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Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer
Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer-March 2024
Houston
Mar 28, 2026
About Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer

  Entity:

  Production & Operations

  Job Family Group:

  Subsurface Group

  Job Summary:

  Bp is looking for a Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer! The work is global and will enable the successful candidate to gain exposure to new basins, new reservoirs, new regions and an increase their personal network within bp.

  The Reservoir Performance Prediction and Management (RPPM) Unit supports all bp regions with expert subsurface support. Within the Unit there are reservoir engineers who focus on building and using simulation models to support region decisions on major projects, infill wells, reservoir management and forecasting.

  Travel requirements for this role should not exceed 10% - dependent upon candidate location and project location.

  Job Description:

  Key Accountabilities:

  Lead in building, updating and coaching others to use reservoir simulation models and ensembles in collaboration with RPBM geoscientists, geomodellers, petrophysicists and petroleum engineers in the BMPX Unit

  Understand and keep the business context and geological realities in mind throughout the modelling process

  Understand region needs and translate those needs into building the most appropriate tools

  Lead model framing and fitness sessions as well as assist in technical assurance of simulation models

  Review and ensure readiness of ISD/RPP inputs at the start of a modelling effort

  Maintain a customer serving mindset

  Be a strong example of bp’s values of One Team and Excellence

  Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

  Bachelors degree in Petroleum/ Reservoir Engineering or related applied science engineering

  Appreciation of how a decision can be informed by simulation modelling

  Reservoir simulation, uncertainty quantification and analysis, well and area performance management, depletion planning and reservoir management

  Strong communication and influencing skills

  Track record of sharing learnings and building capability in others

  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 lead or member as required

  In addition, it would be advantageous if you had:

  Strong reservoir simulation competency level, including deep knowledge of the inputs, outputs, benefits and limitations of reservoir simulation software

  Experience with RE simulation toolkit (PETEX IPM, Nexus, TDRM/Fortuna, Bifrost, scripting)

  Classical reservoir engineering experience

  Waterflood management and/or gas reservoir management experience

  Experience of using simulation models to support decisions

  Awareness level in geology and petrophysics

  Stakeholder management experience

  Why bp?

  At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering 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, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

  bp operates in a hybrid model working 60% from the office and 40% from home.

  Travel Requirement

  Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

  Relocation Assistance:

  This role is not eligible for relocation

  Remote Type:

  This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

  Skills:

  Cost-conscious decision-making, 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, Monitoring, Measuring and Verification for Carbon Storage, Petrophysical Dynamic Reservoir Description, Petrophysical Static Reservoir Description, Reservoir Forecasting and Business Planning, Reservoir quality, Resource, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Subsurface integration, Subsurface uncertainty and risk management, Subsurface verification and assurance, Well and Area Performance Management, Well Planning

  Legal Disclaimer:

  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, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable 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 accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.

  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.

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