Reservoir Engineer Job Description
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Reservoir engineers use their knowledge of geology and fluid mechanics to determine the location and amount of fuel in underground reservoirs. Often, engineers work with advanced equipment, such as computer modeling and imaging programs, to locate reserves of oil and natural gas
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- Reservoir Engineer / Sr (hybrid)Kinder MorganHouston, TX, United StatesPosted: Jul 24, 2024
- Unconventional Reservoir Engineer SrApache CorporationHouston, TX, United StatesPosted: Jul 24, 2024
- Reservoir Engineer Advisor, GOM Subsurface AssetsMurphy OilHouston, TX, United StatesPosted: Jul 22, 2024
- Reservoir EngineerOccidental Petroleum CorporationHouston, TX, United StatesPosted: Jul 17, 2024
- Reservoir EngineerOccidental Petroleum CorporationDenver, CO, United StatesPosted: Jul 17, 2024
- Senior Gas Storage Reservoir EngineerPG&E CorporationSan Ramon, CA, United StatesPosted: Jul 16, 2024
- Reservoir Engineer AdvisorOccidental Petroleum CorporationHouston, TX, United StatesPosted: Jul 12, 2024
- Reservoir EngineerThe Southern CompanyNaperville, IL, United StatesPosted: Jul 10, 2024
- Non-Op Reservoir EngineerChord EnergyHouston, TX, United StatesPosted: Jul 9, 2024
- Reservoir Engineer - Technology DevelopmentExxonMobilHouston, TX, United StatesPosted: Jul 6, 2024
- Reservoir Engineer IIAscent ResourcesOklahoma City, OK, United StatesPosted: Jul 5, 2024
- Senior Staff Reservoir EngineerContinental Resources Inc.Oklahoma City, OK, United StatesPosted: Jul 2, 2024
- Reservoir EngineerOccidental Petroleum CorporationDenver, CO, United StatesPosted: Jun 25, 2024
- Reservoir EngineerBPHouston, TX, United StatesPosted: Jun 24, 2024
- Reservoir EngineerWestern Midstream Partners, LPThe Woodlands, TX, United StatesPosted: Jun 21, 2024
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2.3 years
$135K
1.91 years
Experienced
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- Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Petroleum Engineering
- Master Of Science (m.sc.) In Petroleum Engineering
- Master Of Business Administration (m.b.a) In Finance
- Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Chemical Engineering
- Bachelor Degree In Petroleum Engineering
- Bachelor Of Engineering (b.eng.) In Chemical Engineering
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