Citation is one of the largest privately-held independent oil and gas acquisition, development and production companies in the United States. Founded in 1981 by Forrest E. Harrell, Sr., Citation has built a significant portfolio of mature, long-life producing properties through a combination of disciplined acquisitions, focused operations and subsequent development. The Company has an enviable track record in attracting and retaining high-quality talent. This is the result of a stable, long-term business model and a corporate culture that emphasizes working smart, “doing business the right way,” and rewarding both performance and technical achievement. We are looking for talented and driven individuals to join our team, where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact helping to shape the future of our company and industry.
Responsibilities:
The Engineering Technician II – Reserves supports the Company's corporate reserves administration, database management, and reporting activities. Working under the direction of both the Manager – Strategic Planning and the Reserves Manager, this position is responsible for maintaining accurate reserves data, supporting periodic reserves evaluations, preparing reports, and coordinating the collection and validation of information used in corporate reserves processes.
The position works closely with Strategic Planning, Engineering, Operations, Land, Accounting, Finance, and external reserves consultants to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of information supporting the Company's mid-year and year-end reserves evaluations and related reporting requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reserves Administration and Process Support
- Support the preparation and execution of the Company's mid-year and year-end corporate reserves processes.
- Coordinate the collection, organization, and validation of technical, operational, ownership, and economic data required for reserves evaluations.
- Assist with coordinating information requests and deliverables between internal departments and external reserves consultants.
- Maintain reserves schedules, tracking logs, supporting documentation, and process checklists.
- Assist with preparing reserves information and supporting materials for management, lenders, auditors, and external consultants.
- Track outstanding data requests and follow up with internal stakeholders to support timely completion of reserves deliverables.
Corporate Reserves Database Administration
- Maintain and update the Company's reserves database and associated technical information systems.
- Enter, load, validate, and reconcile production, ownership, operational, and economic data used in reserves evaluations.
- Support the administration and maintenance of petroleum economics and reserves software, including PHDWin and related systems.
- Perform routine data quality checks and investigate discrepancies or anomalies.
- Maintain accurate and organized electronic records supporting reserves assumptions, updates, and reporting outputs.
- Assist with database maintenance, reporting configurations, and system improvements.
Analysis and Reporting Support
- Prepare recurring and ad hoc reserves reports and supporting analyses for management review.
- Assist with reserves reconciliations and historical performance analyses.
- Support the preparation of Finding and Development (F&D) cost calculations and other reserves-related metrics.
- Compile and validate reserve economics inputs, including production, ownership, pricing, operating costs, and capital expenditures.
- Assist with bank reporting, acquisition and divestiture analyses, and other reserves-related reporting requirements.
- Perform data analysis and prepare supporting schedules using Excel and other technical applications.
Technical and Cross-Functional Support
- Provide technical data management and analytical support to the Reserves Manager, Lead Reserves Technician, Engineering, and A&D teams.
- Assist with project lookbacks, production analyses, and other reservoir technician assignments.
- Support data compilation and reporting for asset evaluations, acquisitions, divestitures, and special projects.
- Work with Accounting, Land, Operations, and Engineering to resolve data discrepancies and obtain required information.
- Assist with process improvements, workflow automation, and other initiatives to improve the efficiency and reliability of reserves-related activities.
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Success in This Role Will Be Demonstrated Through:
- Accurate and timely completion of assigned activities supporting the mid-year and year-end reserves processes.
- Reliable maintenance and reconciliation of reserves database information.
- Consistent quality and accuracy of reserves reporting and supporting documentation.
- Effective coordination and follow-through on data requests and deliverables.
- Strong responsiveness to the needs of the Manager – Strategic Planning, Manager – A&D and Reserves, and other internal stakeholders.
- Continuous development of technical skills and knowledge of the Company's reserves processes.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in upstream oil and gas, preferably in reserves administration, reservoir engineering technology, reserves reporting, or a related technical support function.
- Experience working with technical databases, production information, or reserves-related data.
- Familiarity with corporate reserves processes, including periodic reserves evaluations and associated reporting requirements.
- Experience with data compilation, validation, reconciliation, and quality control.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Experience supporting mid-year or year-end corporate reserves evaluations.
- Basic understanding of upstream oil and gas operations and reserves evaluation concepts.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals across multiple departments.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and willingness to learn new technical systems and processes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with petroleum economics and reserves software, particularly PHDWin and/or ARIES.
- Experience working with production databases, ownership records, and economic inputs.
- Experience supporting independent reserves consultants, reserve audits, lender reporting, or management reporting.
- Experience with SQL, database query tools, or other data management applications.
- Previous experience in an engineering technician, reservoir technician, reserves analyst, or similar technical support position.
Education
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Degree or coursework in Engineering Technology, Geology, Geoscience, Business, Information Systems, or a related technical field is beneficial.
- Equivalent relevant upstream oil and gas experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a standard office environment.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to travel occasionally to Company offices or field locations as required.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.