Reservoir Engineering Technician

Prairie Operating Co LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Reservoir Engineering Technician to support engineers in optimizing oil and gas reservoirs. This role involves data collection, technical analysis, and collaboration with field staff to enhance production efficiency. You will be responsible for maintaining databases, preparing analyses using tools like Excel, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. If you have a passion for engineering and a desire to contribute to innovative reservoir management practices, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team that values your expertise and offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health Care Coverage

Retirement Plan

Training and Development Opportunities

Time Off and Leave Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in oil and gas operations preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers in evaluating and managing oil and gas reservoirs.
• Collect and analyze reservoir data to optimize production efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Data Presentation

Excel

Database Tools (Access, SQL)

Programming Aptitude

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering Technology

Degree in Geology or related field

Tools

Excel

ARIES

Enersight

Microsoft Office Suite

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Position Title:

Reservoir Engineering Technician

Department:

Engineering, Reserves and Planning

Location:

Denver

Reports to:

Senior Vice President Engineering

Salary Range:

$100,000 – $120,000

Job Summary

Reservoir Engineering Technician will assist engineers in the evaluation, development, and management of oil and gas reservoirs. This role involves data collection, analysis, and technical support to optimize reservoir performance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role supports the ongoing reservoir engineering operations, ensuring optimal asset development, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. This role involves technical data analysis, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with engineers and field staff to enhance oil and gas production efficiency.

Essential Functions

1. Works closely with a reservoir engineer and on all tasks related to optimizing asset development.
2. Reserves support – building, running, and quality control (QC) of ARIES databases with guidance from senior reserves technician.
3. Planning support – building, running, and QC of Enersight projects with guidance from director or reservoir engineer.
4. Construct and maintain databases used for analysis of production, expense, revenue, etc.
5. Prepare analyses using data analysis tools like Excel and Spotfire.
6. Organize and present analyses and data outputs in graphical and presentation form.
7. Acquisition evaluations – build ARIES databases, gather and verify data, run preliminary economic analysis and metrics.
8. Tracks non-op well status, capital spend and reviews and updates monthly accruals for capital and expenses.
9. Compiles data, builds and maintains databases to support to reservoir engineer in annual type curve review process.
10. Utilize ARIES to generate AFEs and supporting documentation.
11. General support for reservoir engineering staff.
12. Collect, organize, and analyze reservoir data, including pressure, production rates, and fluid properties.
13. Support reservoir engineers in creating models for reservoir simulation and forecasting.
14. Maintain databases for well logs, production data, and reservoir performance metrics.
15. Assist in preparing technical reports, presentations, and regulatory documentation.
16. Monitor reservoir performance to identify opportunities for enhanced recovery or operational improvements.
17. Collaborate with geologists, drilling teams, and production engineers to integrate data for comprehensive reservoir analysis.
18. Ensure compliance with state regulations and company policies during all phases of reservoir management.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skill set, with a curiosity to keep learning.
2. Ability to compile and present data clearly using the best available tools.
3. Proficiency in Excel required, exposure to database tools (Access, SQL) strongly preferred.
4. Programming background and aptitude (experience or education) strongly preferred.
5. Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with AutoCAD or ArcGIS is advantageous.
7. Ability to work outdoors in varying environmental conditions and travel to remote sites as needed.

Qualifications

1. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering Technology, Geology or a related field.
2. 2+ years of experience in oil and gas operations and reservoir engineering support preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities.

Work environment

1. Job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.
2. The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.
3. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Physical demands

1. May require occasional lifting of heavy objects.
2. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Employee Benefits

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which include, but are not limited to, health care coverage, retirement plan, protection coverage, time off and leave programs, training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.

Prairie Operating Employee Co., LLC reserves the right to modify this job description at its discretion at any time. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.