Portfolio Planner / Planning Engineer

Talos Energy•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Portfolio Planner / Planning Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the Company Rig Schedule and the Drilling and Completions (D&C) Capital Expenditure (Capex) Forecasting, Budgeting and Planning process. This role serves as the primary owner of D&C planning data and deliverables across the organization, interfacing daily with Operations, Corporate Development, Exploration, Development, Finance and Accounting groups. The Portfolio Planner / Planning Engineer plays a central role in the monthly Latest Estimate (LE) cycle and Annual Budget process and is a key contributor to senior management and Board-level reporting on D&C capital and schedule.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years oil and gas industry experience
Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or related engineering field or business administration
General understanding of production, operations, accounting, drilling, completions, and plug and abandonment concepts and terminology
Demonstrated experience in forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis within an E&P planning or finance function
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and large data set management; proficiency in Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to manage a high-volume, cross-functional workload with competing priorities and time-sensitive deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare and present clear, concise deliverables to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong collaborative instincts; proven ability to work effectively across technical, financial, and operational teams

Nice To Haves

offshore E&P experience preferred
M.B.A a plus
Familiarity with project scheduling tools (P6 or equivalent) is a plus

Responsibilities

Own and maintain the Company Rig Schedule via collaboration with Exploration, Development and D&C Leadership; host monthly Rig Schedule review meetings with key operational and financial stakeholders
Maintain detailed project schedules for near-term and active projects, including Long Lead items and key decisions leading to execution of Drilling and Completions, First Oil, etc.
Identify and communicate cross-functional scheduling constraints and work proactively with Wells, Major Projects, Exploration and Development groups to evaluate project investment sequencing and optionality
Lead compilation and delivery of Monthly LE Drilling, Completion, and Facilities CapEx forecasts, including near-term and long-term CapEx assumptions across all Rig Schedule projects
Work closely with Exploration, Corporate Development and Development RE Techs to ensure accuracy across all PHDWin database inputs for New Drill Projects in LE and Budget
Coordinate Operations Planning group inputs for the annual budget and long-term planning process covering D&C and Major Projects CapEx
Maintain a robust database of all New Drill projects in conjunction with Wells, Major Projects, Exploration and Development groups; drive continuous improvement of data governance and project tracking processes
Support AFE accrual reviews by coordinating with Asset Planners and Operations to reconcile costs and ensure timely updates are reflected across all active AFEs
Prepare ad hoc deliverables for senior management, including materials for Board of Directors meetings, IR presentations, and other executive-level reporting
Partner with IT to develop and maintain impactful Spotfire dashboards for Planning Group
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual lookback analysis, including CapEx variance and economic performance reviews