SMP - Kirkuk DMT RE

Job description

Job Family Group: Subsurface Group Job Description: What you will deliver Ownership of reservoir engineering studies to define field development plans – classical reservoir engineering analyses, reservoir modelling spanning “modelling for understanding”, type curve generation, sector models, through to full field models. EOR evaluation required for ERP Creation of life of field production profiles for use in BP forecasting processes, the KPOD LTP and the contractual ERP Integrated reservoir engineering input to area development plan, field depletion planning, panel reviews, well by well reviews for wellwork generation. Reservoir engineering contribution to the wider KST activities, such as integrated subsurface description, SURM evaluations, and the creation of the contractual Enhanced Redevelopment Plan. Coaching KPOD staff in reservoir engineering tools and techniques Experience and Qualifications Engineering or science degree appropriate for a reservoir engineering role. Experience in any or all of the following would be beneficial: waterflooded fields, carbonate fields, mature oil or gas fields, giant fields with high levels of activity Classical and reservoir simulation experience Ability to make pragmatic decisions based on sparse, incomplete or uncertain data Ability to work at a high pace, feeding multiple rig lines with targets and supporting execution of same Ability to work effectively within a multidiscipline team, and to interact and collaborate across multiple teams and non-subsurface disciplines Ability to work well in a split-site team working set-up (Sunbury, Aberdeen, Pune, Kirkuk) Ability to embrace the agile ways of working. Excellent prioritization skills. Uphold and demonstrate bp’s Safety Leadership Principles You will work with KST team consists of 20-25 people in Sunbury, Aberdeen and Pune, split into Base, Depletion Management and Reservoir Management teams KPOD, based in Kirkuk, consists of c.50 rotational BP secondees and over 6000 national staff assigned from state companies. The subsurface team within KPOD consists of a bp senior subsurface manager, and 5 subsurface positions (2 PE, 1 RE, 1 PP, 1 PP) in team leader roles for an overall team of approximately 150 people. Pending completion of the recent farm-down, there will be technical interactions as a BP shareholder with ConocoPhillips and Turkish Petroleum The KST team is high-performing, with experienced individuals in all disciplines. Activity levels and pace of work is high, motivated by the rich opportunity set in Kirkuk. Our Iraqi counterparts are of high technical competence and knowledge of their fields, and there is a major opportunity to build a high-performing team in KPOD and make a difference to the region and the country, as well as contribute significant value to BP. Important: This vacancy is being advertised as part of the Subsurface Streamlined Moves process and is open to internal staff only. Streamlined Moves opportunities are limited to moves at your current grade with no change in geographic location. Applications are limited to individuals who meet the Streamlined Moves eligibility requirements and have Line Manager approvals to participate in the process. Please see the Subsurface People Processes SharePoint for more details on Streamlined Moves . Some roles advertised have incumbents. If those individuals are unsuccessful in finding a new role through the streamlined moves process, those roles will be withdrawn. You may apply for up to 3 roles within the streamlined moves process. Only apply for roles you are sure you would accept. Please ensure your line manager is aware of your role preferences and how they align with your development needs. Timing of moves will be agreed by the relevant line managers and may be several months after the selection events. Some multi-graded role vacancies may be advertised at more than one grade to allow for flexibility in filling roles. In this case a single position would be open to candidates from different grade levels. There will be no change of grade for the successful candidate. If interested in one of these roles, please apply for the version posted at your current grade. Please include a copy of your Talent Card/ or CV/Resume with your application. Travel Requirement: No travel is 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: 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, Measuring and Verification for Carbon Storage, Monitoring, Operations Geology, Petrophysical Dynamic Reservoir Description, Petrophysical Static Reservoir Description, Reservoir Forecasting and Business Planning, Reservoir quality, Rock Properties Framework, Subsurface integration, Subsurface uncertainty and risk management, Subsurface verification and assurance, Well and Area Performance Management . Future Location Notice: This role will start in Sunbury, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in Sunbury, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time. ​ 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. 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