PMC Specialist Reservoir Engineer

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking an experienced PMC Specialist Reservoir Engineer for its Abu Dhabi office. The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing field development plans and ensuring technical integrity through advanced reservoir simulation expertise. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Reservoir Engineering, along with significant experience in complex carbonate reservoirs and offshore projects. Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development commitment

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Qualifications

• More than 6 years of experience in field development plan of complex carbonate reservoirs.
• Proven expertise in reservoir simulation and field development projects.
• Familiarity with offshore field development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the subsurface evaluation and Field development plan optimization.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations summarizing simulation findings.
• Validate and QC simulation results to maintain technical integrity.

Skills

Reservoir simulation expertise

Field development planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering or Reservoir Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

PETREL/Intersect

tNavigator

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Specialist Reservoir Engineer for our client ADNOC Offshore in Abu Dhabi as part of our Construction Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

Objective

• The activities in carbonate reservoir aim to boost the field production capacity, sustain the plateau and managing the subsequent production decline to assure economical production for as long as possible. Despite the potential for increased production, there is significant subsurface uncertainty, especially in extended areas due to complex reservoir characteristics and distributions.
• The Specialist Reservoir Simulation Engineer (Field Development) will provide expert technical support to the team, ensuring project milestones are met on schedule to high standards (including best industry practices for field development, including high confidence of implementation of the recommended plan), while maintaining accuracy and efficiency and excellent record keeping.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Integration and Quality Assurance

• Lead the subsurface evaluation and Field development plan optimization for SELECT stage.
• Ensure consistent and coherent integration of all available data including (but not limited to) geological, geophysical, logs, RCAL and SCAL, production/injection data, pressure data, etc. during the field development plan evaluation.
• Ensure the set of recommended field development plan alternatives will lead to high recovery factors (consistent with ADNOC aspirational targets), preserve reservoir health (consistent with ADNOC policy) and economically attractive.
• Validate and QC simulation results to maintain technical integrity and company standards.

Field development Plan

• Run uncertainty evaluation covering all the major geological and dynamic uncertainties and rank their importance on production and recovery targets.
• Evaluate the base case development plan as required and come up with alternative options of improved scenarios with different plateau rates; include in the analysis key metrics for economics and recovery
• Assessing different development options, not limited to Pattern schemes (not limited to line drive, shorter spacing, vertical well placement, lateral length including MRC technology, smart completion), artificial lift strategy and injection strategy aiming to optimize well count and maximizing the oil recovery and economic performance.
• Further optimize development plan based on the key uncertainties identified in this evaluation
• Optimize CAPEX & OPEX including drilling and wellhead slot reuse, aiming to reduce UTC of development options.
• Support the drilling team in conduct Drillability study along with integrated anti-collision study and Drilling Design Basis.

Reporting and Presentation

• Prepare detailed technical reports and presentations summarizing simulation findings and field development plan scenarios and their corresponding economics.
• Addressing technical challenges and providing actionable solutions.

Software and Tools

• Utilize industry-standard reservoir simulation software such as PETREL/Intersect and tNavigator .
• Apply advanced analytical tools for scenario evaluation and optimization.
• Awareness and familiarity with AI methods and other digital technologies

Duration

The work will require continuous engagement within the defined timeline, with short weekly progress updates and fit‑for‑purpose monthly reports (5‑6 pages maximum) and updates to other ADNOC parties (Upstream, TEC, etc).

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor degree in Petroleum Engineering or Reservoir Engineering (Master's degree highly desirable) from a recognized, top tier university.
• Proven expertise in reservoir simulation and field development projects.
• Familiarity with offshore field development.
• More than 6 years of experience in field development plan of complex carbonate reservoirs
• More than 10 years of experience with reservoir simulation software and data integration tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.