Reservoir Engineer (UAEN)

Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC); Sharjah; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah National Oil Corporation (SNOC) invites applications for a Reservoir Engineer who supports reservoir management and field development through integrated subsurface analysis. You will evaluate reservoir behaviour, production and well performance, and develop models to maximise recovery and optimise field performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Reservoir Engineering or related field, 3–5 years of relevant upstream experience; a Master's degree is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Geoscience, or a related engineering discipline.
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in reservoir engineering, field development, reservoir management, or production optimization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reservoir surveillance and performance monitoring using production, pressure, and fluid data.
• Build and maintain reservoir engineering models by integrating geological models with production datasets.
• Perform production forecasting, reserves estimation, material balance, DCA, and PTA.
• Provide reservoir engineering input to field development concepts, depletion strategies, and drilling/infill opportunities.
• Recommend production enhancement initiatives to maximise recovery and extend asset life.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Field development

Production optimization

Integrated subsurface analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum/Reservoir engineering or related field

Tools

Petrel

Eclipse

OFM

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Reservoir Engineer supports reservoir management and field development through reservoir engineering principles and integrated subsurface analysis. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role evaluates reservoir behaviour, analyses production and well performance, and develops fit-for-purpose reservoir engineering and simulation models to maximise hydrocarbon recovery and optimise field performance. The role integrates geological, geophysical, petrophysical, fluid, pressure, and production data to support reservoir surveillance, production forecasting, reserves assessment, depletion planning, and the identification of production enhancement opportunities.

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct reservoir surveillance and performance monitoring using production, pressure, and fluid breakthrough data.
• Build and maintain reservoir engineering models by integrating geological models with production datasets.
• Perform engineering studies, including production forecasting, reserves estimation, material balance, Decline Curve Analysis (DCA), and Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA).
• Provide reservoir engineering input to field development concepts, depletion strategies, and drilling/infill opportunities.
• Recommend production enhancement initiatives to maximise recovery efficiency and extend asset field life.
• Plan and support well testing and reservoir data-acquisition programmes, including defining reservoir data requirements, reviewing test objectives, and interpreting results to reduce subsurface uncertainty.
• Prepare technical reports and reserves assessments to communicate asset outcomes to management and partners.
• Collaborate with geology, geophysics, drilling, production, facilities, and operations teams to deliver integrated subsurface workflows and support safe, efficient field development.
• Maintain reservoir engineering datasets, technical documentation, assumptions, and work processes in accordance with company standards, technical guidelines, and industry best practice.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Geoscience, or a related engineering discipline from a recognised university.
• A master’s degree in a relevant discipline is an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in reservoir engineering, field development, reservoir management, or production optimization within the upstream oil and gas industry.