Summary
North Oil Company is seeking a Reservoir Engineer I to support development and recovery optimization studies for assigned Al Shaheen reservoirs. The role contributes to appraisal and development planning, reservoir model updates, history matching, and annual reserves and long-term production forecasts. It is based at the company’s Doha office, with standard office hours five days a week. Applicants need at least a bachelor’s degree in a reservoir engineering or petroleum engineering subject and 6 years of subsurface experience, including work with multidisciplinary teams.
The posting
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Job Purpose
PURPOSE
Contribute in technical studies for Development and Recovery optimization assigned Al Shaheen reservoir(s), integrating the lessons learned from the NWD post-mortems and the RMO well performance reports.
Contribute in the identification, maturation of Appraisal as well as Development Opportunities and feed into development projects in FDP.
SITUATION IN ORGANIZATION
Position N+1: Head, Reservoir Dev. & Growth (Asset team)
Position N+2: Manager Reservoir Development and Growth
Position N-1: none
CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT
Doha (Qatar) office.
Standard office hours, 5 days a week.
Key Accountabilities
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Under the direction of Head, Reservoir Dev. & Growth Asse team; the main accountabilities include:
- Contribute in the delivery of the reservoir engineer studies under directions from Head RDG feeding into the Field Development and Appraisal Plans
- Contribute in the update and maintenance of the full field reservoir models
- Implement Reservoir Development and Appraisal lookbacks into studies and in fullfield reservoir model updates
- Inputs for Annual Reserves (ARR) and Long-Term Plan production (LRBP) for assigned reservoir
ACTIVITIES
Technical work delivery
Technical responsibilities are:
- Contribute to define Dynamic Appraisal and Development needs including required subsurface studies for optimized recoveries.
- Provide input into Appraisal Program to unlock and de-risk future Developments under supervision from Head RDG (Assigned Asset team)
- Contribute in the maturation of the dynamic pilots, post mortems and implementation into reservoir development studies
- Work within integrated team to mature Field Development Targets and provide inputs to ensure timely submissions and approvals of Field Development Phases. Prepare input for FDP documentation (including FDP, RMP, Shareholders Quality review etc.)
- Prepare and participate into 2G&R synthesis to improve reservoir understanding and loop back knowledge into models and studies
- Provide reservoir engineering input for new projects (Workovers related to Redevelopment, New Wells, Pilots etc.) by defining the perimeter, spacing, targets, TD, data acquisition & profiles. Contribute in the Basis of design (BoD) and subsequently handing it over to New well Delivery team for SOR process maturation.
- Contribute in the construction/update of the reservoir models (static and dynamic) in close collaboration and iterations with the geophysicist, geologist and reservoir specialists
- Contribute in the dynamic model update, including use of full-field reservoir models for project maturation
- Contribute into the history match the different areas of the field dedicated to specific problematic themes
- Contribute in the history match update of the FullField Reservoir model
- Provide inputs for Annual Reserves Exercise (ARR) and Long-Term Plan production (LRBP) forecast to IPP team including quality review & consolidation
Competencies
Delegate Appropriately and Communicate Effectively
Demonstrate Adaptability in Managing Complex Situations
Demonstrate Learning Agility and Drive Innovation
Develop Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Competence
Develop Others and Institutionalise Knowledge
Develop Talent for the Future NOC Sustainability
Facilitate Collaboration and Sense of Community
Improve Safety, Technical Proficiency and Results
Lead By Example with NOC Values
Set Purpose, Strategic Direction and Company Plan
Strengthen Accountability and Continuous Improvement
Think and Act in Stakeholder-Centric Ways
Education
- Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree, and preferably Master’s degree (in a RE / PE subject)
Experience
- 6 years’ experience within a Subsurface organization, including experience with multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven experience of work in multidisciplinary teams, with cross-functional technical knowledge
- Ability to engage and manage stakeholders at all levels
- Proven communication, networking and collaboration skills