Senior Reservoir Engineer

Brunel; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel is seeking a Reservoir Advisor in Spring, Texas to join the oil & gas team on a 1-year contract with potential extension. The role focuses on leading reservoir engineering analyses, simulations, and risk-based planning to support asset evaluation and performance targets.

The candidate should have a university degree and proven experience in reservoir engineering, dynamic modeling, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• Demonstrated reservoir engineering experience in oil & gas.
• Strong knowledge of reservoir engineering fundamentals.
• Experience building/running dynamic reservoir models.
• Ability to conduct reservoir simulations to address issues.
• Ability to work independently and guide others.
• Good interpersonal/communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the Reservoir Leadership Team to achieve performance objectives.
• Support and advise the leadership team to maintain high technical standards.
• Develop plans and programs for the Reservoir Management team.
• Guide engineers to implement reservoir engineering plans.
• Perform and guide reservoir simulation studies and other analyses.
• Evaluate depletion schemes and related technical issues.
• Lead or participate in peer reviews to ensure high standards.
• Document results clearly and provide updates to management and partners.

Skills

University degree

Reservoir engineering experience

Reservoir simulation

Dynamic models

PVT/SCAL studies

Data interpretation

Technical mentorship

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Pressure/work under

Travel availability

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Intersect

Petrel RE

GAP Prosp for hydraulics

Job description

One of Brunel's oil & gas majors is looking for a Reservoir Advisor to join their team here in Spring, Texas. It would be a 1 years contract to start with potential extension.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Provide guidance to support the Reservoir Leadership Team in achieving desired performance objectives.
• Support / Advise Reservoir Leadership Team to aid in maintaining high technical standards
• Develop plans / programs as required by the Reservoir Management team
• Guide / support reservoir engineers to establish and implement plans that meet reservoir engineering requirements
• Experienced in reservoir simulation and able to perform / guide detailed simulation studies
• Perform / guide simulation and other studies to evaluate various depletion schemes and to investigate technical issues
• Perform all related studies necessary to perform simulation studies including Pressure, Volume, Temperature (PVT), inflow/outflow, relative permeability, Special Core Analysis Laboratory (SCAL) and other evaluations
• Perform depletion plan assessments to support the company in asset acquisition evaluations
• Lead and/or participate in Peer Reviews to insure high technical standards are maintained
• Provide necessary input to drilling, facilities, and other groups as required to support projects
• Willing to mentor less experienced reservoir engineers in performing simulation and other studies
• Document results in a comprehensive and understandable format, both in written and in graphic forms
• Provide timely and focused updates of results/plans to management/partners/others

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop project-specific strategies with the Project Team to address identified risks and challenges
• Support risk assessments and studies as defined in the Project Risk Management Plan, and ensure results are addressed as relevant field work is executed
• Support uncertainty analysis studies and value of information assessments for data acquisition plans
• Share safety-related Lessons Learned across project(s) and within the company
• May be assigned other services / studies by the Reservoir Leadership Team
• Maintains a high degree of ethical conduct
• Ability to work in environment with changing priorities
• Develop / deliver technical presentations
• Provide regulatory compliance support as required

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree or equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience in Reservoir Engineering positions in Oil & Gas Industry
• Exceptional knowledge of reservoir engineering fundamentals and technical skills
• Experienced in building, running and evaluating dynamic models to evaluate various technical issues
• Knowledge of how to conduct reservoir simulation studies to address required issue in a timely and efficient manner
• Capability to identify issues and solutions and conduct reservoir evaluations independently
• Willingness to direct and guide the work of less experienced engineers
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Initiative and problem solving capability with flexibility to react to unforeseen conditions
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment which expects the highest levels of customer service, confidentiality and ethical behavior
• Working knowledge of reservoir management practices, processes, and expectations
• Ability and desire to function in an integrated project team environment, develop successful working relationships with emphasis on effective communications in an integrated team environment
• Must be able to effectively communicate / influence multiple levels, from Senior Level Manager to worker
• Willingness to travel / live away from home for extended time periods
• Proficient in use of computers and programs such as Microsoft Office
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, as required to function effectively within a Project Team
• No training will be provided (other than company specific safety standards and procedures)

Must have:

• Software/Tools: Intersect + Petrel RE
• Gap prosper for hydraulics - some knowledge not super experienced