Experienced Unconventional Reservoir Engineer

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• Unconventional reservoir engineers are exposed to many facets of our unconventional business, including acreage trades & acquisitions, production surveillance, and development optimization

• Work with multi-discipline teams to support optimal asset development and operation

• Leverage fundamental reservoir engineering skills in reservoir description, surveillance, performance prediction, economic evaluation, development planning, opportunity generation and production optimization

• Typically engineers are responsible for all operated / non-operated / industry work within an assigned work area

• The position is located at ExxonMobil campus in Spring, Texas

• Plan, evaluate, and execute field development / drill well programs

• Identify key production drivers and uncertainties 

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional team to recommend optimal development plan given corporate priorities

• Provide recommendations to address financial and operations risks and improve decision quality

• Improve reservoir description through fluid analysis, core evaluation, well testing interpretation, and production performance analysis

• Conduct production forecasts and reserves assessments to support development / depletion planning and production optimization opportunities

• Developing and/or leveraging new reservoir engineering technologies to support business solutions

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required - preferably Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical

• A minimum of 3 years of industry work experience in Unconventional Reservoir Engineering

• Demonstrated work experience in unconventional developments

• Ability to complete decline curve analysis, develop drillwell locations, perform economic evaluations, and prepare area for reserve report review

• Strong computer proficiency and familiar with industry software

• Candidates should be self-motivated and focused on achieving business results while working in a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated teamwork, communication and leadership skills are essential

• Proficiency with Spotfire, ComboCurve, and ARIES

• Foundational reservoir engineering skills, such as competency in rock and fluid properties

• Experience integrating advanced diagnostic and/or reservoir simulation work products into reservoir engineering analysis

• Experience using public datasets for reservoir engineering analysis

• Data analytics

• Industry knowledge

• Demonstrated work experience with performing acquisition evaluations

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
 

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life. 

• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match. 

• Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. 

• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing. 

• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you. 

• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

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