Senior Reservoir Engineer

Position Summary

Estimates the amount of oil or gas that can be recovered from wells. Determines the natural energy sources available, the most useful methods in recovering the maximum amount of oil or gas from the reservoir, and the fluid and pressure distribution throughout the reservoir. Creates models to estimate forecasts and economics on recoverable resources. Reviews various reservoir engineering data, geologic and petrophysical information, production data and completion information, facility information, marketing contracts & statements, and study reports, and recommends programs for drilling of exploratory/development wells, well workovers, well completion and production methods. Focused on basin wide Unconventional Bakken subsurface evaluations and Chord asset development. This position is located in downtown Houston, TX. Hybrid work schedule is an option for remote work on Mondays and Fridays. Level and salary commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads reservoir studies and simulation with guidance; constructs complex models

• Tracks performance vs. forecast and recommends optimization strategies

• Participates in asset planning and scenario modeling, including acquisitions

• Leads development planning efforts and supports injection/producer optimization

• Enhances surveillance practices to improve field performance

• Develops workflows and statistical models

• Evaluates and recommends trade and acquisition opportunities

• Continuously evaluates subsurface assets by analyzing geologic, engineering, and production data

• Ensures development plans deliver on forecasts and yield attractive economic outcomes

• Characterizes reservoirs and defines drainage patterns to inform hydraulic fracture design and well spacing strategies

• Utilizes data analytics, manages large datasets, and applies machine learning principles to improve decision-making

• Performs lookbacks on prior projects, minor in-basin acquisitions, well testing, data gathering design, and project management

• Collaborates with team members to develop best practices and innovative workflows

• Shares and implements best practices across Business Development and other teams within the Chord organization

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. Incumbents will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and duties outside of their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering

• 7 years Industry experience

• 3 years functioning in a Reservoir Engineering capacity

• Good analytical skills with a coachable mindset

• Exposure to the speed of business in unconventional exploitation with multi drilling rig programs.

• Experienced with common reservoir engineering workflows

• Experienced user of Python tools and data mining

• Strong interpersonal Skills

• Comfortable working team environment.

• Good presentation skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and fluid environment; flexible with the demands of a growing company

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering

• 10 years Industry experience

• 5 years of E&P Operator experience

• Degree or certification related to Data Science/Data Analytics

• Experienced with Aries

• Williston Basin Experience

EEO Statement:

Chord Energy does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.