aramco
Unconventional Reservoir Engineer - Relocate to Saudi Arabia
aramco, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview
We are seeking a Reservoir Engineer to join our Unconventional Reservoir Management Division. Unconventional Reservoir Management Division is responsible to provide technical expertise to optimize unconventional resource development, focusing on reservoir characterization, modeling, and management. Your primary role is to develop and manage the Kingdom’s Unconventional Resources at the most optimal unit cost through applying best-in-class reservoir management and development strategies, built on sound economics, to maximize shareholder returns. Responsibilities
Design and implement solutions for depletion strategies, reservoir performance analysis and field development plans for unconventional resource plays. Study reservoir and well performance data and develop/supervise reservoir surveillance programs and reservoir management activities. Supervise and support comprehensive fracture modeling and simulation studies to identify optimal well spacing, completions design, unconventional reservoir management strategies and opportunities. Organize and lead multi-functional peer reviews to support and improve field development design. Monitor operating expenses to operate and maintain wells to produce the highest volumes of oil and gas at the lowest cost. Prepare annual volumes and expenses for budgeting. Monitor and analyze well tests and production curves. Gather, perform calculations on and analyze data such as well tests, fluid levels, bottom-hole pressures, and decline curves to assure efficient producing and equipment utilization. Coordinate all aspect of new completions, especially design of fracture stimulation. Work closely with multidisciplinary team in planning and conducting field studies. Prepare requirements for well construction, develop well designs for new wells and provide technical assistance to drilling staff to ensure that each well is completed in a safe and efficient manner. Provide economic evaluation to support fast-paced development decisions and work closely with drilling, completions, and production teams. Develop and implement efficient reservoir engineering and organizational practices. Provide on the job coaching and mentoring to help develop capabilities of team members to enable them to grow technically and perform their job effectively and efficiently. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering degree; an advanced degree is preferred. Minimum of 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years in unconventional plays including shale or tight gas/condensate or channel reservoirs, with international experience in unconventional hydrocarbon basins required. Experience with stimulation programs design, open hole and casded hole logging capabilities, well test analysis (PVT and RTA), decline curve analysis, dynamic reservoir modeling, reserves classification, EUR predictions, well spacing and landing zone optimization. Knowledge of applications: IHS Harmony and Explorer, Kappa Workstation Suite, Whitson, ECLIPSE, Kinetix, GOHFER, ResFrac, PETE, CMG, PVTsim and EOS modeling is preferred; knowledge about Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence is a plus. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle ambiguity in analysis. Experience generating Management Reports and data analysis skills, with strong business planning acumen (economic analysis, project management). Familiarity with field development/economic concepts with broad knowledge in drilling, completions, and reservoir stimulation technologies, including horizontal multistage fracturing for unconventional reservoirs. Working environment
Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. As a global energy company, we address some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges and invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
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We are seeking a Reservoir Engineer to join our Unconventional Reservoir Management Division. Unconventional Reservoir Management Division is responsible to provide technical expertise to optimize unconventional resource development, focusing on reservoir characterization, modeling, and management. Your primary role is to develop and manage the Kingdom’s Unconventional Resources at the most optimal unit cost through applying best-in-class reservoir management and development strategies, built on sound economics, to maximize shareholder returns. Responsibilities
Design and implement solutions for depletion strategies, reservoir performance analysis and field development plans for unconventional resource plays. Study reservoir and well performance data and develop/supervise reservoir surveillance programs and reservoir management activities. Supervise and support comprehensive fracture modeling and simulation studies to identify optimal well spacing, completions design, unconventional reservoir management strategies and opportunities. Organize and lead multi-functional peer reviews to support and improve field development design. Monitor operating expenses to operate and maintain wells to produce the highest volumes of oil and gas at the lowest cost. Prepare annual volumes and expenses for budgeting. Monitor and analyze well tests and production curves. Gather, perform calculations on and analyze data such as well tests, fluid levels, bottom-hole pressures, and decline curves to assure efficient producing and equipment utilization. Coordinate all aspect of new completions, especially design of fracture stimulation. Work closely with multidisciplinary team in planning and conducting field studies. Prepare requirements for well construction, develop well designs for new wells and provide technical assistance to drilling staff to ensure that each well is completed in a safe and efficient manner. Provide economic evaluation to support fast-paced development decisions and work closely with drilling, completions, and production teams. Develop and implement efficient reservoir engineering and organizational practices. Provide on the job coaching and mentoring to help develop capabilities of team members to enable them to grow technically and perform their job effectively and efficiently. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering degree; an advanced degree is preferred. Minimum of 10 years’ experience with at least 5 years in unconventional plays including shale or tight gas/condensate or channel reservoirs, with international experience in unconventional hydrocarbon basins required. Experience with stimulation programs design, open hole and casded hole logging capabilities, well test analysis (PVT and RTA), decline curve analysis, dynamic reservoir modeling, reserves classification, EUR predictions, well spacing and landing zone optimization. Knowledge of applications: IHS Harmony and Explorer, Kappa Workstation Suite, Whitson, ECLIPSE, Kinetix, GOHFER, ResFrac, PETE, CMG, PVTsim and EOS modeling is preferred; knowledge about Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence is a plus. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle ambiguity in analysis. Experience generating Management Reports and data analysis skills, with strong business planning acumen (economic analysis, project management). Familiarity with field development/economic concepts with broad knowledge in drilling, completions, and reservoir stimulation technologies, including horizontal multistage fracturing for unconventional reservoirs. Working environment
Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. As a global energy company, we address some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges and invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Engineering and Business Development Industries Oil and Gas Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at aramco.
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