• Job Description

  Req#: 53880
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  Think BIG and move fast at Southwestern Energy.

  Southwestern Energy is hiring a Staff Reservoir Engineer to help complete complex reservoir engineering projects. You will perform all conventional aspects of reservoir engineering work for full cycle project requirements including:

  • Concept initiation
  • Cost and economic analysis
  • Interpretation of technical data
  • Well performance
  • Post project analysis

  The Staff Reservoir Engineer provides input in the development and administration of plans, policies and programs to optimize business unit assets. As a Staff Reservoir Engineer, you will report to the Reservoir Manager. This position is located at our headquarters in Spring, Texas.

  To be successful in this job you will:

  • Provide technical expertise and support in the estimation of resource potential using both deterministic and probabilistic methods, estimates anticipated production rates for conventional and unconventional plays, analyzes production histories, perform RTA, PTA and gather other information for reservoir characterization, as well as provide sensitivity analysis as required
  • Act as team lead for Asset Team and mentor less experienced staff
  • Provide oil and gas reserve estimates and future production schedules on reserves
  • Conduct reservoir engineering studies
  • Evaluate feasibility and economics of proposed projects
  • Resolve existing or potential reservoir problems
  • Conduct the efficient exploitation of reserves and initiating supplemental recovery methods in assigned areas
  • Participate in reservoir evaluation program and assist in the log analysis, fluid analysis and core analysis efforts
  • Work with geologists and geophysicists to relate geologic and geophysical attributes of the play to reservoir quality
  • Work with production/completion engineers to examine fracture geometry, fracture driven interations and how it relates to well performance
  • Review drilling and completion practices and investigate how they relate to reservoir performance
  • Assess complex problems, challenge conventional thinking and develop creative ideas and solutions
  • Utilize frac propagation models, 3D flow models or emerging multi-physics models.
  • Support a strong atmosphere of co-operation through team efforts and interaction with supporting groups within the organization
  • Actively participate in and support special projects, studies, mentoring, training and personal growth opportunities

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  Your Background Includes:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering - Preference B.S. in Petroleum Engineering
  • Ten (10) or more years of direct experience in reservoir engineering and reserve evaluation.
  • Must have a substantial working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and economic/reservoir analysis software (e.g.; Aries, IHS Harmony, ComboCurve, Whitson+)
  • Knowledge of development planning, well performance evaluation and unconventional reservoir analysis is required, preferably in the Haynesville or Marcellus Shale
  • Experience with comprehensive workflows and tools is desired – log analysis, geo-statistics, reservoir modeling
  • Must be a US Perm Resident or Green Card Holder

  We need the Right People to drive our formula for continued success. And in return, we understand the importance of offering our employees competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits plan including:

  • An attractive 401(k) plan
  • Paid vacation, holidays and benefit hours
  • Family medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Educational assistance
  • Matching gift program

  We are energy. For more than 90 years, Southwestern Energy has thrived because of a deep commitment to providing the energy that powers our world. Our success continues to be dependent upon the dedication of our employees to the company and to the communities in which we operate.

  Currently, SWN is among the largest natural gas and natural gas liquids producers in the United States. SWN is a growing independent energy company primarily engaged in the production and development of natural gas, natural gas liquids and crude oil within the nation’s most prolific shale gas basins.

  The company is headquartered in Spring, Texas, with offices, assets and operations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, and Louisiana.

  Southwestern Energy Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, pregnancy, disability, present military status or veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

• About the company

  Southwestern Energy is an American natural gas exploration and production company organized in Delaware and headquartered in Spring, Texas.

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