Reservoir Engineer - Unconventional Resources

Placements24

Kimberley

On-site

CAD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

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Health and retirement benefits

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Dynamic team in Kimberley

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Reservoir Engineer specialized in unconventional resources to join a team in Kimberley. You will evaluate and optimize shale gas and tight oil plays, performing detailed reservoir characterization, performance analysis, forecasting, and field development planning to maximize recovery from complex reservoirs.

Collaboration with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production teams is essential to drive value from unconventional assets.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in reservoir engineering with a focus on unconventional resources (shale oil/gas).
Experience with reservoir simulation software and forecasting methods.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed reservoir studies for unconventional plays, integrating geological, petrophysical, and engineering data.
Develop and calibrate reservoir simulation models for unconventional reservoirs (e.g., fractured systems).
Analyze production data, decline curves, and well performance to forecast future production.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for infill drilling, stimulation optimization, and enhanced recovery techniques.
Perform economic evaluations and uncertainty analysis for reserve bookings.
Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to develop and execute integrated development plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Reservoir simulation software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Reservoir Engineer specializing in unconventional resources to join their team in Kimberley . This role is focused on evaluating and optimizing the development of shale gas and tight oil plays. You will be responsible for detailed reservoir characterization, performance analysis, forecasting, and the development of field development plans to maximize recovery from these complex reservoirs. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production teams to drive value from unconventional assets. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within the South African energy landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct detailed reservoir studies for unconventional plays, integrating geological, petrophysical, and engineering data.
Develop and calibrate reservoir simulation models for unconventional reservoirs (e.g., fractured systems).
Analyze production data, decline curves, and well performance to forecast future production.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for infill drilling, stimulation optimization, and enhanced recovery techniques.
Perform economic evaluations and uncertainty analysis for reserve bookings.
Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to develop and execute integrated development plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in reservoir engineering, with a strong focus on unconventional resources (shale oil/gas).
Proficiency in reservoir simulation software applicable to complex reservoirs.
Strong understanding of reservoir characterization techniques for unconventional plays.
Experience with production data analysis and forecasting methods.
Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

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