Statoil is an international energy company with operations in more than 30 countries. Building on 40 years of experience from oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, we are committed to accommodating the world's energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions. We are headquartered in Norway with 21,000 employees worldwide, and are listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges. In just a few years Statoil has positioned itself as one of the largest lease holders in deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GoM). Our GoM portfolio is managed out of our Houston office. The Statoil Houston office, which was established in 2002, also manages our Alaska, Marcellus, Eagle Ford and Bakken shale gas portfolios. To date Statoil has invested more than USD $11 billion in US upstream activities, and currently produces more than 150,000 barrels of oil equivalent a day. We have US offices located in Anchorage, Austin, Houston, Stamford and Washington D.C. USA, and are looking for talented people to contribute to our growing activity base.
Development and Production North America (DPNA) aims to develop a material and profitable position in North America, including deepwater Gulf of Mexico, unconventional gas and oil sands. In doing this, we will establish capability centres for deepwater and unconventional gas operations as well as carbon efficient oil sands extraction. This will ensure our further development in the area.

Job description

  • Responsible for monitoring the production of the Williston Basin wells and making recommendations to improve efficiencies and production
  • Experience with various artificial lift methods is a plus
  • This is a great opportunity to gain valuable management experience
  • Set clear HSE performance expectations and ensure that Statoil HSE policies and procedures are understood and followed within area of responsibility
  • Plan and follow up new wells in cross-disciplinary teams
  • Ensure daily communication with office and field personnel
  • Analyze and model well performance
  • Plan and follow up well interventions
  • Follow up flow assurance issues
  • Prevention of down-hole corrosion, artificial lift optimization and automation utilization
  • Plan and follow up fluid sampling, inhibition and treatments
  • Contribute in field development projects
  • Be proactive with continuous learning especially in emerging technologies
  • Evaluate unconventional hydrocarbon systems
  • Promote a positive and constructive workplace
  • Self-starter who can work independently but also well in teams
  • Interact with other team members in a respectful manner to achieve set goals

Qualifications

  • Minimum requirement of BS Degree in Petroleum Engineering or Related Degree
  • Minimum three years of relevant experience
  • In-depth understanding within your own discipline as well as general knowledge of the different phases in the value chain
  • Perform design, planning and implementation for a variety of Artificial Lift methods
  • Compression and Facilities design a plus
  • Fluent in English, both written and oral
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Ability to be hands-on and create business opportunities
  • Ability to work in multicultural environments

Personal qualities

  • Enthusiastic, creative and proactive
  • Eager to learn from others and share experience
  • Ability to work systematically, efficiently and structured, both on your own and in teams
  • Good communication and collaboration skills
  • Flexible

We offer

Statoil offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. Statoil is an equal opportunity employer.

General information

Our values are to be courageous, open, hands-on and caring. We believe in these qualities, which are essential for building an even stronger Statoil. If you can identify with them, you could be the one to strengthen our team.
Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process.