Junior Petroleum Engineer

Perenco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Perenco, a London-based independent hydrocarbon producer, invites graduates in Petroleum Engineering to join a 6-month office-based period reporting to the Chief Petroleum Engineer. The role offers exposure to industry software and engineering studies, with a transition to a five-week on-site Africa rotation and five weeks off.

The successful candidate will develop skills in Prosper, MBal, Sahara, data management, and reservoir analysis, while contributing to cross-disciplinary projects and

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Petroleum Engineering or closely related engineering discipline is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data handling is essential.
• French and English business communication level will be assessed.

Responsibilities

• Develop petroleum engineering skills through internal technical projects.
• Learn and apply industry software such as Prosper, MBal and Sahara.
• Contribute to optimisation models and reservoir analyses.
• Develop expertise in in-house data management software.
• Perform well and field reviews and understand reservoir dynamics.
• Support overseas projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Mobility / Travel flexibility

French language

Education

BSc/MSc in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Prosper

MBal

Sahara

Job description

Founded over thirty years ago, Perenco is an independent hydrocarbon producer involved in the entire lifecycle of projects, from exploration to decommissioning. Gross production is approximately 500,000 BOEPD. The group’s strength lies in the technical ingenuity and versatility of its more than 8,500 strong team, who deliver safe and environmentally aware solutions to oil and gas fields around the world. By enhancing and developing local resources, Perenco is proud to support economic growth and social development wherever it works. Perenco operates in 12 partner countries and is based in the United Kingdom.

The Role

The successful candidate will initially be based in our London office for a minimum period of 6 months, during which time they will report to the Chief Petroleum Engineer and work closely with the engineering team. This initial phase will provide an opportunity to develop valuable office-based experience, including gaining proficiency in industry software, supporting field reviews, and contributing to a range of engineering studies and projects. Following this initial office-based period, the role will transition to a rotational schedule, comprising five weeks on-site at a subsidiary operation in West Africa, followed by five weeks off. This role requires flexibility and mobility to address various needs within the Perenco Group.

Tasks and Responsibilities

London Office

• Develop Petroleum engineering skills by applying and understanding the fundamental principles through the execution of various internal technical projects.
• Proactively learn and adapt to new industry softwares such as Prosper, MBal, and Sahara, to enhance technical capabilities.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of appropriate optimisation models, incorporating well and surface network analysis using for example Prosper, MBal, and Gap.
• Develop expertise in utilising our in-house data management software ensuring seamless data handling and analysis.
• By the end of the onboarding in the London office, it is expected to be able to perform comprehensive well and field reviews to understand the dynamic behaviours of reservoirs.

Once all the above tasks are fully completed and mastered, there will be an opportunity to start working on operations overseas in one of our subsidiaries in Africa on the following projects:

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of reservoir and well losses across multiple fields, identifying strategies to minimise future losses.
• Optimise the water injection system and work closely with subsidiary engineers to identify opportunities to improve water flood sweep efficiency.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure optimal performance of beam pumps, ESPs, surface pipeline network and associated facilities.
• Provide support for production allocation and forecasting processes when required.
• Identify and develop well work opportunities, including cost analysis, engineering design and assistance with implementation.
• BSc/MSc in Petroleum Engineering or closely related engineering discipline
• Basic knowledge and understanding of engineering principles
• Proficient in MS Office, including data base connectivity and management
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of technical specialists.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multicultural team and present results to management clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive mindset, with a strong desire to learn and think creatively.
• Awareness of best practices to ensure safe operations that protect the environment.
• Must be flexible and mobile, willing to travel and explore opportunities across Africa.
• French and English: business communication level (to be assessed initially over the phone before scheduling an interview)
• Previous experience or internship with an operator/service company is desirable but not essential