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Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Engineer

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Job Title: Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Engineer
Requisition Number: 032221447
Job is available in these locations: Houston, Texas, USA
Overview External: 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. Based upon recent results, Chevron is among the industry leaders in safety performance with industry leading financial performance (earnings, cash margins and return on capital employed), exploration results, cost management and has an industry leading inventory of impact major capital projects with a track record of superior project execution. Chevron’s organic production growth leads the industry and the company’s base production decline is less than major competitors. Now is a great time to join a great company with a very positive culture built upon enduring core values and principles.

Chevron Energy Technology Company (ETC) is accepting applications for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Engineers, located in Houston, Texas.

Overview:

Chevron Energy Technology Company, headquartered in Houston, Texas, provides energy technology solutions and services to all Chevron operations and affiliates.

This position will be a member of the EOR (Enhanced Oil Recovery) Team serving as a subject matter expert in the area of chemical EOR. This is primarily a service team which supports basic and advanced EOR screening, pilot design, deployment and monitoring/optimization. Related technology development projects in support of chemical EOR (polymer, surfactant polymer, alkali surfactant polymer) include chemical optimization and coordination with industry-leading internal chemical EOR laboratory capabilities and experts. This position will work directly with asset teams around the globe to meet technical service and R&D needs, assisting with development of common tools, processes and sharing best practices.
Position Details: Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

  • Provides technical support to Chevron operating companies worldwide in screening, design and optimization of chemical EOR projects with a focus on polymer, surfactant polymer and alkali surfactant polymer processes.
  • Participates as technical resource on project peer reviews / assists for chemical enhanced oil recovery projects. Significant chemical EOR experience (lab and field) is required.
  • Develops, evaluates and deploys new technology and tools, provide consultation and/or recommend procedures.
  • Draws on reservoir engineering expertise to provide on-site support for EOR projects.
  • Works cooperatively with asset teams to provide coaching, improved work processes, reservoir management standards, and tools for water flood optimization.
  • Builds technical capabilities by representing Chevron at industry technical meetings, joint industry project meetings, and reviews current technical literature.
  • Teaches selected schools, seminars and courses concerning EOR topics.
  • Provides mentoring in-house to trainees from affiliate companies.
  • Supports company of choice strategy by demonstrating Chevron's technological capability to visitors and representing Chevron at industry technical meetings related to EOR topics.


    Required Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Petroleum or Reservoir Engineering preferred).
  • A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience.
  • In-depth knowledge and broad experience in chemical EOR management / development.
  • Strong chemical EOR skills required. This position will interact with project teams, review existing data, and assist with identifying EOR opportunities using available screening tools.
  • Recognized as an expert or experienced person in chemical EOR, such as field surveillance, fundamental laboratory work, full field design or deployment or reservoir simulation. Acts as a focal point of chemical EOR related work. Should have sufficient understanding to link back to the technical community and develop work plans in simulation, laboratory work, surveillance, and decision analysis.
  • Demonstrated competency in designing chemical EOR pilots and evaluating pilot results and projects. Candidate must have a track record with EOR field applications with strong cross functional subsurface skills.
  • Willingness to travel to international sites to gather data, initiate, conduct workshops, initiate pilots and/or share project results.

    Preferred Qualifications:

  • A Master’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering (Petroleum or Reservoir Engineering preferred).
  • Customer focus – Demonstrated effectiveness in determining customer needs, educating customer on solutions, and monitoring progress of initiatives/activities.
  • Communication - Ability to effectively communicate technical and project development issues to diverse audience.
  • The ability to be a self-starter who needs little functional guidance and has strong networking and teamwork skills.

    Relocation Options:

    Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters. *LI-PS1

    International Considerations:

    Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

    Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visa status for this position.

    EOE M/F/D/V
    • Education Required: Bachelor
    Education Required Discipline:
    Employee Type: Full Time
    City/Town: Houston
    State/Province/County: Texas
    Country: USA
    Relocation Eligible: Yes
    Salary:

    Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery Engineer

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