Job Description

Senior Reservoir Engineer – Oil & Gas Operator

Location: Houston, TX (with potential offshore/Gulf of Mexico involvement)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid Work Schedule

Overview:
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join a leading upstream oil and gas operator. This role is essential in driving reservoir management strategies, maximizing production and profitability, and supporting the company’s deepwater and Gulf of Mexico exploration and development programs.
This is a high-impact position that combines technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in reservoir engineering and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in reservoir performance.

Key Responsibilities:
Reservoir Management:
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.
Technical & Strategic Evaluations:
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.
Project Leadership:
Lead and manage cross-functional projects including new field developments and reserve estimates.
Oversee project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to achieve operational excellence.
Data Analysis & Problem Solving:
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.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with geologists, geophysicists, drilling engineers, and commercial teams.
Contribute to business planning through reserve reporting, risk assessments, and economic evaluations.
Innovation & Communication:
Identify new technologies and methodologies to improve field development.
Clearly communicate technical findings and business impacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline (Master’s preferred).
Experience: Minimum of 10 years in reservoir engineering with a strong track record in upstream E&P operations.
Technical Proficiency:
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.
Soft Skills:
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional team environments.
Strong business acumen with an understanding of how reservoir decisions impact financial outcomes. Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to bring your technical expertise and leadership to a world-class team?
Apply now and take the next step in your career with a company driving innovation in deepwater exploration and production.

Job Tags

Full time, Offshore,

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