Reservoir Engineering Technician

Texas Independent Exploration; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized oil and gas company in Houston is seeking a Reservoir Engineering Technician to support engineering operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-3 years of experience in the oil & gas sector. Key responsibilities include maintaining databases and analyzing production data. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for collaborating with engineering teams. U.S. citizenship or valid work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant technical experience with an oil & gas operator preferred.
• High attention to detail and excellent organization skills.
• Strong analytical mindset with willingness to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain PHDwin databases for corporate reserves and engineering workflows.
• Provide technical support to Senior Engineering and Business Development Teams.
• Analyze lease operating statements and integrate into engineering models.
• Organize daily production data for engineering analysis.
• Support production, LOE, and P&A tracking processes.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WellView

AFE Navigator

Enverus

Tableau

PowerBI

Job description

We are a mid-sized, privately held Oil and Gas E&P company seeking a Reservoir Engineering Technician to join our Houston office. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in reservoir and production engineering. Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, able to multi-task, and capable of growing with the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain PHDwin databases to support A&D efforts, corporate reserves and engineering workflows in multiple US Basins.
• Provide technical support to both Senior Engineering and Business Development Teams through data preparation and analysis.
• Analyze lease operating statements, AFE’s, workover, and completion expenses to integrate into engineering models.
• Review revenue statements to determine historical pricing differentials and apply to asset evaluations.
• Pull and organize daily production data from industry sources (such as PDS, PramsPlus, Enverus) for engineering analysis.
• Track horizontal offset activity to ensure timely engineering evaluation and planning.
• Strong understanding of both horizontal and vertical production curves.
• Format and organize technical data for presentations to management and other stakeholders.
• Support production, LOE, and P&A tracking processes, including cost lookbacks and data validation.
• Maintain well lists for reserves, insurance, and other corporate reporting needs.
• Occasionally assist with field data collection or site visits as needed.
• Provide support to other teams based on skillset and company needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Math, Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• 1–3 years of relevant technical experience with an oil & gas operator preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with WellView, AFE Navigator, Enverus, Tableau/PowerBI preferred.
• High attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong analytical mindset with a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with engineers, geologists, and field personnel.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or hold a valid H-1B visa with authorization to work in the United States.