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Sr. Reservoir EngineerReference Number: 09-040
Posted: 02/24/2010
Location: Enid, OK
SUMMARY
Provide direct reservoir engineering support to exploration geologists and production engineers for analysis of potential reserve development. Establish resource potential and probability of success based upon sound engineering principles. Generate risked economics for screening and ranking prospects. Maintain an accurate inventory of potential behind pipe reserves and work with operations to timely develop these resources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Ø Provide engineering support for exploration geologists and production engineers.
Ø Determine volumetric potential and reservoir performance potential from analogy studies.
Ø Study proposed exploration prospects and assess probability of success.
Ø Generate risked economics for potential exploration drilling and work-over projects.
Ø Provide exhibits and expert testimony at regulatory hearings supporting exploration projects.
Ø Provide post drilling petrophysical support with detailed log and core analysis, and provide reservoir characterization support with geostatistical mapping as needed.
Ø Perform pressure transient analysis for DST, pressure build-up or fall-off tests.
Ø Evaluate reservoir properties and stimulation requirements. Recommend optimum fracture stimulation design using fracture modeling as needed.
Ø Perform drainage studies to identify optimum spacing to maximize value.
Ø Analyze well data and identify behind pipe potential. Maintain inventory of behind pipe potential with reserve and economic value estimates.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Master or Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering and minimum of ten years related experience.
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