Senior A&D Reservoir Engineer

Description

FIRM INTRODUCTION

Founded in 2010, Warwick Investment Group is an SEC-registered investment advisor with approximately $2.3 billion in managed assets. Warwick manages funds that invest globally in natural resources and real estate and has an established track record in strategic consolidation in these sectors; Warwick has completed more than 4,000 transactions since inception. The firm has ~120 team members and advisors in the US and Europe investing across private equity funds, special purpose vehicles and open-ended structures. The firm aims to generate attractive investment returns across market cycles. Warwick’s in-house data science team works hand-in-hand with Warwick’s sector investment teams over the life cycle of an investment, leveraging innovative technologies to identify market opportunities and optimize investment portfolios. Warwick’s data science team specializes in statistics, econometrics, network analytics and machine learning. Warwick’s real estate platforms specialize in identifying investment opportunities in markets with favorable tailwinds and attractive, risk-adjusted returns. Through consolidation strategies and development, the firm generates alpha through stable and growing yields, inflation protection and value-add returns. Warwick’s energy and natural resources platforms specialize in geology, engineering, and investment within each space.

Job Overview 

Warwick is seeking an experienced A&D Senior Reservoir Engineer with a proven track record in unconventional resource plays (Permian experience preferred) to identify and evaluate oil and gas acquisition opportunities and make recommendations based on rigorous technical and economic analysis. 

The primary purpose of the role is to both identify acquisition opportunities that fit with Warwick’s investment criteria and evaluate deal flow from our business development team. We are targeting candidates with the ability to think strategically about deal flow while integrating a deep technical understanding of the subsurface properties which will result in profitable investments. This role is expected to work across Warwick’s vertically integrated and multifunctional team to identify, acquire and integrate new investments into our portfolios while achieving top tier returns. 

Key Job Responsibilities 

• Lead the engineering evaluation of acquisitions, divestitures, and/or trades that arise from internally generated and third-party deal flow with a focus on the Permian Basin 

• Lead efforts along with Geology to enhance and maintain the subsurface model for the Permian Basin 

• Collaborate with geologic and operational staff to provide reservoir engineering input for development projects and drilling opportunities. 

• Calculate well EURs, determine well spacing, generate type curves, and make acquisition and/or development recommendations based on return metrics for the corporation. 

• Perform analysis and review of LOS/LOE, OpEx, differentials and other economic assumptions related to various acquisition opportunities. 

• Analyze competitor data, development strategies, and industry trends to assist with identifying opportunities. 

• Prioritize evaluation workflows and assist in filtering deal flow based on current firm directives 

• Track technical performance of investments and report updates to management 

• Support Permian Basin corporate reserves processes 

• Participate in special projects as assigned by management. 

• Develop and present technical evaluations materials to executive management  

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar field of study. 

• Permian experience preferred. 

• Exposure to operations preferred. 

• 8 years of reservoir engineering experience in unconventional development. 5 years of multi-basin A&D experience preferred. 

• Must have demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams with a proven record as a strong team player and self-starter with the aptitude to innovate and be open to new ideas. 

• Demonstrable proficiency with petroleum economic and forecasting software. 

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals from multiple departments and disciplines at all levels of the organization. 

• Ability to develop and make presentations to senior management as required. 

• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations. 

• Strong attention to detail and proactive approach to problems. 

• Experienced in Aries , ComboCurve, and Spotfire, Whitson preferred  

• Highly proficient in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint). 

• Ability to thrive in lean, fast paced environment.