Who We Are

We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.

We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.

We strive to make a significant difference in the communities where we live and operate. We create an inclusive environment that values all voices and opinions. Together, the different backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and perspectives of our employees drive our success.

Delaware Basin

Spanning West Texas through Southeast New Mexico, ConocoPhillips holds approximately 709,000 total net acres in the Delaware Basin, which includes approximately 654,000 unconventional net acres. ConocoPhillips began exploring and appraising the basin’s stacked pay potential in 2012. The position grew to its current size through the Concho and Shell transactions. Entering 2022, the company now operates over 2,200 wells throughout the Basin. Average net production across the basin in 2021 was 286 MBOED.

Quality of Life Incentives

ConocoPhillips offers additional benefits to support employees living and maintaining a primary residence in the Midland, TX area. For more details visit: Desert Delight: Living and working in Midland

Description

The Delaware Basin South asset team is seeking a Reservoir Engineer with a background in working development programs, supporting ongoing drilling operations and characterization of new-entry areas.

If you are selected as a Delaware Basin Reservoir Engineer you will report to the Delaware Basin South Reservoir Engineering Supervisor in Midland, TX. You will lead an integrated asset team (Landmen, Regulatory, D&C, Projects, and Production Ops) to build development, operating, and surveillance plans to maximize value and accelerate returns in collaboration with G&G and Reservoir Characterization teams.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Identify and evaluate technical and economic merits for development program and ensure timely execution of field development plans
• Perform production and completion design optimization analysis to sensitize on variables impacting well performance and inform type curves and spacing/stacking development strategies
• Work with asset Geology, Land, Facilities, Operations, and others to update plans and maintain accurate reflection of asset development within multiple programs and systems
• Utilize surveillance tools to monitor and diagnose production performance and make recommendations to production operations as necessary to maximize value and minimize operational downtime
• Recommend data gathering and testing programs to improve understanding of well and reservoir performance
• Support Planning, Finance and Marketing with near-term business outlooks and long-range plans
• Conduct Year End SEC reserves determination and production forecasting for Proved Reserves

Basic/Required:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as a permanent resident, refugee or asylee
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or foreign equivalent
• 5+ years of industry experience in exploration and/or development positions in the upstream oil and gas industry
• Willing and able (with or without reasonable accommodation) to travel 10% of the time on a yearly basis

Preferred:

• 1+ years of experience in unconventional assets and understanding of hydraulic fracturing and well communication
• 1+ years of experience with production and pressure transient analysis tools
• 1+ years of experience evaluating acquisitions, divestitures, and acreage trades
• Basic proficiency understanding of DCA techniques and fluid flow regime classification
• Basic knowledge of subsurface project management, project economics, and portfolio management
• Ability to work with limited guidance with high level of initiative and creativity
• Demonstration of strong social skills supporting effective work within multi-disciplinary asset
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with various industry databases and software applications (Spotfire, Aries, ValNav, Mosaic, OFM, ArcMap, Harmony, DSO, Enersight, Generwell, Wellview)
• Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
• Delivers positive results through realistic planning to accomplish goals

To be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of April 13, 2023.

Candidates for this U.S. position must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a) (1). Individuals with temporary visas such as A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M, NATO, O, P, Q, R or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization in the United States now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally protected status.