Exploration and Production

Reservoir Engineer

CompanyLarge International Energy CompanyExperience6-10 years
Date of posting2008-06-12 21:54Salary indicationCompetitive
CategoryExploration and ProductionStart dateTo be agreed
RegionNorth AmericaDurationFull-time
CountryUnited States (USA)
LocationHouston, Texas
DescriptionA Leading Global Independent Energy Company, engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, as well as in refining and in marketing refined petroleum products, natural gas, and electricity wants to recruit Reservoir Engineer.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Reservoir Engineer will provide classical reservoir engineering expertise to maximize the value of Company' business interests in the joint-venture, located onshore . 

The asset portfolio is comprised of a wide-range of world-class production assets. It will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work on major development projects.

ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary Libya Subsurface Team, based in , and be an integral part in delivering team and business goals;

Generate and maintain Company - independent categorized reserve / contingent resource estimates and associated production projections using decline curve, material balance and volumetric recovery calculation methods;

Assist the Team with developing and presenting integrated Field Development Plans on all major assets within the Libya portfolio with particular emphasis on identifying and evaluating production enhancement / expansion opportunities;

Economic analysis of reserve development and other investment opportunities;

Develop capital investment, production and reserve movement forecasts for annual business budgets and Asset Value Plans;

Participate in and periodically represent Company' business interests at various partner technical meetings;

Assist the Commercial and Global New Business Development groups with technical analysis and negotiation of key contracts and agreements.
SkillsBS in Petroleum Engineering or closely-related engineering discipline is required.

5-7 years of relevant experience. Prior international experience beneficial, but not required.

Sound understanding of reserve estimation methods and reserve/resource categorization.

Understanding of reservoir engineering principles of secondary / tertiary recovery processes and demonstrated ability to evaluate, monitor and forecast the performance of recovery enhancement projects (e.g. water/gas injection and infill drilling).

Functional knowledge of petroleum geology, geophysics, drilling and production operation principles and their relation to practical reservoir management.

Computer literacy: experience with Microsoft Office products required; knowledge of technical software such as OFM and Eclipse are important.

Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a highly-collaborative, multi-cultural team environment.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Proactive, logical problem-solving skills with attention to details.
RemarksBusiness Unit: Africa Business Subsurface Team.
Professional should be willing to travel to Libya (2-3 trips per year) to participate in partner technical meetings.
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