Senior Simulation Engineer
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3About the position:
The Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer performs reservoir engineering and simulation studies for Chevrons worldwide operations across various asset classes while mentoring and training less experienced engineers. The successful applicant will support field development and base business activities in business units by providing history matching and optimization studies uncertainty assessment and probabilistic production forecasts including various recovery mechanisms (primary EOR and IOR). The successful candidate will be working alongside the earth scientists and other disciplines to develop depletion plans estimate reserves and development alternatives for various fields. Continuous engagement with business units and chevron technical center is expected.
Key Responsibilities:
Performs reservoir engineering and simulation studies for Chevron operations; the studies may include building new or updating existing simulation models in collaboration with the Earth scientists. They may also include history matching production and pressure data for existing assets and prediction future performance
Develop asset development plans for studied assets and proposed depletion plans including well type/count depletion mechanisms and others
Supports field development and base business activities in business units by providing history matching and optimization studies uncertainty assessment probabilistic production forecasts including various recovery mechanisms (primary enhanced oil recovery and improved oil recovery) using tools like PetrelRE INTERSECT and IPM suite
The senior simulation engineer should have sufficient experience and expertise to coach and mentor others in the team on simulation fundamentals and principles and to grow expertise in IX
Required Qualifications:
BS and MS in Petroleum Engineering or other engineering discipline
Handson experience with probabilistic production forecasting history matching and optimization studies ensuring robust and reliable production forecasts
Proven proficiency in industrystandard simulation tools such as INTERSECT PetrelRE and the IPM suite with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to Chevrons simulation tools and workflows
Sufficient experience and expertise to coach and mentor others in the team on simulation fundamentals and principles and to grow expertise in INTERSECT
Understanding of subsurface surface production network coupled modeling
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal facilitating effective collaboration and consensusbuilding within multidisciplinary teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Hands on experience in various asset classes including deepwater and shale providing a broad understanding of different reservoir types and challenges
Experience in technical course development and delivery showcasing strong instructional and mentoring capabilities
Expertise in Data Sciences including the development and application of machine learning algorithms to enhance reservoir characterization optimize production forecasting and improve decisionmaking processes
Chevron ENGINE supports global operations supporting business requirements across the world. Accordingly the work hours for employees will be aligned to support business requirements. The standard work week will be Monday to Friday. Working hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm or 1.30pm to 10.30pm.
Chevron participates in EVerify in certain locations as required by law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
