Senior Reservoir Engineer

Kintec Recruitment Ltd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas operator is looking for a Senior Reservoir Engineer to enhance asset value across a diverse portfolio of fields. Responsibilities include building reservoir simulation models, conducting technical analyses, and optimizing reservoir performance. The role demands a Bachelor's or Master's degree and typically 10-15 years of relevant industry experience. Strong skills in communication and leadership are essential, with a focus on collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Typically 10-15+ years of progressive reservoir engineering experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong proficiency in reservoir simulation and analytical tools.
• Exposure to EOR/IOR projects or offshore operations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dynamic reservoir simulation models.
• Conduct material balance and decline curve analysis.
• Prepare annual reserves estimates in line with corporate standards.

Skills

Reservoir simulation tools

Production optimisation

Field development planning

Strong communication skills

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Eclipse

CMG

tNavigator

Job description

A leading oil and gas operator is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to maximise asset value across a portfolio of onshore and offshore fields. The role involves leading reservoir evaluation, production forecasting, reserves management, and field development planning. The successful candidate will integrate geological, geophysical, drilling, production, and commercial data to optimise reservoir performance and support strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, update, and maintain dynamic reservoir simulation models for field development and production optimisation
• Conduct material balance analysis, decline curve analysis, and pressure-transient interpretation
• Integrate multidisciplinary data to refine reservoir understanding and quantify uncertainties

Field Development & Optimisation

• Develop and evaluate depletion plans, secondary/tertiary recovery strategies, and well placement recommendations
• Assess performance of existing wells and reservoirs, and propose production improvement initiatives (e.g., ESP optimisation, stimulation, workovers)
• Support appraisal drilling programs, well planning, and execution reviews to optimise reservoir outcomes

Reserves Management

• Prepare annual reserves estimates in line with corporate and SPE-PRMS standards
• Lead reserves audits and provide technical justification to internal and external stakeholders

Technical Studies & Economic Evaluation

• Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analyses to support investment decisions
• Collaborate with Petroleum Economics teams to evaluate development concepts and project economics
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior management

Operational Support & Integration

• Provide real-time reservoir engineering support to production operations
• Participate in integrated asset teams, contributing to short- and long-term planning
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability development within the subsurface group

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, or related discipline
• Typically 10-15+ years of progressive reservoir engineering experience in the oil and gas industry
• Strong proficiency in reservoir simulation tools (e.g., Eclipse, CMG, tNavigator), PTA software, and analytical tools
• Demonstrated experience in field development planning, reserves estimation, and production optimisation
• Exposure to EOR/IOR projects, offshore operations, or complex reservoirs (e.g., fractured carbonates, deepwater) is an advantage
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with experience in multidisciplinary teams