This position may be filled as Engineer I, II, III or Sr. Individuals who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education, and certifications may be eligible for the more advanced position.
JOB SUMMARY
Reservoir Engineer, Reservoir Engineering, provides technical and functional expertise to effectively and efficiently maximize the deliverability and operability of Southern Company Gas’s storage assets. This is achieved through detailed analysis, evaluation, monitoring, and continuous enhancement of existing reservoir, well, and ancillary facilities for all 8 Nicor assets. This role will also perform critical design, planning, and execution functions for all new storage assets in the UGS system.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES BY COMPETENCY
Functional Expertise:
- Designs, builds and utilizes analysis models and tools for optimization of facilities and project development
- Solves complex engineering problems and delivers accurate cost estimates and feasibility analysis
- Conduct reservoir and individual well analysis of storage assets to predict, monitor, and manage reservoir performance.
- Perform reservoir studies to track reservoir performance as compared to predicted performance in order to develop optimal schedules and forecasts of individual reservoir deliverability.
- Work closely with field staff and other engineering disciplines to identify and carry out remedial opportunities on wells and associated facilities.
- Identify workover/recompletion, stimulation, and integrity investigation candidates.
- Supervise well workover field activities
- Develop, maintain, and execute reservoir models on storage assets
- Prepare detailed procedures and AFE cost estimates for rig workovers, routine well work, and logging activities.
Business Acumen:
- Identifies and facilitates the development of the commercial possibilities associated with current assets and potential projects
- Participate in and consistently provide clear recommendations in design/analysis discussions with internal and external parties
- Analyze reservoir and/or cavern data in order to guide commercial and field operations to obtain the greatest economic benefit while maintaining operational integrity.
- Performs due diligence studies for acquisitions and development of storage opportunities.
Engagement:
- Interfaces with department and SCG leadership to articulate plans and results, as well as other engineering departments on major project initiatives
- Communicates with external counterparties on the details of the projects specifics (capacity, deliverability, etc.)
- Coordinate the initial engineering analysis, modeling, design, and costing of subsurface facilities for proposed projects / acquisitions
- Work with locations to efficiently run storage facilities / key stakeholder during critical operating periods
Driving Results:
- Utilizes internal and external resources to achieve desired results for multiple projects/storage fields simultaneously
- Identify project risks and develop means to mitigate risks
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- BA/BS in Engineering
- Valid drivers license
Preferred:
- BA/BS in Petroleum or Geological Engineering
- Project Management Professional Certification
- MBA
- Master/PhD in Engineering
Related Work Experience:
Required:
- 0 - 2 years underground storage engineering and operations, reservoir/production engineering in underground gas storage operations (Engineer I)
- 3 - 4 years underground storage engineering and operations, reservoir/production engineering in underground gas storage operations (Engineer II)
- 5 - 9 years underground storage engineering and operations, reservoir/production engineering in underground gas storage operations (Engineer III)
- 10+ years underground storage engineering and operations, reservoir/production engineering in underground gas storage operations (Engineer, Sr.)
Specific Skills & Knowledge:
Required:
- MS Office
- Attention to detail
- Ability to read, interpret, and implement codes, standards, and procedures
- Ability to identify process improvements and work with others to develop appropriate processes and procedures
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Preferred:
- Strong understanding of reservoir analysis and well design.
- Proficient understanding of reservoir modeling.
- Familiarity with industry software (Petrel, Wellview, Avocet, OFM, Petrocode, Surfer, etc.)
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Dynamic, fast-paced, demanding environment
- Ability to work extended hours
- Occasional Traveler (5 – 20% Travel)
Disclaimer: This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.