Remote Reservoir Modeling Specialist

Placements24; Newlands; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Career development

Cutting-edge simulation tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Reservoir Simulation Analyst to develop, run, and analyze complex models for oil and gas exploration and production, working entirely from a remote location with global teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven modeling, Python/VBA scripting, and using ECLIPSE, INTERSECT, and CMG to predict reservoir performance and optimize recovery strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Computational Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in reservoir simulation.
• Proficiency with leading reservoir simulation software packages (e.g., ECLIPSE, INTERSECT, CMG).
• Strong understanding of reservoir engineering principles, fluid properties, and geology.
• Excellent data analysis, programming (e.g., Python, VBA), and visualization skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, calibrate, and execute dynamic reservoir simulation models using industry-standard software.
• Analyze simulation results to understand fluid flow, predict production performance, and evaluate development scenarios.
• Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data into simulation models to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Perform sensitivity analyses and uncertainty assessments to quantify risks and support decision‑making.
• Prepare detailed reports and visualizations of simulation results for technical and management audiences.
• Collaborate closely with reservoir engineers, geologists, and production engineers to define model objectives and interpret results.

Skills

Data analysis

Remote teamwork

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field

Tools

ECLIPSE

INTERSECT

CMG

Python

VBA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Reservoir Simulation Analyst to develop, run, and analyze complex models for oil and gas exploration and production, working entirely from a remote location with global teams.

The role emphasizes data-driven modeling, Python/VBA scripting, and using ECLIPSE, INTERSECT, and CMG to predict reservoir performance and optimize recovery strategies.