Reservoir Engineer

Occidental is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business. Our greatest asset has been, and will continue to be, our people.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Reservoir Engineer  in our US Onshore Resources & Carbon Management (ORCM), Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Business Unit based in Houston, Texas.

• Develop, optimize, and deliver Field Development Plans (FDPs) for core Permian EOR assets to meet business needs. 
• Focus on undeveloped EOR opportunities and develop injection/production streams for assigned FDP asset. 
• Work in conjunction with other disciplines within the Development and Asset teams to conduct detailed lookbacks on historical CO2 flood performance.
• Conduct technical studies for performance improvement of CO2 floods in FDP areas
• Perform subsurface studies and propose pilots (as needed) to evaluate feasibility CO2 EOR in challenging reservoirs synergistic to core FDP areas
• Generate production and CO2 injection forecasts for using industry accepted techniques in support of annual business plan and reserves cycle process for FDP projects. Conduct complex economic evaluations using detailed technical work.
• Prepare detailed technical memos, recommendations, reports, and presentations and deliver the same to peers, management and large groups in support for FDP projects. Conduct complex economic evaluations using detailed technical work.
• Frequently share best practices within BU and participate in peer assist groups. 

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering or related engineering discipline

Experience: Minimum of 5+ years reservoir engineering experience

• Previous experience in waterflood and CO2 flood surveillance, forecasting, and project development required
• Proficiency in reservoir management and development practices including material balance, field development planning, reservoir surveillance, reservoir performance modeling and production forecasting
• Demonstrated results in improving the profitability of oil and gas fields using reservoir analysis
• Demonstrated ability to forecast reserves using multiple techniques
• Advanced knowledge of petroleum economic theory (PEEP experience preferred)
• Has excellent teamwork skills, prepares and effectively delivers detailed technical presentations to co-workers, partners and management. 
• Action oriented, works proactively and is results driven, has the ability to accomplish goals on time.
• Ability to make sound technical and economic decisions and recommendation requiring significant judgement. 
• Familiarity with industry software applications used in reservoir engineering.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation.

Occidental is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

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