Graduate degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field specializing in petro-chemical, or minimum of 2 years work experience in the petro-chemical industry or petro-chemical patent applications. Specific experience in any of the following areas is preferred: well tools, hydrocarbon extraction operations, wellbore and/or reservoir analysis either in situ or in a laboratory, control systems for wellbore operations. Patent prosecution experience valued. Excellent writing and academic credentials required. Please provide transcripts and a writing sample with your resume.