Exploration and Production
Sr. Reservoir Engineer | |||
| Company | Large International Energy Corporation | Experience | 6-10 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of posting | 2008-06-27 19:09 | Salary indication | Negotialbe |
| Category | Exploration and Production | Start date | To be agreed |
| Region | North America | Duration | Permanent |
| Country | United States (USA) | ||
| Location | Houston, Texas | ||
| Description | POSITION SUMMARY: The multi-disciplinary Libya Subsurface Team, based in Houston, is seeking a Reservoir Engineer to provide classical reservoir engineering expertise to maximize the value of Client' business interests in the Waha joint-venture, located onshore Libya. The Libya asset portfolio is comprised of, and will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work on, a wide-range of world-class production assets and major development projects. ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and be an integral part in delivering team and business goals • Generate and maintain Client-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 Client' business interests at various partner (ConocoPhillips, Marathon, NOC, Waha Oil) technical meetings in Houston and Libya • Assist the Commercial and Global New Business Development groups with technical analysis and negotiation of key contracts and agreements | ||
| Skills | SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: • 4-6 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 detail • Willing to travel to Libya (2-3 trips per year) to participate in partner technical meetings EDUCATION / TRAINING: • Bachelor's of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering or closely-related engineering discipline is required • Master's of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering preferred | ||
| Remarks | Must be eligible to work in USA | ||
| Reference Nr | JUN-34MA | ||
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