CAREERS

Since its founding in 1990 with just three employees, R&F Industries has built upon its entrepreneurial spirit, competitive drive and ambitious approach to become one of the largest offshore operators in the United States.

The following five statements represent the core culture and shared vision of our workforce at R&F Industries: Think as an Owner, Embody Integrity & Safety, Maintain Optionality, Empower Each Other and Embrace Diversity & Inclusion. Together we will build the next great energy company.

Careers

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R&F Industries is a growing company with career opportunities in exploration, production and corporate disciplines. We offer competitive benefits, flexible work schedules to promote work/life balance, opportunities for advancement and much more.

Current Openings

DESCRIPTION:

The Sr. Reservoir Engineering Advisor is based in Houston and reports to the Director of Reservoir Engineering. This position is responsible for field development plans, reserves determination, and profitability analysis with a focus on deepwater assets within the framework of R&F Industries Inc’s policies and procedures and in compliance of applicable regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities for the position of Senior Reservoir Engineering Advisor – Deepwater at R&F Industries are presented below.

  • Develop and optimize field development plans, integrating reserve estimates, production forecasts, and identification of risks, opportunities, and new drill targets with an emphasis on deepwater fields.

  • Conduct advanced field studies using fit-for-purpose reservoir engineering tools from classical techniques to simulation to support development and exploitation opportunities.

  • Perform reservoir surveillance techniques such as decline curve, pressure transient, and material balance analysis.

  • Generate probabilistic and deterministic reserve/resource estimates, incorporating uncertainty and risk to guide investment decisions.

  • Perform detailed economic evaluations of complex opportunities, including decision trees, probabilistic reserves, project risking, and incremental value analysis.

  • Lead multi-disciplinary teams across subsurface, drilling, completions, and commercial functions to ensure timely and high-quality project execution.

  • Drive technical assurance through peer reviews and external evaluations of drill prospects and acquisition opportunities.

  • Communicate technical recommendations clearly to stakeholders including management, partners, and regulatory agencies through reports and presentations.

  • Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence across the reservoir engineering discipline.

  • Evaluate and recommend new software tools to enhance engineering workflows and efficiency.

  • Support ad hoc cross-functional initiatives and requests across the organization.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 20 years of reservoir engineering experience with a strong focus on deepwater fields.

  • Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering or related engineering field

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Subject matter expertise in reservoir engineering skills including volumetric analysis, fluid properties, material balance analysis, nodal analysis, pressure transient analysis, and decline curve analysis.

  • Proven track record of deepwater development project execution.

  • Experience designing and interpreting formation evaluation programs.

  • Experience in subsurface uncertainty analysis and reservoir simulation studies including evaluation of secondary recovery techniques.

  • Strong experience in reserves assessment according to SEC guidelines.

  • Proficient in economic evaluations of drilling, recompletion, and facility projects.

  • Project management skills enabling the leadership of a multidisciplinary team from idea creation through project final investment decision and execution.

  • Ability to effectively communicate opportunities with peers and senior management.

  • Able to organize and prioritize a diverse and heavy workload.

  • Have a strong sense of integrity and the ability to deal with ethical situations effectively.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

  • There are no certificates, licenses or registrations required for this position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have use of arms and hands in repetitive motion. A fair amount of standing and walking is also required for the position.
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R&F Wells Group (TWG) Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) Director

R&F Industries is a leading offshore energy company focused on offshore oil and gas exploration and production.

The TWG ARO Director will be based in Houston and report to the VP of Wells. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the end-of-life operations of non-producing assets in the Gulf of America and Gulf Coast State Waters. This role requires the development of annual, strategic ARO objectives, key vendor selection and management, and strategic contract concepts and negotiation, coupled with close coordination with multiple teams to ensure safety, compliance, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.  Extensive experience in well operations or structure removal is essential.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Accountable for creating and fostering a progressive, top tier HSE culture. Establish clear safety and environmental performance expectations with contractors, vendors and internal personnel.  Embrace the TWG Beyond Safety philosophy, striving to become a high reliability organization.

  • Actively participate in setting the strategic goals and objectives for the organization as a valued member of the TWG Leadership Team. This team includes the Drilling Operations Manager, the Completions Operations Manager and the Well Work Operations Manager.

  • Build and maintain an inclusive team of qualified and talented employees and contractors. Recognize traits required to achieve long range goals and objectives and make personnel decisions accordingly.  Establish clear expectations for performance and development of personnel. Give timely, specific, and meaningful feedback.

