Reservoir Engineer jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Description

BASIC PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of engineering work for subsurface and surface operations in assigned San Joaquin Valley fields. Conducts engineering studies, and evaluates feasibility and economics of proposed projects. Additionally, resolves existing or potential production problems. Generate shareholder value through the identification and implementation of field enhancement / development projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct production/reservoir surveillance as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including leading periodic reviews and reviewing reports, to optimize production on thermal and primary producing properties.
• Identify opportunities to improve production from active wells and projects, return idle wells to production, repair damaged wells, or abandon wells as needed. Submit well work proposals and coordinate execution with vendors and field operations staff.
• Participate with the team to develop and propose capital and expense forecasts. Execute, monitor, revise and update forecasts as needed.
• Provide engineering support to field staff for the installation, operation, optimization, and maintenance of production facilities, extending from wells to sales points.
• Monitor the performance of thermal or primary production projects. Identify opportunities and submit proposals to improve and coordinate implementation and follow-up optimization.
• Maintain programs and services under his/her direction within budget, ensure deliverables are submitted on time, and ensure all programs and tasks are completed to meet governmental and contractual requirements.
• Carry out field and reservoir studies as part of an integrated team and perform reservoir engineering functions including decline curve analysis, material balance, volumetrics, thermal analytical modeling, economic analyses, et cetera.
• As needed, support exploration teams in evaluation of projects including construction of economic models, probabilistic estimation of reserve potential, play analysis, production forecasting, evaluation of possible development scenarios, commercial thresholds, capital commitments, operating expenses and overall operational plans. Perform risked economic assessment including decision tree analysis.
• Interface with Environmental, Health, and Safety staff and regulatory agencies as needed to conduct operations safely and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws.

Requirements

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of BS in Engineering.
• 2-5 years of work experience in oil and gas production/reservoir preferred; demonstrated proficiency can supersede experience requirements.
• Knowledge of oil & gas production operations and facilities.
• Knowledge of remedial activities, artificial lift, thermal recovery, well stimulations, and new well completions.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with technical and operations staff.
• Able to carry out complex tasks and assignments independently.
• Requires limited supervision; generally, must function effectively in a team environment but also work independently when required.
• Compliance with Company safety policy, including use of PPE when working in field locations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, engineering surveillance software such as OFM, and design software preferred.