Reservoir Engineer (Surveillance)

Alocentral; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Malaysia seeks a Reservoir Surveillance Engineer in Kuala Lumpur with 3–10 years of reservoir engineering and production optimization experience. You will work with global teams to monitor and optimize reservoir performance and support production forecasting and planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline, proficiency with KAPPA, IPM and OFM, and strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–10 years of reservoir engineering and production optimization experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor reservoir and well performance to optimize asset value.
• Conduct material balance, decline curve analysis, and production forecasting.
• Design data acquisition plans (pressure surveys, PLTs, well tests).
• Identify production optimization opportunities and recommend interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on reservoir management strategies.
• Prepare reservoir performance reports and proposals for stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

KAPPA

IPM

OFM

Job description

Malaysia| ExxonMobil

Company:ExxonMobil

Location:Malaysia

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

ExxonMobil in Malaysia

In Malaysia, we host a global business and technology center in Kuala Lumpur that provides high-level information technology and engineering expertise to ExxonMobil’s Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses worldwide. In the upstream, we have interests in two Production Sharing Contracts with PETRONAS, while in the Product Solutions business, we supply a portfolio of specialty chemical products to the marketplace.

What Role You Will Play In Our Team

We are seeking passionate individuals with demonstrated technical leadership and business acumen who can effectively work and collaborate within diverse global teams to drive operational excellence across our business.

We are recruiting Reservoir Surveillance Engineers with 3 to 10 years' experience to join our team in Kuala Lumpur. In this role, you will work closely with our global Technical and Operations teams to support ExxonMobil’s global portfolio. The position may also require flexibility to work outside standard office hours when business needs arise, especially when coordinating with global stakeholders across multiple time zones.

Responsibilities

• 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 (include but are not limited to):
• 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
• 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 and 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