Unconventional Technical Engineer

ExxonMobil; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Workplace Flexibility

Disability Plan

Job summary

ExxonMobil is hiring for a Reservoir Engineer position in Spring, Texas. The successful candidate will perform reservoir modeling and optimize asset development while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

The ideal applicant should have a PhD in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, alongside expertise in Enhanced Oil Recovery and reservoir performance analysis. The position offers various benefits such as pension plans and workplace flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in Reservoir Engineering.
• Experience evaluating Enhanced Oil Recovery methods.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform reservoir modeling and simulation to support unconventional developments.
• Conduct reservoir depletion planning and field development planning.
• Identify key reservoir uncertainties and provide recommendations to mitigate risks.

Skills

Reservoir modeling and simulation

Reservoir depletion planning

Production optimization

Teamwork and communication skills

Education

PhD in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical)

Tools

Reservoir Simulation

Fluid analysis

Core analysis

Petrophysics

Job description

ExxonMobil is seeking both contractors and full‑time employees across various roles to provide reservoir engineering technical expertise to Unconventional Oil & Gas development. Work with multi‑discipline teams to support optimal asset development, reservoir management, and site screening.

The position is located at ExxonMobil campus in Spring, Texas.

What You Will Do

• Perform reservoir modeling and simulation to support unconventional developments.
• Conduct reservoir depletion planning and field development planning.
• Identify production or injection optimization opportunities.
• Plan, evaluate and execute appraisal and pilot programs.
• Identify key reservoir uncertainties and provide recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Improve reservoir description through fluid analysis, core evaluation, well testing interpretation, and production performance analysis.

About You

• Advanced degree (PhD) in Engineering preferred – preferably Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in Reservoir Engineering.
• Experience evaluating Enhanced Oil Recovery methods.
• Self‑motivated and focused on achieving business results while working in a multi‑disciplinary team in a fast‑paced business environment. Demonstrated teamwork and strong communication skills are essential.
• Previous experience in reservoir analytical performance prediction, asset development and depletion planning, reservoir surveillance & optimization, volume forecasting, economic analysis and data management.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Reservoir Simulation experience.
• Fluid sampling and analysis.
• Enhanced Oil Recovery.
• Core Analysis.
• Petrophysics.

Your Benefits

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Workplace Flexibility: Programs such as "Flex your Day", leaves of absence, and part‑time work.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resilience at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com. Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.

Job ID: 106632