Senior Reservoir Engineer

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work with a multi-disciplinary team to create efficient field development and exploration programs to maximize value and increase reserve estimates using all aspects of petroleum engineering

- Prepare SEC reserves evaluation on assigned asset areas on a quarterly basis, support 3rd party auditors during year-end evaluation

- Prepare exhibits and provide expert witness testimony at regulatory hearings

- Perform essential reservoir engineering evaluations utilizing decline-curve analysis, material balance, volumetric analysis, pressure-transient analysis, rate-transient analysis, etc.

- Conducts decline curve analysis to generate short and long-term production forecasts to support reserves, budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making.

- Conduct lookbacks in conjunction with Drilling, Completions, Geoscience, and Operations teams to analyze well performance and gain takeaways for implementation in future wells

- Analyze and optimize well performance with respect to geological characteristics, completions strategies, and production methodology

- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

- Ability to communicate and work effectively with all personnel involved in resource development processes

- Ability to make technically and economically sound recommendations with limited data/ information

- Advanced reservoir engineering fundamentals: reserves, type curves, rate transient analysis, material balance, volumetrics, petrophysics, statistical analysis, risk and uncertainty analysis, etc

- Strong analytical skills and ability to handle complex datasets

- Self-starter with the ability to work in varying degrees of direction; works well under pressure and with a variety of projects

- Understanding of oil and gas finance in relation to reserves and economics

- Ability to travel as needed in and out of state with some overnight stays necessary

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and efficiently prioritize work to meet deadlines

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering from ABET-accredited university

- 5-15 years of reservoir engineering experience preferred, with recent experience in unconventional shale analysis

- Appalachian Basin experience is preferred

- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively work with a multidisciplinary team

- Advanced proficiency in Spotfire, Whitson+, ARIES, and MS Office;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand as necessary. Ability to drive for long periods of time, walk and/or stand for long periods of time, perform work in all types of weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment in the Oklahoma City Corporate office, with some time also spent in a field environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines, iPads and iPhones. Travel to field offices usually reflects similar office environment; however, occasional trips to well locations may involve exposure to equipment, dust, noise, debris, and varying weather conditions.

POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time salaried position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Wednesday in office and a work from home option on Thursday and Friday. This position requires an individual who can answer emergency calls at any time. This employee must be available to come to work during off-hours and/or weekends to address emergency conditions or other situations that may arise.

TRAVEL:

This job requires occasional travel both in and out of state.