Reservoir Engineer

at  ConocoPhillips

WHO WE ARE

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.
We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Delaware Basin East asset team is seeking a Reservoir Engineer with a background in development programs, data management, and reserves. If you are selected as a Delaware Basin East Reservoir Engineer you will report to the Delaware Basin East Reservoir Engineering Supervisor in Midland, TX.
You may be eligible for the voluntary hybrid office work (HOW) program that is designed to provide employees with flexibility while maintaining the advantages of in-person engagement.

• Identify and evaluate technical and economic merits for active development program and ensuring timely execution of field exploitation plans.
• Perform production and completion optimization analysis using advanced RTA to sensitize on variables impacting well performance and inform type curves and spacing / stacking development strategies
• Perform advanced economic analysis to optimize and evaluate feasibility of future projects, including considerations for capital, expense, and incremental economics.
• Lead pad flow streams meetings with extended asset team to review flowback strategy and production targets for upcoming pads
• Utilize surveillance tools to monitor and diagnose production performance and make recommendations to production operations as necessary to maximize value and minimize operational downtime
• Recommend data gathering and testing programs to improve understanding of well and reservoir performance such as acquisition of DFITs, petrophysical and production logs
• Support planning and finance with all business outlooks / budget forecasting and Long Rang Plan
• Conduct Year End SEC reserves booking for Proved Reserves