Senior Reservoir Engineer - Anadarko

Job Summary

Provide reservoir engineering and economic evaluation support to geologists, landmen and production engineers for analysis of potential resource development. Establish resource potential and probability of success based upon sound engineering principles. Generate risked economics for screening and ranking prospects. Maintain an accurate inventory of proved, probable, and possible reserves and work with operations/land to timely develop these resources. Forecast ultimate recovery for existing and future wells for reserve reporting purposes.

Performs a wide variety of tasks; contributes to process improvements. Leads the work of small project teams; may formally train less experienced team members. Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental theories, principles and practices in the area of specialization. Identifies possible solutions for problems/issues of diverse scope using existing solutions. Works under general supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for geologists, production engineers and landmen as a member of a multi-disciplined asset team executing an active drilling plan.
• Perform reserves and economic evaluations of drilling, recompletion, workover and acquisition opportunities.
• Evaluate reservoir potential and determine performance potential from analogy studies.
• Analyze data to make well-founded recommendations and effectively communicate the analysis.
• Provide exhibits and expert testimony at regulatory hearings supporting company projects.
• Prepare reserve/economic analysis for budgets, year-end SEC reserve reports and acquisition evaluations.
• Analyze well data and identify behind pipe potential. Maintain inventory of behind pipe potential with reserve and economic value estimates.
• Participate in the identification, evaluation, planning and execution of a resource play focused growth strategy.
• Personal commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Drives results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Petroleum, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Five (5) years of recent, relevant industry experience
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Unconventional experience
• Registered professional engineer

Physical Requirements

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Safety is a core value at Continental Resources, and we prioritize the health and safety of all employees and those who work around our facilities. As such, Continental Resources prefers for employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.