Senior Staff Reservoir Engineer - Deepwater Development

Job Description

• Lead reservoir operations and optimization strategies to ensure maximum economic recovery.
• Monitor and manage reservoir performance in line with production targets and long-term field development goals.

• Conduct in-depth technical assessments and simulation modeling for oil and gas fields.
• Apply 3D seismic interpretation and static modeling to support development plans.
• Implement innovative strategies for reservoir optimization and performance enhancement.

• Lead and manage cross-functional projects including new field developments and reserve estimates.
• Oversee project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to achieve operational excellence.

• Analyze production and reservoir data to identify issues, forecast performance, and design interventions.
• Collaborate with subsurface and surface teams to assess and resolve reservoir-related challenges.

• Work closely with geologists, geophysicists, drilling engineers, and commercial teams.
• Contribute to business planning through reserve reporting, risk assessments, and economic evaluations.

• Identify new technologies and methodologies to improve field development.
• Clearly communicate technical findings and business impacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years in reservoir engineering with a strong track record in upstream E&P operations.
• Strong experience with Gulf of Mexico or Deepwater operations.
• Proficiency in reservoir modeling, simulation, and production forecasting tools.
• Expertise in unconventional reservoir development is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional team environments.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of how reservoir decisions impact financial outcomes.

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