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Do workers at Hilcorp get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
80% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Does Hilcorp pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
69% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

At Hilcorp, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are used from the same paid time off.
88% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and January 2026.

Is the health insurance from Hilcorp affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
89% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and January 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Hilcorp?

Most people get paid time off work.
89% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and January 2026.

Do workers at Hilcorp worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do Hilcorp workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
73% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it for Hilcorp workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 8 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Hilcorp?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do Hilcorp managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
83% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do jobs at Hilcorp spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
31% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Hilcorp?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Is working at Hilcorp good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at Hilcorp feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
71% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at Hilcorp get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
100% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Hilcorp?

Most people feel stressed out here.
69% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at Hilcorp enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
67% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at Hilcorp recommend working with their team?

Most people recommend working with their team.
67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Hilcorp?

Most people got enough training when they started.
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Hilcorp?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people think Hilcorp’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
62% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Hilcorp is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
73% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
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26-087.E - Reservoir Engineer

26-087.E - Reservoir Engineer

Hilcorp Energy

Houston, TX

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Hilcorp rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 86 rated oil and gas companies


Job description

Reservoir engineers are integral to the Hilcorp strategy of increasing field value by finding new rate and reserves. We currently don't have any open reservoir engineer positions, but because of Hilcorp's track record of growth, we are always looking for the next right person. Ideal candidates would have a minimum of 4 years of reservoir responsibilities on their resume. Production experience is also helpful, as these duties are split between reservoir and operations engineers at Hilcorp.

Job Objective:
Develop and execute economic oil and gas investment opportunities for the company by evaluating reservoir, production and geologic data, while working closely with other team members.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Identify, prioritize, present, and monitor oil and gas development and exploitation projects.

  • Identify and quantify oil and gas targets.

  • Construct plans of depletion.

  • Identify reservoir mechanics and predict potential for additional recovery.

  • Research field and well histories.

  • Produce well bore schematics.

  • Analyze cased hole and open hole well logs.

  • Analyze pressure and production/injection data.

  • Produce structure, production, isobaric, and isopach maps.

  • Perform Nodal Analysis.

  • Compile relevant oil and gas field data into a complete history and plan for future development.

  • Evaluate economics and profitability of potential projects for the company.

  • Work in an integrated team with geologists and operations engineers to mature rate and reserve add projects to an executable status.

  • Adhere to the company's values - integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.

  • Support company vision and mission.

  • Adhere to established work schedule and attendance standards and be punctual to work and meetings.

  • Maintains employee confidence and protects corporate assets by keeping information confidential.

  • Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.

  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • Two (2) years minimum reservoir engineering experience and a proven ability to generate investment opportunities.

  • Working knowledge of the roles and job responsibilities of operations engineers, geologists, geophysicists, landmen, and other company professionals in order to accomplish team goals.

  • Ability to conduct detailed reservoir evaluations and studies.

  • Ability to integrate geological data into reservoir engineering calculations.

  • Ability to accurately solve problems.

  • Ability to make valuable contribution to team goals and objectives.

  • Ability to be available 24 hours per day (on call for questions, emergencies, etc.).

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.

  • Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.

  • Ability to integrate data from different sources into reservoir models.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex information into an organized and presentable manner.

  • Excellent project management, administrative, and organization skills.

  • Required Software Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), economic analysis (Aries), Nodal analysis (Petroleum Experts), and public data retrieval (IHS).

  • Preferred Software Skills: Proficiency with geologic mapping tools (Petra), rate transient analysis (Harmony suite), computer simulation (CMG), well log evaluation (IP), risk assessment (Rose suite), Data visualization (Spotfire, R).

Education Requirements:

  • Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year university with a degree in engineering.


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