Lead Subsurface and Risk Analysis

Client of Paragon Global Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

The Client of Paragon Global Engineering seeks a senior Reservoir Engineer to lead subsurface risk assessment for target assets in Abu Dhabi, delivering an integrated technical view to support acquisitions, development planning and growth.

You will validate data rooms, review CPRs, benchmark field performance and define phased development plans based on appraisal data, while maintaining a risk register and supporting due diligence with clear technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or closely related discipline; 12–15 years in reservoir and petroleum engineering.
• Master's degree is a plus and relevant professional certifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead subsurface risk assessment of target assets and deliver an integrated technical view for decisions.
• Validate data rooms, review CPRs, benchmark field performance and develop phased development plans.

Skills

Subsurface Reservoir Engineering

M&A Due Diligence

Asset Evaluation

CPR Review & Compliance

Technical Reporting

Risk & Uncertainty Analysis

Cross-Functional Communication

Field Development Planning

Due Diligence Documentation

Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Job Purpose

Lead the subsurface and risk assessment of target assets delivering an integrated risk-weighted technical view that supports acquisition decisions development planning and business growth

Key Responsibilities

• Validate data rooms and ensure quality completeness and consistency of all technical datasets and identify information gaps and uncertainties
• Lead p etrophysical evaluation for existing wells and b enchmarking petrophysical interpretations against available studies or CPR documents
• Conduct in-depth reservoir engineering and petroleum engineering evaluations implementing robust analytical engineering approaches
• Critically review Competent Person s Reports CPR and reconcile with observed data document variances and value impact
• Benchmark historical field performance base declines new wells and work overs and establish chance of success and trends for future activities
• Define phased development plans based on exploration appraisal data and analog performance balancing early production with reservoir understanding
• Review historical operational aspects including drilling workovers asset integrity and well services to reflect the learnings on the future projection of production and cost
• Maintain a risk register covering subsurface drilling facilities operational regulatory market and quantify uncertainties
• Support 3rd party due diligence process providing all necessary technical data documentation and clarifications to enable accurate and timely independent assessments
• Prepare an integrated technical package for the target asset covering reservoir petroleum engineering surface facilities asset integrity aspects and identify key technical risks
• Participate with subsurface insights in preparation of business growth future plan and budget

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor s Degree or equivalent in Petroleum Engineering or closely related discipline master s degreee is a plus Minimum 12 15 years of experience in Reservoir engineering amp Petroleum Engineering

Core Competences

• Subsurface Reservoir Engineering M amp A Due Diligence amp Asset Evaluation Competent Person s Report CPR Reserve Certification Production amp Field Performance Field Development Planning Technical Risk amp Uncertainty Integrated Asset Multidisciplinary Evaluation Operational amp Well Engineering Exposure Commercial Business Planning Interface Third-Party Consultant Management Technical Reporting amp Communication
• Bachelor s Degree or equivalent in Petroleum Engineering, or closely related discipline , master s degreee is a plus Minimum 12 15 years of experience in Reservoir engineering amp Petroleum Engineering