Senior Reservoir Engineer

Devon Energy; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy in Midland, Texas, seeks an Intermediate/Developmental Reservoir Engineer to perform routine reservoir engineering assignments under close supervision, evaluating oil and gas reserves and helping to manage and develop assets.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience and a 4-year degree in Petroleum Engineering, with responsibilities spanning economic analysis, risk assessment, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to optimize recovery.

Qualifications

• Proficient with MS Office; strong data analysis required.
• Experience with ARIES is required.
• Spotfire experience is preferred.
• Ability to handle large data sets with high accuracy.
• Self-directed while working in a team environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet established deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs economic analysis and evaluations of drilling opportunities with geoscientists.
• Quantifies risks and delivers technical recommendations with business impact to leadership.
• Analyzes production data trends for forecasting, reserve analysis and development optimization.
• Leads proposal reviews and reservoir characterization decisions.
• Pursues professional development and collaborates across disciplines.

Skills

MS Office

Data analysis

Self-directed

Analytical thinking

Deadline-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

ARIES

Spotfire

Job description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today's greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Job Profile Summary:

Intermediate/Developmental Level- Under close supervision, incumbents in this role perform routine reservoir engineering assignments to evaluate the value of oil and gas reserves estimates to manage and develop assets. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with or performing reserves analysis, economic analysis, material balances, and various recovery method analyses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs economic analysis and evaluations of drilling opportunities with geoscientists
• Quantifies risks and delivers technical recommendations with business impact to leadership
• Analyzes production data trends for forecasting, reserve analysis and development optimization
• Leads proposal reviews and reservoir characterization decisions
• Pursues professional development and collaborates across disciplines

Skills and Eperience:

• Established proficiency in computing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is required
• Working knowledge of ARIES is required
• Working knowledge of Spotfire is preferred
• Must be able to work with large amounts of detailed data with high level of accuracy
• Must possess the ability to be self-directed while working in a team environment
• Must possess strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Must be able to meet established deadlines

Education Requirements:

Minimum 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Position typically requires skills normally obtained through the completion of a 4 year degree program in Petroleum Engineering

Years of Experience:

3-5 years 3 minimum; 5 preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

Work is typically performed indoors in an office environment. Incumbents must be able to perform work which includes typing, sitting and standing. In the event that incumbent visits operations worksite, personal protection equipment, including head protection, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, and flame resistant clothing is required. Safety rules including OSHA and DOT requirements are strictly enforced. Employees must be willing to travel and work extended hours on short notice.

Travel Requirements:

Percent of Travel Required Comments

10% - 15% Travel will be required for mandatory meetings and training.

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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