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Geothermal Reservoir Engineer
Baker Hughes. Conduct geothermal resource assessments, including reservoir characterization, temperature evaluation, permeability analysis, and uncertainty assessment .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in geothermal reservoir simulation, subsurface modeling, and project management, with a strong focus on optimizing field development plans and conducting comprehensive resource assessments. Proficient in utilizing advanced reservoir simulation software and 3D geomodelling applications to enhance production forecasting and economic evaluations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Geothermal Reservoir Simulation3D Static And Dynamic Reservoir ModelingProject ManagementReservoir CharacterizationFluid Flow In Porous Media
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Hard Skills
Reservoir SimulationSubsurface ModelingProduction ForecastingPressure Transient AnalysisUncertainty QuantificationEconomic EvaluationReservoir SurveillanceHistory MatchingField Development PlanningWaterflood Management
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingMultidisciplinary Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
CMGEclipsePetrelTNavigator3D Geomodelling Applications
Industry Keywords
Geothermal SystemsEGSSedimentary GeothermalSubsurface Energy SystemsGeothermal Play Fairway Analysis
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Conduct geothermal resource assessments, including reservoir characterization, temperature evaluation, permeability analysis, and uncertainty assessment
- Develop and maintain 3D static and dynamic geothermal reservoir models to forecast thermal and hydraulic performance
- Perform reservoir simulations to evaluate production and injection strategies, well spacing, thermal breakthrough, and long-term heat recovery
- Support geothermal play fairway analysis (GPFA), site screening, and opportunity maturation activities
- Estimate sustainable power generation potential and reservoir life under various development scenarios
- Evaluate reservoir risks, including temperature decline, pressure depletion, recharge potential, and reservoir connectivity
- Lead, manage, and drive multi-disciplinary projects to completion within budget while ensuring quality delivery
- Collaborate with geoscientists, well engineers, drilling teams, and surface facility engineers to optimize field development plans
- Design and evaluate production and injection well strategies to maximize thermal recovery and field economics
- Analyze well test, pressure, temperature, tracer, and production data to update reservoir models and improve forecasts
- Support techno-economic assessments, project due diligence, and investment decision processes
- Prepare technical reports, client presentations, and development recommendations
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master's or PhD degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Geoscience, or related discipline
- 3 to 5 years' experience in geothermal reservoir simulation and subsurface modeling
- Knowledge of fluid flow in porous media, heat transfer, pressure transient analysis, and uncertainty quantification
- Experience with reservoir simulation software such as CMG, Eclipse, Petrel, tNavigator, or equivalent
- Understanding of geothermal systems, EGS, sedimentary geothermal, or subsurface energy systems preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
- Proficiency with 3D geomodelling applications such as Petrel, Jewelsuite, Leapfrog a plus
- Experience in reservoir characterization and field development planning
- Experience in waterflood and injection management
- Experience in production forecasting and decline analysis
- Experience in history matching and reservoir surveillance
- Integrated subsurface modeling, including 3D structural/geological modeling is a plus
- Experience in economic evaluation and reserves/resource assessment
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in managing and leading multi-disciplinary geothermal projects
- Valid work authorization in the country of employment
- Employer unable to sponsor work authorization for this role
Benefits
Comp & perks- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
- Company-sponsored health & welfare programs
- Thrift Plan (401k)
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
- Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses