HAVE YOU GOT SPIRIT?
Succeeding in today’s energy world requires collaboration, agility and the audacity to do things differently. At Spirit Energy, we seek to challenge what has been accepted, rethink the way our sector operates and create a new style of operator.
It takes a diverse range of skills, experience and talent to deliver these aspirations and our people will be the force to get us there. If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a progressive and energetic team, then we are ready to hear from you.
THE OPPORTUNITY – SENIOR RESERVOIR ENGINEER (CARBON STORAGE)
This role will be responsible for providing Reservoir Engineering expertise and subsurface technical support for Spirit’s MNZ carbon storage project in the East Irish Sea.
AND NOW FOR THE TECHNICAL BIT…
Once in role, you will:
* Support the development of carbon storage subsurface workflows and undertake reservoir simulation studies aligned with licence work commitments
* Generate CO2 injection forecasts and undertake storage resource reporting
* Take a lead role in technical assurance and quality control of subsurface deliverables
* Take a lead role as the interface with the Spirit Energy project teams and coordinate subsurface input to production technology, wells and engineering studies
* Project management of outsourced subsurface studies
* Take a key role in planning and operational support for injection well drilling and injectivity assessments
* Reservoir engineering support for new business opportunity evaluations
* Prepare and present subsurface material internally and to regulators and joint venture partners
* Work closely within an integrated Subsurface team, and communicate effectively with Asset, Projects, Finance, Wells and other appropriate business areas
* Share knowledge within the organization and bring new ideas through wider industry network, and coach / mentor within the subsurface team
* Follow and support safety and environmental policies, guidelines, procedures, and an incident free workplace
ABOUT YOU
You’ll need to……
* Educated to degree level, ideally with an MSc in a relevant discipline
* Broad subsurface knowledge of the UKCS, previous experience of the East Irish Sea is beneficial but not essential
* Previous experience in the use of advanced simulation software including compositional and thermal effects
* Strong understanding of fluid dynamic behavior and reservoir drive mechanisms
* Experience in carbon storage would be beneficial, particularly in evaluating depleted gas reservoirs as storage sites
* User of dynamic modelling packages, preferably Petrel-RE, Eclipse, Intersect, Tnav and / or GEM
* Experienced in drilling and well operations
* Good awareness of legislation, licensing, and fiscal issues relevant to the carbon storage industry
* Good commercial awareness with an understanding of project financing and cost control
* Proven ability to design and coordinate subsurface work programs
* Provide track record of undertaking complex tasks requiring the application of well-developed technical skills and knowledge
* Track record of subsurface creativity, identifying growth opportunities and value adding activities
* Experience of working in an E&P operator and as part of joint venture groups
* Experience of working within a challenging and diverse asset management environment
In addition to technical knowledge and credibility, we are searching for a someone who lives our values of Agility, Collaboration, Courage, Care and Delivery, enables and supports change and brings fresh and dynamic thinking.
TEAM SPIRIT
At Spirit Energy we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – we take action to champion it at every level of our business. We support flexible and part time working, we seek and recruit talent from every avenue and we actively support and encourage personal development and promotion. We deliver technical excellence and celebrate our successes together.
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