Reservoir Engineer
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Job Location:
Marshall County, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 125000 - 140000
Experience Required:
4-5years
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Energy Talent Search is actively recruiting a highly analytical and results-driven Reservoir Engineer for a leading onshore conventional oil and gas company based in Dallas. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional eager to make a measurable impact on reservoir management and development planning while working in a collaborative growth-oriented environment.
In this critical role youll apply advanced reservoir engineering techniques to evaluate field performance optimize hydrocarbon recovery and support long-term asset development strategies. Were seeking a proactive detail-oriented individual with strong technical skills and the ability to deliver actionable insights that shape operational and investment decisions.
Reservoir Management: Conduct detailed reservoir studies to evaluate field performance estimate reserves and identify opportunities for increased recovery.
Simulation & Modeling: Develop and maintain reservoir simulation models (black oil and compositional) to forecast production and evaluate development scenarios.
Field Development Planning: Collaborate with geoscientists and drilling engineers to design and implement field development plans including infill drilling workovers and secondary recovery projects.
Production Optimization: Analyze well performance data decline curves and pressure-transient tests to recommend strategies that maximize production and efficiency.
Economic Evaluation: Perform reserves and production forecasting prepare economic analyses and support investment proposals for new projects and acquisitions.
Data Integration: Work closely with geology drilling and operations teams to integrate subsurface and surface data for comprehensive decision-making.
Compliance & Reporting: Ensure reserves evaluations meet SEC and SPE-PRMS standards; prepare technical documentation and present findings to management.
Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement new technologies and workflows to enhance reservoir characterization and recovery efficiency.
Requirements
Education: Bachelors Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline (Masters preferred).
Experience: 510 years of reservoir engineering experience with a strong background in onshore conventional oil and gas fields.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g. CMG Eclipse Petrel RE) and production analysis tools (e.g. OFM Aries).
Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of fluid flow in porous media reserves classification and economic evaluation.
Analytical Skills: Exceptional quantitative and problem-solving abilities with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable recommendations.
Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills capable of working effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Detail-Oriented: Commitment to accuracy compliance and best practices in all engineering deliverables.
Certifications: Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas preferred but not required.
Benefits
Annual Salary: Competitive base salary with performance bonus potential commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage along with 401(k) with company match.
Location: Based in Dallas TX with occasional travel to field sites.
Work Schedule: Standard full-time schedule with flexibility for project and operational demands.5 days a week in the office
Required Skills:
Your Leadership & Key Responsibilities: As our Accounting Manager your critical contributions will encompass: Financial Reporting & SEC Compliance: Spearheading the monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes ensuring all financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP. This includes direct involvement in the preparation of schedules and disclosures required for SEC filings (10-K 10-Q 8-K) including oil and gas specific disclosures (e.g. reserve accounting PV-10). SOX Compliance & Internal Controls: Designing documenting implementing and monitoring internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. Proactively identifying control deficiencies and implementing remediation plans. Team Management & Mentorship: Directly supervising mentoring and developing a team of four accountants fostering a culture of accuracy efficiency and continuous professional growth. Managing workload distribution and performance evaluations. Upstream E&P Accounting Expertise: Providing expert guidance and oversight on complex oil and gas specific accounting matters including but not limited to: Revenue recognition for oil gas and NGL sales. Joint Interest Billing (JIB) and Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) compliance. Depreciation Depletion and Amortization (DD&A) calculations. Asset Retirement Obligations (AROs). Successful Efforts / Full Cost accounting methodologies (as applicable). Hedge accounting and commodity derivatives. General Ledger & Reconciliation Integrity: Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger overseeing all balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances. Audit Management & External Relations: Acting as a primary liaison for external auditors coordinating audit requests providing necessary documentation and addressing audit inquiries to ensure a smooth and timely completion of audits. Process Improvement & System Enhancement: Championing initiatives to optimize accounting processes automate manual tasks and enhance the utilization of our financial ERP system to drive greater efficiency and data reliability. Technical Accounting Research: Conducting thorough research on complex accounting issues particularly those unique to the oil and gas industry and public company reporting and documenting conclusions. Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborating extensively with Operations Land Engineering Investor Relations and Legal departments to ensure alignment and accurate financial reflection of business activities.
Required Education:
Petroleum Engineering Degree
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
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