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Energy Systems Analyst – Oil and Natural Gas

Energy Systems Analyst – Oil and Natural Gas

CompanyArgonne National Laboratory
LocationWoodridge, IL, USA
Salary$90063 – $175605
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Advanced degree in petroleum or natural gas engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or related field.
  • Knowledge of oil and natural gas infrastructure components with particular focus on transmission and distribution to support systems analysis at local, regional, national, and international scales.
  • Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience building, using, and maintaining energy modeling software and data analysis tools, preferably with a focus on oil and natural gas systems. Analyses include system operation and expansion, optimization and equilibrium analysis, impact analysis, market penetration, and interdependencies with other infrastructure systems.
  • Experience working and collaborating with oil and natural gas industry organizations, such as upstream producers, pipeline operators, local delivery companies, industry associations, etc.
  • Ability to design, implement, and sustain projects for complex multidisciplinary research operations related to oil and natural gas security and resilience.
  • Experience with computer programming, including proficiency in one or more languages such as Julia, Python, R, C ++, Java Script, or similar programming languages.
  • Experience of working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment, including internal partners within Argonne and external partners such as other national labs, universities, and industry.
  • Demonstrated communication skills (both verbal and written) and ability to interact with project sponsors.
  • Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement methodologies to analyze security and resilience of energy systems and related infrastructure, with a particular focus on oil and natural gas systems.
  • Conduct research related to a wide range of topic areas including: Analysis of oil and natural gas system security and resilience; Understanding consumption patterns and trends based on analysis of energy data; Developing models and simulations of oil and gas systems to forecast performance under various conditions; Optimization of energy system operations; Interdependencies among oil and natural gas, power grid, telecommunications, and other infrastructure systems; and Strategies for enhancing resilience of oil and natural gas systems to various threats and natural hazards.
  • Develop/contribute to analyses, tools, models, and technical publications in support of energy security and resilience projects.
  • Engage with the Department of Energy, state and local government partners, and industry sponsors to support energy security and resilience analysis, planning, and decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.