Reservoir Engineer

Description

Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

 Our greatest asset has been, and will continue to be, our people.  We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Reservoir Engineer in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Rockies Business Unit based in Denver, Colorado.

The Reservoir Engineer will work on the DJ Basin Subsurface Characterization Team.  The candidate will support the development and reserves teams with the development of the DJ Basin Asset. Primary responsibilities will be characterizing opportunities, optimizing development, and generating new resource prospects.

 Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyze geological and engineering data to optimize field development plans. 

• Undertake comprehensive data analysis for reserve bookings and subsurface characterization including machine learning and statistical methods such as clustering and regression analysis.

• Create dashboards and visualizations for collaborating with stakeholders and making technical recommendations.

•  Develop and maintain data pipelines for processing well inventory detail and metrics.

• Integrate various reservoir studies including geo-modelling, reservoir modelling, geochemistry, PVT, petrophysics, production performance, pressure transient tests, and other data in planning future development. Recommend special data requirements and evaluation techniques.

• Create design of experiments for production enhancements and infill opportunities.

• Support simulation studies for field optimization and new opportunities.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering required, with Petroleum Engineering being preferred.

Required Qualifications 

• Minimum of 3-years reservoir engineering experience

• High level of dependability, dedication, initiative, energy, creativity, interpersonal skills, adaptability, and an ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.

• Significant data analytics experience including Python and Spotfire/Power BI

• Solid understanding of reservoir engineering fundamentals

• Skilled at working multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong interpersonal skills with experience working in a multi-discipline team environment.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills (verbal & written)

• Ability to efficiently learn and adapt new skills and workflows in a fast-paced environment.

• Simulation experience required.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

*Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements may receive consideration for higher-level role given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. 

Check out Oxy’s competitive benefit package:

 https://www.oxy.com/siteassets/documents/careers/oxy-employee-benefits-program-2024.pdf

The Company anticipates that it will accept applications for this position through (September 09, 2024), although it may extend that date depending on applicant flow.

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Job

 – Reservoir

Primary Location

 – United States-Colorado-Denver

Organization

 – DOMESTIC

Schedule

 – Full-time