Reservoir Engineer

Location:
Houston, Texas


Relocation Options:
Relocation will be in accordance with current BP guidelines.


BP has positions that are similar in skill sets and responsibilities, but may vary by business unit and location. To expedite the hiring process, BP has chosen to leave these positions posted on an on-going basis. We do close them periodically to update our records and then re-open them as a new file. This position is the same as requisition # 4655. If you already applied for this position (req #4655) and have met the minimum requirements, there is no need to apply again. If you did not meet the minimum qualifications and there has been a change in your qualification status, we would be happy to have you reapply for these opportunities.


BP is currently seeking candidates for multiple Reservoir Engineer (RE) positions in several of our Houston operating teams.  Geographically, these positions range from the deepwater Gulf of Mexico throughout the Lower 48. 
 
As part of a fully integrated, multi-discipline, thriving subsurface team, the Reservoir Engineer will use state-of-the-art tools, methodologies and technologies to work on base reservoir management and/or reservoir development planning.  This could include infill drilling, wellwork, satellite developments and new developments.  Classic RE skills and competencies are required, minimal simulation experience is needed.


Working within a subsurface team and generally contributing across delivery teams, the RE will deliver an optimally managed reservoir to increase asset value. A successful candidate would be involved in one of the following: 

Deepwater front-end loading of recent discoveries to assess develop-ability, portfolio management, lease sale support, exploration well planning, well operations, and discovery evaluations. 
Onshore field development, prospect generation/development, monitoring production results, booking reserves and coordinating the program and well interventions.


BP's Reservoir Engineers are key to achieving our Reservoir & Wells 2015 vision of "being the industry leader in maximizing economic recovery by continually reaching and redefining the tehnical limit from our rich portfolio of mature assets and new opportunities."  Priorities in this quest are innovation, technology, people, HSE, integration and fully integrating work processes.  If you would find this exciting, BP would like to talk to you.


Accountabilities Include:

Forecasting production.
Predicting reservoir performance.
Managing technical interfaces with partners.
Managing reserves reporting processes.
Conducting options evaluations.
Managing initiatives within the Reservoir & Wells function. 
Interacting beyond the immediate team with BP's global network of technical staff.


Required Qualifications:
To be considered for the role of Reservoir Engineer applicants must have:

Legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than your current employer.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
Significant exposure to reservoir management of large oil fields and/or gas fields.
Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline.
Fundamental understanding of economic analysis skills.
Working experience as a technical contributor within the last 3 years.
Prior experience working with an operating company.
Strong, in-depth understanding of reservoir engineering processes and mechanisms with experience in reserves estimation and well test evaluation.
Strong commitment to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE).
Good networking skills and the ability to build successful working relationships.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well at all levels.
Proven experience effectively working within a multidisciplinary team.


Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications the successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate:

Ability to gather appropriate information and make decisions.
Personality that thrives when working in multidisciplinary teams within a highly networked organization, requiring frequent interaction with individuals and groups across a large geographic spread.
Interest in developing your career in a technical leadership direction.


If you are selected for the position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.


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