Reservoir Engineer-Heavy Oil / 03227696

Position Description:Chevron Corporation is one of the world’s leading energy companies. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, and conducting business in approximately 180 countries, the company is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industry, including exploration and production; refining, marketing and transportation; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation. Energy Technology Company (ETC) is accepting online applications for the position of Reservoir Engineer – Heavy Oil – Thermal Simulation Specialist, located in Bakersfield, California.Overview:The Heavy Oil Strategic Business Units (SBUs) have identified a need for experienced Heavy Oil Specialists. This position is a two-year developmental assignment for experienced (4+ years or post-Horizons) Heavy Oil technical employees who desire to become specialists in their field of interest. Upon completion of the program, it is expected that the candidate will be available to be placed, or post, to heavy oil Business Units (BUs) worldwide based on the needs for their skill set and area of specialty. The program consists of the candidate receiving training and structured mentoring from recognized subject matter experts, transitioning to the candidate performing independent technical work supporting heavy oil projects. Skill areas required to enter the program include special knowledge of heavy oil & thermal reservoir & production engineering with some drilling, completions, or operations experience. The specialist program will be managed by the Heavy Oil Organizational Competency Team Leader in ETC Heavy Oil and Unconventional Resources (HOUR), Bakersfield. Depending upon the nature of the specialist developmental assignment, and mentor, the candidate may report to either a SBU, or ETC HOUR. Qualifications:Key Responsibilities:• Assist Operating Companies (Opcos) with heavy oil production performance and steam needs.• Focus on performance forecasting and field development strategies.• Assist new asset development and / or operational issues.• Heavy oil technology development.• Best practices deployment.Required Qualifications:• Bachelors Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.• Bachelors Degree in PE, ChemE, ME and/or EE • A minimum of 4 years experience (post Horizons).• A minimum of 2 years previous heavy oil experience. • Demonstrated knowledge of heavy oil & thermal reservoir engineering practices including heat management techniques.• Knowledge of oil, gas, water, steam phase behavior and rock properties at extreme temperature ranges.• Experience in analysis of heavy oil reservoirs with primary, water and steam injection processes. • Strong data analysis and computer skills. • Experience with Opco production databases and software. • Experience in thermal operations, field production engineering a plus.• Basic knowledge of earth model building and applications use. • Specialized knowledge of thermal and heavy oil reservoir simulation model building, simulation model use, and CVX reservoir simulation work flow. • Extensive experience with asset development and reservoir management experience.• Heavy Oil focus reflected as a part of Career Development Plan.• 4+ years experience (post Horizons).• 2+ years Heavy Oil experience.• Willingness to relocate to where Heavy Oil Specialist’s are needed.• Willingness to travel to Opcos ~20% of the time.Relocation Options:Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.EOE M/F/D/V Learn more about Chevron Location:US-CA-Bakersfield Status:Full Time, Employee Job Category:Engineering