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job requisition id R167635, Argentina
Job Family Group: Petroleum Engineering
Worker Type: Regular
Posting Start Date: December 16, 2024
Business unit: Integrated Gas and Upstream
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals
Job Description:This RE position based in Neuquen will report to the Reservoir Optimization Team Lead and is responsible for reservoir engineering support to Shell-operated ventures Argentina assets (Sierras Blancas, Cruz de Lorena, Coiron Amargo sur Oeste & Bajada de Añelo). The Reservoir Engineer is expected to closely work and proactively interface with the New Oil, Front End, Planning & Integration, and Commercial teams.
Accountabilities Work on an integrated team with Operations staff, production engineers, facilities engineers, and reservoir engineers to maintain maximized field production.Do surveillance on 100+ Vaca Muerta Shell-operated developed wells and multiple water disposal wells.Apply analytical techniques to understand well/reservoir performance (DCA, Rate-transient analysis, Hall Plots, material balance, etc.) for a variety of fluid types.Make recommendations on well optimization, e.g., choke management, artificial lift install/optimization, addressing subsurface/surface impairments, sand management, etc.Proactively contribute to the evergreen Production System Optimization (PSO) which includes annual review of WRFM Plan, update of surveillance activities, data acquisition, artificial lift recommendations, New Well choke policy.Build and maintain field integrated production system model (IPSM), update well & facility operating envelopes, make recommendations on New Well put-on-production (POP) schedule to maintain drill-to-fill balance.Analyze and deliver short- and medium-term production forecasts. Perform production reconciliation.Monitor, analyze and contribute to the management of frac-prod wells inter-wellbore communication.Proficiency BS, MS in Petroleum Engineering or other engineering/science degree but substitute with hands-on reservoir engineering experience with focus on unconventional plays (5+ years).Native Spanish speaker with strong proficiency in English and ability to work with an international network team (Houston, Calgary, Buenos Aires, Neuquen).Experience with Decline Curve Analysis (DCA) for Unconventional plays, well surveillance methods, inflow-outflow relations, rod pump, Plunger Lift & Gas lift technology.Unconventional/shale well subsurface experience (hydraulically fractured wells, production mechanism, decline characteristics).Skills in integrated production system modeling.High capacity individual, with ability to learn quickly on the job. Be mentored by senior production engineer and senior reservoir engineer.Strong collaboration and persuasion skills.Able to operate at a proficiency level of "can do with limited help".Inquisitive nature, examining both Shell and external ways of working to implement best practices for field development and/or surveillance.Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with the full range of multi-discipline technical staff.DISCLAIMER: Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Shell/Shell Group companies around the world. The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand. Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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