Reservoir Engineer
About this role
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Dallas LBJ - Dallas, TX 75240Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Category: EngineeringJOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for performing integrated reservoir studies, reserve and economic analyses of exploration, development and acquisition opportunities. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to have a significant role in the growth of an independent E&P company. The successful candidate will be responsible for acquisitions, exploration activities and development drilling programs.
JOB BENEFITS:
Compensation includes industry competitive salary commensurate with experience, performance incentives, plus medical and dental benefits, 401(k), etc. Details are available upon application.
QualificationsJOB REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science Degree in Petroleum Engineering
2+ years industry experience with unconventional oil and gas reservoirs, particularly tight sands and shales in the following areas: Permian (Delaware) Basin, South Texas (Eagle Ford) and East Texas/North Louisiana (Haynesville/Cotton Valley)
Registered professional engineer (or in process) with knowledge of reserves analysis under SEC guidelines is a plus
Ability to predict reserves/production profiles and perform economic evaluation of exploration and development drilling projects, acquisitions and divestitures
Background in reservoir fluid flow and reservoir modeling
Experience with production/nodal and pressure transient analysis to optimize production
Experience with well completions and hydraulic fracture stimulation methods
Petrophysical (open hole log and advanced core analysis) skills are a plus
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Independent, self-motivated, creative and results-oriented
Company at a glance
Matador Resources Company (“Matador”) is a Dallas-based, well established, publicly traded, (NYSE:MTDR), independent energy company engaged in exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the US, with a particular emphasis on shale plays and other unconventional plays.
Matador’s current operations are focused primarily on the oil and liquids-rich portion of the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring plays in the Delaware Basin in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Matador also operates in the Haynesville shale and Cotton Valley plays in Northwest Louisiana and East Texas. Matador has an excellent team of dedicated technical and administrative professionals and a culture of strong performance and financial discipline.
Matador was established as a privately-held company in July 2003 and attracted equity capital from several hundred investors, many of whom were shareholders in its predecessor. On February 2, 2012, shares of Matador’s common stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol MTDR pursuant to its Initial Public Offering.
Matador’s predecessor company, Matador Petroleum Corporation, a privately-held company, was founded in 1988 and was one of the fastest growing oil and gas companies in the United States at the time of its sale to Tom Brown, Inc. in June 2003 for $388 million in an all-cash transaction, having delivered a 21% average annual rate of return for 15 years to its shareholders.
Top Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Performance Incentives
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- 401(k)
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