, processes, and expectations.
• Ability and willingness to direct, guide, and mentor less-experienced engineers.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with and influence personnel at multiple organizational levels, from senior management to field personnel.
• Ability to work effectively within an integrated project-team environment.
• Flexible and capable of responding to unforeseen conditions and changing priorities.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining confidentiality, ethical conduct, and high customer-service standards.
• Willingness to travel or live away from home for extended periods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related computer applications.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• No training will be provided other than company‑specific safety standards and procedures.