Reservoir Engineer

Let me tell you about the role

BPs Oil and Gas Technology (OGT) group is at the forefront of leading-edge technology development and innovation. Our goal is to advance our ways of working to facilitate safer, rapid and reliable operations across the bp portfolio. Sitting within OGT, the Subsurface & Wells Technology (SS&W) team delivers high-quality, high impact and innovative subsurface solutions to address prioritised business challenges across bps oil, gas, and low carbon businesses.

As a Reservoir engineer in SS&W Technology, you will be responsible for utilising broad reservoir engineering experience, coupled with data science skills, such as Python, machine learning, high performance computing (HPC), AI, analytics, to support the transformation of subsurface ways of working.

You will partner with the regions and central teams to rapidly find innovative solutions to deliver work in a fraction of the time.

What you will deliver

Work closely with the regions across the globe, utilising broad classical and simulation reservoir engineering methods coupled with data science to develop innovative solutions to complex subsurface challenges:

• Develop Python code to speed up subsurface workflows and improve predictability
• Provide technical support, coaching and guidance of deployed technology solutions
• Automate and parallelise subsurface workflows making use of bps High Performance Computing centre
• Provide sound Reservoir Engineering technical analysis and judgement in solution development
• Apply reservoir engineering concepts to integrate across subsurface teams such as geoscience and well delivery.

What you will need to be successful

Must have educational qualifications:

Bsc / Msc degree in Petroleum/ Reservoir Engineering, related applied science engineering or mathematics

Must have experiences/skills (To be hired with):

• Track record as Reservoir Engineer with relevant experience in some of: reservoir management, reservoir simulation, reservoir performance, and analytical reservoir engineering workflows.
• Experience in script/software creation with Python language (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of data science techniques such as machine learning, AI and uncertainty management
• Passion for creating innovative technology solutions
• Experience with classical RE toolkits (e.g. PETEX IPM, Kappa (Saphir))
• Experience with common reservoir simulation tools (e.g. Eclipse, Nexus, Intersect)
• Skilful communication and influencing skills, with track record of sharing learnings
• Able to manage multiple activities and quickly respond to changing business priorities
• Able to cope with short-term deadlines and flexible prioritization.
• Working understanding of reservoir analysis fundamentals such as pressure transient analysis, reservoir simulation, decline curve analysis and material balance.

Minimum years of relevant experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience as Reservoir Engineer, with some experience in classical reservoir engineering and reservoir simulation

Good to have experiences/skills (Can be trained for learning/on-the-job):

• Coding on Jupyter notebooks
• Interactions with high performance compute clusters
• Code management tools such as version control

About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people’s lives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation!