TITLE: Reservoir Engineer
ABOUT THE COMPANY: W&T Offshore (NYSE: WTI) is an independent oil and natural gas producer with a proud legacy of acquisition, exploration, and development of properties in the Gulf of America since 1983. We’re committed to creating an environment where people thrive, offering flexibility, a strong sense of community, and a diverse asset portfolio. Our rewards program complements this by providing competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and resources that promote well-being in every aspect of life. W&T Offshore is seeking an experienced Reservoir Engineer. This direct-hire opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to join a well-established upstream oil and gas company with over 40 years of leadership in the Gulf of America.
BENEFITS: W&T Offshore offers excellent pay, short-term incentive/cash bonus program, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, group life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with a 6% safe-harbor match, as well as supplemental insurance, paid vacation, annual PTO, and paid company holidays paid annually.
WORKING LOCATION: Houston Office - 5718 Westheimer Road, 77057
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
SCHEDULE: Monday to Thursday - 9 hours (in-office) / Friday - 4 hours (remote)
FLSA STATUS: Salary, Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: Lead and/or participate in focused, multi-disciplinary teams charged with evaluating acquisition, divestiture, and drilling prospect opportunities in targeted regions or plays.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Proficient in reserves evaluation and economic analysis of petroleum ventures
• Basic knowledge of geology, drilling, completions, production engineering, and production operations.
• Working knowledge of Aries economic software, public production databases, and other petroleum engineering software.
• Oral presentation skills and the ability to interact positively with senior management.
• Team-oriented, self-starter, with strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work with multiple and changing priorities, short deadlines, and ability to respond in high-stress situations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience in reservoir engineering.
• An advanced degree is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of reservoir characteristics and recovery mechanisms.
• Strategic thinking and economic analysis skills.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team with a multi-faceted workload.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently.
• Must possess the ability to execute projects based on ideas or concepts, within parameters assigned
• Experience with history-matching methods and modeling a range of recovery processes, a plus
• Applicable computer skills must include proficiency in software including: ARIES and other reservoir engineering tools.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (primarily Word and Excel).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide reservoir engineering expertise in evaluating potential acquisition or divestiture opportunities in various basins.
• Contribute engineering skills to multidisciplinary evaluation as designated.
• Prepare economic models for various opportunities.
• Prepare summary packages and present results and recommendations to senior management in a timely manner, adhering to deadlines.
• Participate in post-bid due diligence and transition processes.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Report to the Corporate Office daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with stakeholders, peers and management
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Comply with company policies and procedure