Paul Simon

About Paul Simon

I am a Reservoir Engineer at Ovintiv, where I plan and execute complex development and optimization initiatives across upstream oil and gas assets. My work sits at the intersection of subsurface engineering, operational execution, and capital planning, with a focus on translating data and technical analysis into actionable decisions.I bring multi-disciplinary, multi-asset experience across reservoir, drilling, completions, and field operations, and I routinely collaborate with geoscience, operations, land, and commercial teams to advance development objectives. My background has allowed me to build strong capabilities in operational planning, execution oversight, cost tracking, and data-driven performance evaluation.I earned a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering with Honors from The University of Texas at Austin, graduating cum laude in 2020. I am known for being highly motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable, and I enjoy working in fast-paced environments that require both technical rigor and cross-functional coordination. I am especially interested in roles focused on asset development, optimization, and long-term value creation.

Experience

1. Reservoir Engineer

   Ovintiv

   Jun 2025 — Present · The Woodlands, TX, US

   Manage a core development area within Ovintiv’s South STACK asset, overseeing reservoir optimization and subsurface decision-making across a large producing well set- Initiated and led a base optimization review using decline curve analysis and rate transient analysis to identify material efficiency and capital optimization opportunities- Evaluate acquisition and divestiture opportunities in partnership with land and commercial teams by assessing development upside, production performance, and subsurface risk- Conduct ongoing production surveillance using forecast variance analysis to identify underperforming wells and prioritize optimization candidates- Perform post-execution performance reviews to reconcile forecasted versus actual production and refine reservoir assumptions for future planning.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Petroleum Engineering Honors

  2016 — 2020

• Rice University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• St. Thomas High School

  High School Degree

  2012 — 2016