Lead / Senior Reservoir Engineer (Mandate: US Lower 48 experience) at Stronghold Investment Management

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Oil & Gas, EnergyIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of a BE/BTech in Petroleum Engineering; an MS or PhD is a plus, especially if the research aligns with reserves estimation, petroleum economics, or production forecasting
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on petroleum engineering experience, with a focus on shale and tight-oil reservoir engineering, acquisition & divestment support, and reserves reporting across the US Lower 48
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Spotfire
Demonstrated capability in the theory and application of Decline Curve Analysis
Familiarity with unconventional reservoirs and completion technologies
Working knowledge of basic finance concepts
Ideal Skill Set
MS or PhD in Petroleum Engineering with a focus on fluid flow in porous media, decline curve analysis, or production forecasting
Demonstrable expertise in the evaluation and management of shale, tight oil, and tight gas reservoirs
Experience in drilling operations, well testing, and production optimization
Strong skills in Python (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn) and SQL
Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools such as Spotfire

Responsibilities

Lead a team of reservoir engineers and analysts, ensuring timely due diligence on all deals evaluated by the firm, and manage other ongoing Petrotech projects
Conduct reservoir engineering analyses to assess the viability and profitability of oil and gas assets
Perform production analysis and forecasting across multiple onshore U.S. basins
Utilize proprietary software tools for production forecasting and performance evaluation
Deconstruct shale operators’ field development strategies and apply learnings to determine appropriate assumptions for future development plans
Oversee data organization and maintain internal databases covering geological formations, field development plans, and production forecasts
Collaborate with the Investments group by advising on cost, pricing, key assumptions and risk assessments
Interface with multidisciplinary teams including geoscientists, geoinformatics specialists, and finance professionals

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Reservoir EngineeringProduction AnalysisProduction ForecastingShale Field DevelopmentPetroTechnical AnalysisData ManagementDatabase MaintenanceOnshore US Basins

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications are required for the Lead / Senior Reservoir Engineer role?

Candidates need a minimum of a BE/BTech in Petroleum Engineering (MS or PhD preferred), at least 5 years of hands-on petroleum engineering experience focused on shale and tight-oil reservoirs in the US Lower 48, proficiency with Spotfire, expertise in Decline Curve Analysis, familiarity with unconventional reservoirs, and basic finance knowledge.

What is the salary or compensation for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require working from an office?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The role involves leading a team of reservoir engineers and analysts as part of the global Petro technical team, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including geoscientists, geoinformatics specialists, finance professionals, and the Investments group.

What experience makes a candidate stand out for this position?

US Lower 48 experience is mandated, with a strong emphasis on shale and tight-oil reservoir engineering, acquisition & divestment support, reserves reporting, and an advanced degree like MS or PhD aligned with reserves estimation, petroleum economics, or production forecasting.

Stronghold Investment Management

Invests in real assets and private markets

About Stronghold Investment Management

Stronghold Investment Management offers a resourceful investing system focused on real assets and private markets, leveraging deep technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration. The company pursues opportunistic investments in energy and natural resources, managing investments through their life cycle using a technology-driven, vertically integrated approach.

3811 Turtle Creek Blvd #1300, Dallas, TX 75219, USAHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Venture CapitalIndustries

51-200Employees