  • Ensure compliance with and continual improvement of the TWG Management System and associated TWG Design Standards, which, as a package, establishes the minimum expectations for offshore drilling, completion, well work operations, and decommissioning worldwide.

  • Establish and foster a competitive, performance-oriented culture that relentlessly pursues operational excellence and continuous improvement. Ensure lessons learned, best practices and improvements are captured and incorporated appropriately in the TWG Management System.

  • Ensure the collective talent, knowledge and ability of the Talos Wells Group, especially the Completions and Well Work groups, is effectively applied to vetting ideas and possible solutions, assessing and managing risks, and resolving critical issues that arise during execution.

  • Develop and execute long-term strategies for decommissioning and asset retirement, aligning operational activities with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

  • Collaborate with legal, finance, and environmental teams to manage risk, maintain compliance with regulations, and adhere to ARO liabilities.

  • Manage a $100 million+ annual budget, ensuring optimization and effectiveness.

  • Act as the main point of contact for regulatory bodies, government agencies, and trade associations to ensure compliance and foster positive relationships.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Demonstrated record of Safety Leadership.

  • Thorough understanding of Gulf of America abandonment and decommissioning regulations.

  • Thorough understanding of well work techniques and methodologies for offshore.

  • Demonstrated capability to handle complex and concurrent projects with multiple facets.

  • Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

  • Demonstrates unwavering commitment to integrity and has a strong moral compass. Creates a learning environment where problems and failures can be accurately diagnosed, resolved and prevented in the future.

  • Effective at leading people and motivating teams and organizations to perform at a higher level and fully embrace the continuous improvement cycle.

  • Ability to recognize and develop talent, quickly identifying strengths, weaknesses and potential and acting accordingly.

  • Capable of making timely, accurate decisions based on problem solving skills and personal experience. Knows how to ask the right questions, engage the appropriate resources, and come to a timely decision.

  • Able to prioritize a daunting list of “to-dos” by separating the mission-critical requirements from the “nice-to-haves” and allocate resources and efforts accordingly.

  • Demonstrates resiliency under pressure, controlling outwardly displayed emotions and quickly moving the team from a reactive mode to a plan-based, proactive mode.

  • Comfortable with confronting challenges, both operational and personnel, and able to make and convey tough decisions objectively and professionally.

  • Willing to work a demanding and flexible schedule.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from accredited 4-year university.

  • Professional Experience: 10 years of progressive experience in ARO operations, preferably with a strong background in well operations or the removal of structures.

  • Team Leadership: Direct experience managing teams across procurement, logistics, and operations functions.

  • Contract & Vendor Management: Proven track record in managing complex, high-value contracts, and vendor relationships.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have use of arms and hands in repetitive motion. A fair amount of standing and walking is also required for the position.

  • Ability to travel internationally if required.

  • Ability to travel to make site visits to vendor facilities, offshore assets and other Talos office locations as required.

  • Ability to travel without limitation, including airplanes, helicopters, and boats.

  • Ability to move freely on offshore assets, including stairs and ladders

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Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities for the position of Director of Geoscience – Development at R&F Industries are presented below.

  • Leads and manages a team of Geoscientists in the Development organization.

  • Influences decisions, best practices, and technologies.

  • Provides technical expertise and guidance for both geology and geophysics workflows, pulling in support from Geophysics, Petrophysics, and other SMEs as needed.

  • Guides a wide range of projects from detailed field development studies, to characterizing un-drilled exploitation opportunities near infrastructure, to detailed static modeling work.

  • Works closely with the Director of Reservoir Engineering to prioritize projects and direct the appropriate level of subsurface technical work within the Development organization.

  • Prepares the technical team for project approval, setting expectations for technical rigor, project deliverables, and final presentation materials.

  • Interacts with executive leadership and communicates information and expectations to the technical team.

  • Communicates technical recommendations clearly to stakeholders including management, partners, and regulatory agencies through reports and presentations.

  • Charged with career development planning, performance reviews, and goal setting within the team of Geoscientists.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing technical staff and complex technical projects.

  • Proven oil finder with experience in the Gulf of America.

  • Expertise in geology and geophysics workflows including subsurface uncertainty characterization and static modeling.

  • Fluent in subsurface risk assessment including Rose and Associates probabilistic tools.

  • Expertise in seismic interpretation, AVO analysis, and modern geophysical imaging workflows.

  • Experience with secondary recovery and 4D seismic analysis.

  • Outstanding communication skills and the ability to influence decisions at the executive level.

  • Excellent organizational skills with experience prioritizing a diverse and heavy workload.

