Lead Reservoir Engineer - Simulation & Modeling

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 101,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Reservoir Engineer for Kimberley, Northern Cape, to lead advanced reservoir characterization, simulation, and forecasting. This senior role drives technical innovation, guides development strategies, and mentors a team of engineers across cross-disciplinary collaboration.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, balancing on-site Kimberley collaboration with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive reservoir engineering experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Expertise in reservoir simulation software (ECLIPSE, INTERSECT, CMG) and history matching.
• Strong understanding of reservoir physics, fluid flow, and petrophysics.
• Proven experience in field development planning and production forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment in Kimberley balancing collaboration and independent work.
• Experience with data analytics and machine learning applications in reservoir engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and run complex reservoir simulation models using industry-standard software.
• Analyze production data, well tests, and geological information to update reservoir models.
• Forecast future production and evaluate development scenarios, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR) options.
• Lead the technical evaluation of exploration and development opportunities.
• Mentor and guide junior reservoir engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and production engineers to develop integrated field development plans.
• Prepare and present technical reports, recommendations, and project justifications to management.
• Ensure the application of best practices and new technologies in reservoir engineering for Kimberley operations.

Skills

Reservoir simulation

History matching

Leadership

Data analytics

Machine learning

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

ECLIPSE

INTERSECT

CMG

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant force in the Oil & Gas exploration and production landscape, is seeking a Lead Reservoir Engineer for their operations in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This senior role is responsible for advanced reservoir characterization, simulation, and forecasting to optimize hydrocarbon recovery from existing and new fields. You will lead a team of engineers, drive technical innovation, and provide expert guidance on development strategies and production enhancement techniques. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, balancing essential collaboration in Kimberley with remote flexibility. We are looking for an accomplished professional with a passion for pushing the boundaries of reservoir management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and run complex reservoir simulation models using industry-standard software.
• Analyze production data, well tests, and geological information to update reservoir models.
• Forecast future production and evaluate development scenarios, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR) options.
• Lead the technical evaluation of exploration and development opportunities.
• Mentor and guide junior reservoir engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and production engineers to develop integrated field development plans.
• Prepare and present technical reports, recommendations, and project justifications to management.
• Ensure the application of best practices and new technologies in reservoir engineering for **Kimberley** operations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, INTERSECT, CMG) and history matching.
• Strong understanding of reservoir physics, fluid flow, and petrophysics.
• Proven experience in field development planning and production forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment in Kimberley, Northern Cape, balancing collaboration and independent work.
• Experience with data analytics and machine learning applications in reservoir engineering is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, attractive performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and a robust retirement plan.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement are provided.
• The hybrid work model promotes work-life balance.
• Join a leading Oil & Gas company and play a key role in shaping its future development strategies in Kimberley.