Reservoir Engineer

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Subsurface Group

Job Description:

Let me tell you about the role
BP’s Technology Upstream R&D (URD) group is at the forefront of leading-edge technology development and innovation. Our goal is to advance our ways of working to facilitate safer, rapid and reliable operations across the bp portfolio.

bp is modernising and enhancing its subsurface toolkit. This includes moving to a GPU-enabled reservoir simulator and building/deploying agentic workflows.
The initial objective of this role (for at least the first 12 months) will be to perform reservoir simulation model conversions from Halliburton Nexus format to the Eclipse format. You will work with regional teams to perform, QC and troubleshoot this process, ensuring the resulting models capture the relevant Physical processes, development scheme and operating philosophy of each field. Minimising and understanding any differences in predicted recovery.
Upon completion of the reservoir simulator conversion project, this role will broaden to utilising your broad reservoir engineering experience, coupled Python, machine learning, high performance computing (HPC), AI and analytics, to support the transformation of subsurface ways of working. In your work you will partner with region and central staff, across subsurface, Digital Delivery and bp’s CHPC facility. This work will focus on technology development, workflow automation and next-generation simulation techniques.

What you will deliver
Using industry tools and bp’s open source ResSimpy Python package, you will convert models between simulation formats and use your reservoir engineering experience to QC, understand and quantify any differences in response.
You will work closely with asset teams to understand individual model requirements and provide a robust and efficient conversion to the new format.
Some of the work will be hands-on editing, directly applying your skills and experience. You will also make use of AI agents. For each model converted, you will capture and codify the lessons learnt, so that each new conversion is smoother and more streamlined than the last.
The model conversion work will be a time-boxed activity (estimated to be circa 12 months). When complete, activity will pivot to utilising your broad classical and reservoir engineering skills, coupled with data science to develop innovative solutions to complex subsurface challenges:
Develop Python code to speed up subsurface workflows or improve predictability through broadening the understanding of uncertainty
Provide sound Reservoir Engineering technical analysis and judgement in solution development
Automate and parallelise subsurface workflows making use of bp’s High Performance Computing centre
Provide technical support and guidance of deployed technology solutions
Apply reservoir engineering concepts to integrate across subsurface disciplines such as geoscience and well delivery.
Agentic systems will likely form an important part of the subsurface ecosystem that you help deliver and support.
What you will need to be successful
Must have educational qualifications:
Bsc / Msc degree (or equivalent) in Petroleum/ Reservoir Engineering, related applied science engineering or mathematics
Must have experiences/skills (To be hired with):
Experience with common reservoir simulation tools (e.g. Eclipse, Nexus, Intersect).
Experience in coding with the Python language.
Track record as a Reservoir Engineer with experience in model building, QA/QC, history matching and model analysis.
Working understanding of reservoir analysis fundamentals such as pressure transient analysis, decline curve analysis and material balance.
Passion for creating innovative technology solutions
Skilful communication and influencing skills, with track record of sharing learnings
Able to manage multiple activities and quickly respond to changing business priorities
Able to cope with short-term deadlines and flexible prioritization acting as a squad member as required.
Minimum years of relevant experience:
Minimum 3 years experience as Reservoir Engineer, with experience in reservoir simulation.
Good to have experiences/skills (can be trained for – learning/on-the-job):
Coding with Jupyter notebooks
Interactions with high-performance compute clusters
Code management tools such as version control
Experience with classical RE toolkits (e.g. PETEX IPM, Kappa (Saphir))
You will work with
You will work in Pune, India in squads as part of the Technology - Upstream R&D (URD) Subsurface & Wells (SS&W) group, with team members from both Houston, USA and London, UK.
You will be remotely deployed into an international, integrated, delivery ‘squad’ where day-to-day activities/deliverables will be prioritised by the squad leader in service of technology deployment.
Squads typically consist of 5-10 multi-disciplinary technical members in several locations and are deployed based on global subsurface business prioritisation. Working across time-zones will be an important part of the role.
You will work in close collaboration with subsurface teams in the country your squad supports, as well as with bp’s global subsurface technical specialists (e.g. advisors in Reservoir Simulation), bp’s Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) and subsurface staff in bp Technical Services - India (TSI).
% travel requirements
Up to 10%

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

 

Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

 

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

 

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

 

What you can expect from us!

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:

At bp, you could be part of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which believe in the power of inclusion, deeper connections, and shared experiences. They provide a place for employees to learn and share knowledge, to connect, and to improve. The BRGs focus on and encourage talent engagement, development, and retention while creating a broadened sense of community and inclusion for bp employees. The groups cultivate leadership growth by involving employees in developmental opportunities they would not otherwise have access to. Formal and informal mentoring also helps employees develop their professional goals and connect with colleagues. The BRGs’ dedication to growth at all levels helps employees feel more engaged and energized. The BRGs break down barriers, so we can all do better together. Examples of BRGs include (but are not limited to):

bpWIN (bp Women’s International Network)

Pride

Working parents

PEN (Positively Ethnic Network)

bpInclusia (bp’s Asian community)

bpEnergía (bp’s Latin community)

 

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Data acquisition strategy, Data Analysis, Data Management, Depletion and Storage Development Planning, Fluid Properties, Fluid sampling and analysis, Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Integrated Resource Progression, Measuring and Verification for Carbon Storage, Monitoring, Operations Geology, Petrophysical Dynamic Reservoir Description, Petrophysical Static Reservoir Description, Reservoir Forecasting and Business Planning, Reservoir quality, Rock Properties Framework, Subsurface integration, Subsurface uncertainty and risk management, Subsurface verification and assurance, Well and Area Performance Management

.




Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.