Senior Reservoir Engineer

Total; Pahang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is looking for a skilled Senior Reservoir Engineer in Malaysia to optimize field performance. This critical role requires over 15 years of experience in reservoir engineering and involves responsibilities such as developing well models, contributing to management plans, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and proficiency in industry-standard software. The company values diversity and offers equal opportunity careers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in reservoir engineering, field management, and development activities.
• Exposure to exploration, appraisal, and JV management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Prosper well models for production forecasting.
• Contribute to Reservoir Management Plans and surveillance strategies.
• Build and maintain Sarawak Integrated Network model.
• Perform long-term forecasting using DCA, blending, and FRF.
• Develop dynamic simulation models to support project sanctioning.
• Provide technical support to RDG and RMO teams.
• Coordinate competency development and training for G&R staff.

Skills

Reservoir engineering software proficiency

Strong analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Coaching junior engineers

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geosciences or Reservoir/Petroleum Engineering

Tools

MBAL

GAP

PETREL

PROSPER

Job description

Are you a highly skilled reservoir professional with a passion for optimizing field performance and driving strategic development?

We are seeking an experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our Subsurface team at TotalEnergies EP Malaysia. This critical role will lead reservoir engineering activities across multiple operated and non‑operated fields, ensuring robust production forecasts, reserves booking, and technical support for development projects.

Activities

Your Impact

• Develop and maintain Prosper well models for production forecasting across operated fields (GoLaBa, B15, Jerun, Marjoram).
• Contribute to Reservoir Management Plans and surveillance strategies for all fields.
• Build and maintain the Sarawak Integrated Network model, including MBAL tank models and history matching for production and pressure data.
• Perform long‑term forecasting using DCA, blending, FRF, and PHASER in collaboration with HQ teams.
• Develop dynamic simulation models to support project sanctioning, budgeting, and long‑term planning.
• Provide technical support to RDG and RMO teams on well and reservoir modeling.
• Coordinate competency development for G&R staff, organize training sessions, and ensure compliance with PETRONAS training commitments.

Candidate Profile

• Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geosciences or Reservoir/Petroleum Engineering.
• Experience : Minimum 15 years in reservoir engineering, field management, and development activities. Exposure to exploration, appraisal, and JV management preferred.
• Technical Skills : Proficiency in reservoir engineering software (MBAL, GAP, PETREL, PROSPER), strong analytical skills, and broad knowledge of geophysics, geology, and production technology.
• Soft Skills : Ability to work in cross‑functional teams and coach junior engineers.

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

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