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Lead Reservoir Engineer

bp

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Denver • Colorado • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $190,000 - $230,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • The Lead Reservoir Engineer individual contributor role is part of the Subsurface Technology Team (STT) within bpx energy.
  • The STT is a centralized center of technical excellence made up of geoscience and reservoir engineering experts who support bpx energy’s multi-rig program across the Permian, Eagle Ford, and Haynesville development teams.
  • This role will be part of a team of Reservoir Engineering Subject Matter Experts, playing a vital role in driving value into bpx development assets.
  • Core objectives include well performance optimization, cashflow generation, process improvement, tool development, risk management, strategic planning, and technical reserves assessment.
  • This individual should be capable of leveraging advanced technical skills and collaboration to support engineering project management and achieve business objectives.

Requirements

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Petroleum Engineering or other relevant engineering fields
  • Minimum of 10 years of industry experience working as a Reservoir Engineer in U.S. unconventional plays.
  • Strong technical background in unconventional assets with recent experience supporting active rig programs.
  • Excellent communication skills. This includes clear, concise, and simple messaging, especially when addressing complex technical concepts to a business-oriented audience.
  • A track record of strong integration across multiple disciplines, teamwork, and mentoring.
  • Demonstrated ability to succeed in fast-paced and lean work environments by embracing change & adapting quickly.
  • Demonstrated ability to address technical projects through the lens of business outcomes such as IRR and NPV.
  • Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to understand and analyze complex issues, manage uncertainty and risk, integrate multiple data sources, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Experience evaluating large-scale acreage positions to support BD, M&A, and reserves assessments.
Benefits
  • access to health, vision, and dental insurance
  • flexible working schedule
  • paid time off policy
  • discretionary annual bonus program
  • long-term incentive program
  • generous 401(k) matching program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Reservoir EngineeringWell Performance OptimizationCashflow GenerationProcess ImprovementTool DevelopmentRisk ManagementTechnical Reserves AssessmentData AnalysisBusiness Outcomes (IRR, NPV)Unconventional Assets
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsTeamworkMentoringAdaptabilityAttention to DetailIntegration Across DisciplinesProblem SolvingCollaborationChange ManagementDecision Making
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering