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Airswift

Petroleum Engineer II

Spring, TX · On-site

Petroleum Engineer II Duration: 1 year assignment Location: Spring, TX Rotation: 5/40 Position ... With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, our geographical ...

Melroseresources

Operations Geologist

Houston, TX

Cooperate closely with petroleum engineers and drilling engineers to ensure that all well ... contractors Finalize well reports and load final data into data bases Provide data to partners ...

Danos, LLC

Process Engineer II

Spring, TX · On-site

Experience in petroleum refining / chemical process industry / with an engineering contractor serving these industries * Capital project development experience * Ability to adapt to tight deadlines ...

Audubon Companies

Site Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Monitoring civil contractor on site prep work * Review of construction drawings and working with ... to refinery, petroleum, gas, and chemical plant construction * 15 years in management or ...

Hawk Group

Process Engineer

Spring, TX · On-site

$100/hr

Experience in petroleum refining / chemical process industry / with an engineering contractor serving these industries * Capital project development experience * Familiarity with heat and material ...

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As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for petroleum contractor in Spring, TX is $23.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $25.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Petroleum Contractor vs Drilling Engineer?

AspectPetroleum ContractorDrilling Engineer
CredentialsRelevant certifications, industry experienceEngineering degree, professional licenses
Work EnvironmentOn-site at drilling locations, oil fieldsOffice-based, on-site at drilling sites
Employer & Industry UsageOil & gas companies, contractorsOil & gas companies, service providers
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for project rolesCompared for technical expertise

Petroleum Contractors typically oversee project execution, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety standards on-site. Drilling Engineers focus on designing and implementing drilling plans, technical problem-solving, and optimizing drilling operations. While both roles are essential in the oil and gas industry, Petroleum Contractors handle broader project management, whereas Drilling Engineers concentrate on technical drilling aspects.

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Petroleum Engineer II

Petroleum Engineer II

Airswift

Spring, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Petroleum Engineer II
Duration: 1 year assignment
Location: Spring, TX
Rotation: 5/40
Position Overview
This opportunity is suited to an engineering professional with strong reservoir simulation expertise supporting carbon storage and subsurface evaluation activity. The role will focus on testing hypotheses related to CO2 injection and storage through simulation work, while contributing technical insight to a collaborative team environment. This position offers the chance to apply advanced engineering judgement, interpret simulation outcomes, and provide clear recommendations to support project objectives. The role sits within a technically demanding environment connected to energy, chemicals, and subsurface operations.
Role Context
This position is based within a refinery and chemical complex environment and supports work linked to the creation of a CO2 storage site. The role forms part of a team of Reservoir Simulation Engineers and Geologists, with responsibilities connected to reservoir management, production understanding, and simulation-led technical assessment in an upstream, petrochemical, chemical, refinery, or similar industrial setting.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support reservoir management strategies and surveillance plans, including short-term adjustments that align with operational constraints while maintaining longer-term recovery objectives.
  • Run simulations to test CO2 injection and storage hypotheses, interpret technical results, and provide well-reasoned recommendations.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date wellbore hydraulic models and ensure accessibility to relevant technical teams through defined repositories.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify opportunities, execute technical studies, and optimise well performance.
  • Analyse, validate, and upload pressure data, including review of fluid density assumptions, downhole parameters, and determination of missing inputs where required.
  • Apply engineering knowledge independently on routine and complex tasks, solve technical problems across multiple areas, and represent the local workgroup when needed.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
  • At least 5 years of reservoir simulation experience.
  • Knowledge of petroleum engineering operations and production methods for oil and natural gas recovery.
  • Experience with reservoir surveillance, modelling, wellbore performance modelling, or practical reservoir pressure applications such as field surveillance and optimisation.
  • Understanding of production and well optimisation, including artificial lift systems and practical troubleshooting or diagnostic activity.
  • Familiarity with integrated production modelling applications and pressure analysis tools such as Kappa.
  • Ability to understand, explain, and make recommendations based on technical results.
  • Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment and operate independently in most situations.
  • Excel proficiency is required.
  • Knowledge of ECLIPSE or INTERSECT simulators and Python would be advantageous.
  • A PhD would be beneficial.
About Airswift
Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure, and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled. If you would like to be considered for this role and would like further details, please apply now!
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