Senior Resource Development Engineer – Anadarko Basin

Continental Resources, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Resources, Inc. seeks a Senior Reservoir Engineer to optimize resource development in the Anadarko Basin. You will lead performance analysis, strategic planning, A&D evaluation, and reservoir characterization to maximize value and recovery, collaborating with geologists, landmen, and operations engineers.

You will deliver production forecasts, design field development plans, and progress approvals, using ARIES and simulations to drive economic decisions throughout the year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent, relevant industry experience.
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.
• Experience with Unconventional Anadarko Basin assets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts decline curve analysis to generate production forecasts for budgeting and strategy.
• Designs and optimizes well spacing, completions strategies, and field development plans.
• Evaluates potential acquisitions and divestitures.
• Develops type curves and economic analyses for AOIs.
• Advances well approvals from concept through executive approval.
• Collaborates with Well Performance to integrate reservoir simulations, PVT, RTA, and other diagnostics.
• Progresses asset reserves strategy through the year.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Data analysis

Task management

Accountability

Trust building

Collaboration

Results driven

Education

BS in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

ARIES

Spotfire

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Reservoir Engineer collaborates with all other disciplines (e.g., geologists, landmen and operations engineers) to optimize resource development on Continental’s Anadarko Basin assets. This role involves performance analysis, strategic planning, A&D evaluation, and reservoir characterization to maximize economic value and recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts decline curve analysis to generate short and long-term production forecasts to support budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making. Designs and optimizes well spacing, completions strategies, and field development plans to enhance recovery, maximize economics, and minimize costs. Evaluates and makes recommendations on potential acquisitions and divestitures. Develops and maintains type curves and economic analyses for various AOIs. Progresses well approvals from concept through executive approval. Communicates trade‑offs clearly. Collaborates with the Well Performance team to incorporate reservoir simulations, PVT, RTA, and other diagnostic tools into asset‑level reservoir characterization. Continually progresses the asset’s reserves strategy throughout the year. Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills. Proficient in computer and data analysis skills. Good working knowledge of industry economic software, including ARIES. Ability to use production curve analysis (Arps) to forecast reserve recoveries from reservoirs. Ability to manage multiple tasks and efficiently prioritize work to meet deadlines. Ensures accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. Instills trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Demonstrates self‑awareness – Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses. Drives results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university

Minimum of five (5) years of recent, relevant industry experience

An acceptable pre‑employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Unconventional Anadarko Basin assets

Proficient in ARIES software and economic analysis.

Proficient in Spotfire and other data visualization/analysis tools.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Continental Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Continental is successful because we challenge our employees to be innovative and creative. We provide our employees with the necessary tools to be successful, and we reward them for their hard work. We value teamwork and collaboration and expect our employees to have a personal commitment to inclusion and diversity.

If you want to work in an environment that encourages teamwork and putting your ideas into action, consider joining Continental Resources.