Job description
Nova PetroTech is a leading energy company delivering sustainable and responsible hydrocarbon development across global assets. We are recruiting a Senior Petroleum Engineer to join our Houston-based team. This role offers exposure to onshore and offshore projects, advanced reservoir simulations, and cross-functional collaboration with drilling, production, completion, and facilities teams. If you excel at solving complex reservoir challenges, designing field development plans, and delivering tangible value, this is your opportunity to lead in a dynamic, safety-focused environment with competitive compensation and relocation support.
What you can expect:
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, performance-based bonus, and a supportive culture that values innovation and integrity.
At Nova PetroTech, we empower engineers to own projects and advance in their careers through mentorship, training, and exposure to cutting-edge E&P technology.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Responsibility
- Lead reservoir studies and strategic planning to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and NPV across multiple assets.
- Develop and refine field development plans, casing and completion strategies, and extended-reach drilling concepts.
- Perform reservoir simulation using Petrel, Eclipse, and other industry-standard tools; interpret data to guide decision-making.
- Analyze well test data, production history, and pressure transient data to optimize stimulation and production strategies.
- Collaborate with drilling, production, and facilities teams to ensure safe, cost-effective execution and rapid issue resolution.
- Quantify uncertainty, perform risk assessments, and prepare technical justifications for management and stakeholders.
- Mentor junior engineers; lead technical reviews, audits, and knowledge sharing across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with HSE standards, regulatory requirements, and internal governance processes.
Qualification
- Bachelorās degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field (Masterās degree preferred).
- Minimum 5-7 years of upstream oil and gas experience with a demonstrated track record in reservoir engineering and field development.
- Proficiency with reservoir simulation and E&P software (Petrel, Eclipse, Prosper or equivalent).
- Strong understanding of drilling, completion, production operations, and artificial lift systems.
- Experience in data analytics, uncertainty quantification, and decision analysis under risk and economic evaluation.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and present to stakeholders.
- Well-versed in HSE practices and regulatory compliance; ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
- Willingness to relocate to or reside in Houston, TX; eligible to work in the United States.