  • Project management skills to guide, direct and empower a multidisciplinary team from idea creation through project final investment decision and execution.

  • Experience building a culture of intellectual curiosity, pride of ownership, technical rigor, collaboration, and sense of urgency.

  • A strong sense of integrity and the ability to deal with ethical situations effectively.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • inimum of 15 years of geoscience experience in offshore or conventional basins.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geophysics or related field required.

  • Masters degree in Geology, Geophysics or related field strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

  • There are no certificates, licenses or registrations required for this position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have use of arms and hands in repetitive motion. A fair amount of standing and walking is also required for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will be responsible for all supply chain activities at R&F Industries including:

  • Plan establish, and execute supply chain strategy in accordance with company goals.

  • Develop and implement efficient supply chain processes to provide support to drilling and production.

  • Consult and advise Talos leadership team on supply chain, including strategic sourcing, purchasing, expediting, inspection, logistics, inventory and supplier relationship management.

  • Negotiation and contracting for materials, equipment and services. Ensurance of compliance to terms of contract or purchase order.  Advisement and accountability for material and service costs for Talos operational and project budgets.

  • Implement and drive a supplier performance management process to drive value throughout the supply chain.

  • Responsible for creating value for the company through delivering year-over-year savings and supplier efficiencies, while enabling the continuous delivery of the highest quality products and services to the business.

  • Monitoring of market prices, contracts and volumes lifted.

  • Lead procurement team and support Talos to successful execution of projects.

Manage a team of Procurement Professionals 

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Strong knowledge of contracts and negotiations.

     

  • Ability to build good relationships with suppliers.

     

  • Strong leadership quality, self-initiatives in project development, execution & monitoring.

     

  • Knowledgeable of and experience with offshore drilling projects.

     

  • Project experience to include interface with controls, engineering, project management and client as well as management of project procurement functions.

     

  • Proven track record in cost reduction programs.

     

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work in a complex schedule driven work environment.

     

  • Able to organize and prioritize a diverse and heavy workload.

     

  • Good oral and written communication skills.

     

  • Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses and be proactive in self-development.

     

  • Have a strong sense of integrity and the ability to deal with ethical situations effectively.

     

  • SAP experience is preferred but not required.

     

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in Procurement role in the Oil & Gas market.

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

  • There are no certificates, licenses or registrations required for this position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have use of arms and hands in repetitive motion. A fair amount of standing and walking is also required for the position.

  • Ability to travel to make site visits to vendor facilities, offshore assets and other Talos office locations as required.

  • Ability to travel without limitation, including airplanes, helicopters, and boats.

  • Ability to utilize swing ropes to access platforms offshore as required.

  • Ability to move freely on offshore assets, including stairs, ladders and lifting up to 50-lbs, and endure extreme weather conditions and hazardous. atmospheres.

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DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will be responsible for the daily royalties, severance tax and reconciliation activities at R&F Industries including but not limited to:

  • Report oil, gas, and NGLs royalties and severance taxes in a timely and accurate manner to ensure correct payment obligations and reporting to Federal and State governmental agencies.

  • Reconciliation of all general ledger accounts related to royalties and severance tax liability.

  • Accurate calculation of Federal and State royalties and severance tax, including appropriate research into new or revised regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain and log incoming/outgoing regulatory correspondence.

  • Coordinate and manage audits and the pertinent responses and rebuttals.

  • Timely respond to internal & external inquiries and requests
  • Make related general ledger entries to record/clear payments.

  • Comply with all internal and external audit/SOX controls established for revenue accounting.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned, including potential simultaneous multiple projects.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

  • Considerable knowledge of accounting practices and procedures in addition to current federal, state, and local regulations.

  • Strong ONRR background preparing responses, been involved with audit by ONRR and managed the audit preferred.

  • Prior revenue recognition experience in a fast paced organization preferred.

  • Self-motivated, self-driven and with willingness to work in challenging environment.

  • Ability to work independently or within a team structure with minimum supervision and possess an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Must be keen to detail and must be able to work effectively as a member of a team.

  • Experience with MS Excel is required.

  • Working knowledge of BOLO preferred.

  • Flexible with changing priorities.

  • Strong analytical and communication skills.

  • Proficiency in MS Word preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

  • Minimum 5 (five) years of oil and gas onshore/offshore revenue regulatory reporting experience required, with 10 (ten) or more years preferred

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

  • There are no certificates, licenses or registrations required for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Employee must be able to sit for extended periods of time and have use of arms and hands in repetitive motion. A fair amount of standing and walking is also required for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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