Professional Engineer - Reservoir Applications Specialist (Hybrid: Houston, TX)

The Reservoir Engineering Specialist under general supervision, demonstrates creativity and engineering judgment in solving engineering problems during the development and application of new and improved products and processes.

• Pay Rate: $55.00/hour, depending on experience.
• Assignment Length: 2-year contract with the high possibility of extension or conversion based on performance and other factors.
• Work Schedule: Hybrid with minimum of 3 days/week in the office.

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in designing and implementing reservoir and wellbore fluid treatment and placement applications.
• Apply fluid mechanics theory to rheological characterization, flow modeling, solids transport, viscoelasticity, and friction.
• Utilize geomechanics technologies for mini-frac analysis, formation sanding potential, wellbore stability, pore pressure prediction, stress analysis, and mechanical property determination.
• Apply reservoir engineering techniques for production decline analysis, well test analysis, fluid flow in porous media, and production simulation.
• Perform basic numerical modeling, data analysis, correlation, and model development using commercial software.
• Develop chemical products and processes through chemical and engineering analysis.
• Conduct specialized tests and simulations, including designing modeling apparatus and data acquisition systems.
• Use existing software to provide engineering solutions and offer field support.
• Participate in project planning and performance under project leaders' and management's guidance.
• Resolve technical and operational questions with internal customers.
• Ensure job tasks are performed correctly to impact cost containment, efficiency, profitability, and operations.
• Confine and measure the consequences of errors effectively.

Qualifications: 

• Skills typically acquired through an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Science, or a similar discipline, with a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• 0-5 years of experience preferred; Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering is advantageous.
• Expertise in near wellbore reservoir engineering.
• Familiarity with reservoir simulation software.
• Certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional is preferred.
• Strong background in formation testing and evaluation.
• Knowledge in data science and coding.
• Proven team player.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in technical documentation writing.

Halliburton is an innovative leader in the oilfield services industry, providing products and services for the ever-evolving needs of the energy sector.  

Since starting out over a hundred years ago, Halliburton’s path to success has been built on growth. Today, with over 50,000 employees worldwide and 1500 new openings every year, our talent needs have never been greater.  

That’s why Halliburton has partnered with Talent Solutions to meet their ongoing contingent staffing needs. If you want to grow your career alongside an industry leader that is changing the world of energy, then we look forward to connecting with you inside our Halliburton Contingent Workforce Network – your gateway to meaningful work opportunities all in one place.

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