Experienced Reservoir Simulation Engineer
Houston, TX, US
About us
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What role you will play in our team
- Develop, enhance and deploy reservoir modelling and simulation technologies / workflows to integrate subsurface data (especially seismic) into reservoir simulation rapidly and interpret its results.
- Work with multi-discipline teams to enable development and deployment of reservoir simulations technologies, including the machine-learning based.
- Leverage fundamental reservoir engineering and reservoir simulation skills in implementing the technology for business use cases.
- Engage external parties to evaluate and recommend any existing industry application as applicable.
- The position is located at ExxonMobil campus in Spring, Texas.
What you will do
The candidate will apply advanced reservoir engineering (especially in simulations) techniques. Key responsibilities include:
- Develop advance reservoir modeling and simulation to integrate and interpret subsurface data at rapid pace, including the use of algorithm (Python or equivalent) or Petrel Workflow editor.
- Collaborate with cross functional organization (Geo, Data Scientists, IT) to develop reservoir simulation technologies / workflows that are capable to leverage ML-based tools.
- Analyze multi scenario subsurface modelling results and provide insight to business application
- Plan and commercialize any new workflows / technologies for broader use in ExxonMobil organization.
- Document technical workflows, contribute to IP generation, and support technical publications
About You
Skills and Qualifications
- Advance degree (Ph.D) in Engineering required - preferably Petroleum, Chemical, or Mechanical
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in technology development
- Experience in Reservoir simulation, and handling subsurface data
- Strong proficiency in using Petrel RE/Eclipse/INTERSECT, Including Workflow Editor
- Solid understanding of physic-based modelling and computational method, including Python (or equivalent) algorithm
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment
Preferred Qualifications / Experience
- Demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and focused on achieving business results
Your benefits
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.
We offer you:
- 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.
More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
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