Reservoir Engineer (Surveillance)

Exxon Mobil; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Reservoir Surveillance Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to monitor and optimize reservoir performance. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 10 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, and proficiency with industry-standard tools like KAPPA and IPM. Responsibilities include analyzing production data, preparing performance reports, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance reservoir management strategies. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in reservoir engineering and production optimization.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard tools such as KAPPA, IPM, and OFM.
• Knowledge of well testing, nodal analysis, and production systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze reservoir and well performance using industry-standard tools.
• Conduct material balance, decline curve analysis, and production forecasting.
• Identify opportunities for production optimization and recommend interventions.
• Prepare and present reservoir performance reports and opportunity proposals.

Skills

Reservoir performance optimization

Production data analysis

Use of industry-standard surveillance tools

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline

Tools

KAPPA

IPM

OFM

Job description

We are recruiting Reservoir Surveillance Engineers with 3 to 10 years' experience to join our team in Kuala Lumpur.

What will you do

The Reservoir Surveillance Engineer is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing reservoir performance to realize maximum asset value. This role involves integrating production data, well performance, reservoir behavior, facilities and operational considerations to support operational and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze reservoir and well performance using industry-standard surveillance tools and techniques
• Conduct material balance, decline curve analysis, and production forecasting
• Design and implement data acquisition plans (for example: pressure surveys, PLTs, well tests)
• Identify opportunities for production optimization and recommend interventions
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure alignment on reservoir management strategies
• Prepare and present reservoir performance reports and opportunity proposals to stakeholders
• Support reserves estimation and annual business planning activities
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements

About you

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline
• 3–10 years of experience in reservoir engineering and production optimization
• Proficiency in using industry-standard reservoir surveillance tools such as KAPPA, IPM, and OFM
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Knowledge of well testing, nodal analysis, and production systems
• Preference will be given to those with the following additional skills / abilities:
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and business skills and expertise to solve complex problems
  • Meaningful mentoring experience

We are committed to providing benefits that are competitive and support the needs of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be duly considered for employment.