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Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries

Senior Accountant

Irvine, CA · On-site

$79K - $99K/yr

Nikkiso Cryogenic Services (NCS) is an industry leader in the provision of services to the industrial gas and air separation industries, enhanced oil recovery operations, marine, clean energy, and ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for enhanced oil recovery in the United States is $15.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Enhanced Oil Recovery job?

An Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) job involves the implementation of advanced techniques to extract additional oil from reservoirs after primary and secondary recovery methods have been exhausted. Professionals in this field work with technologies such as gas injection, chemical flooding, and thermal recovery to improve oil production efficiency. Responsibilities may include reservoir analysis, designing recovery strategies, monitoring injection processes, and optimizing production rates. EOR specialists typically collaborate with geologists, engineers, and field operators to maximize extraction while minimizing environmental impact.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Enhanced Oil Recovery position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Enhanced Oil Recovery, you need a strong background in petroleum engineering, reservoir management, and geosciences, often supported by a relevant engineering degree and practical field experience. Familiarity with simulation software (such as CMG, Eclipse, or Petrel), laboratory analysis, and industry-standard safety certifications is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help professionals work successfully in multidisciplinary teams. These skills are fundamental for designing efficient recovery techniques, ensuring safety, and maximizing hydrocarbon production in complex reservoirs.

What are the typical career advancement opportunities in Enhanced Oil Recovery roles?

Professionals working in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) often begin in technical or field engineer roles and can progress to senior project management, reservoir engineering leadership, or specialized consultancy positions as they gain experience. Many companies offer structured career development plans, technical training, and opportunities for cross-functional collaboration with geologists, production engineers, and data analysts. Advancement typically involves taking on larger projects, managing teams, and developing expertise in cutting-edge EOR techniques. Demonstrating strong project results and proactively contributing to process improvements can greatly enhance your growth prospects in this field.

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Staff Reservoir Engineer II

Staff Reservoir Engineer II

Citation Oil & Gas Corp.

Houston, TX

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

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:

  • This is the company's 4th technical level of reservoir engineering expertise. Provides engineering support functions and performs property studies that when executed leads to the enhancement of oil, gas and performance of the company's reserve base in the most cost-effective manner possible.
    • Performs field studies with team members to identify upside reserve projects such as recompletions, drill well opportunities, and secondary waterflood recovery projects for Capital Allocation Committee (CAC) consideration.
    • Works in a team environment with other geologists, reservoir and production engineers, landmen, and field personnel to identify and manage the implementation and development of capital budget projects.
    • Fills the role of Project Leader on certain designated capital budget projects with the added responsibility of taking a leadership role and being accountable for the timely and cost-efficient implementation of these specific projects.
    • Monitors performance of assigned properties to ensure production goals are met or exceeded.
    • Maintains an awareness of evolving industry practices and emerging technologies as they apply to maximizing the economic recovery of the company’s oil & gas assets.
    • Recognized by peers as a proficient engineer and as such becomes a mentor to less experienced engineers and other technical professionals in the team environment.

Qualifications:

  • Unconventional Reservoirs - candidate has generated prospects in horizontal plays, and some experience and familiarity with production/operations engineering a plus
  • Experienced in Type Curve creation, oil/gas production decline curve analysis and forecasting, non-operated project deal flow analysis and evaluation, down-spacing analysis, production & injection diagnostics (i.e. Rate vs Time, Hall Plot, Oil Cut vs Cum Oil, etc.), company reserves forecasting, project economic analysis, and familiar with enhanced/improved oil recovery technologies.
  • Ideal candidate will also have experience in Conventional field development, especially in mature waterfloods.
  • Skilled at leading the development of capital reserve-adding projects and preparing/presenting recommendations to upper-level management for approval
  • Experienced in the use of OFM, Microsoft, IHS & Enverus databases, PHDWin or similar economics programs, and Spotfire/Tableau
  • BS in Engineering (preferably Petroleum Engineering)
  • 10+ years of reservoir engineering experience typically required

Physical Requirements:

Required to temporarily move and handle heavy boxes to their office from the file room. These boxes contain large amounts of field & well files for their technical field study review.

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