Petroleum Engineer - Reservoir Management

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diverse reservoir challenges

Stable, supportive environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Petroleum Engineer for its reservoir management team in Queenstown. You will analyze reservoir performance, develop enhanced oil recovery strategies, and contribute to long-term field development planning within the oil and gas sector.

Collaboration with geoscience and production teams will be essential. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Petroleum Engineering with 6+ years of reservoir engineering experience, proficiency in Eclipse/CMG, and strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in reservoir engineering within the oil and gas sector.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (ECLIPSE, CMG) and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid flow, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with EOR techniques and production optimization strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir studies, including performance analysis, material balance calculations, and decline curve analysis.
• Develop and implement optimized production and injection strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
• Evaluate and recommend enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods suitable for specific reservoirs.
• Perform economic evaluations and risk assessments for development projects and field optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with geologists and drilling engineers to ensure integrated field development planning.
• Prepare technical reports, forecasts, and presentations for management and stakeholders.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Data analysis

Thermodynamics

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Petroleum Engineering

Minimum 6 years experience in reservoir engineering

Tools

ECLIPSE

CMG

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Petroleum Engineer to join their reservoir management team in Queenstown. This role is critical for maximizing the economic value of hydrocarbon assets through effective reservoir analysis and production optimization. You will analyze reservoir performance, develop strategies for enhanced oil recovery, and contribute to long-term field development planning within the oil and gas industry. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of reservoir engineering principles, working collaboratively with geoscience and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir studies, including performance analysis, material balance calculations, and decline curve analysis.
• Develop and implement optimized production and injection strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
• Evaluate and recommend enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods suitable for specific reservoirs.
• Perform economic evaluations and risk assessments for development projects and field optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with geologists and drilling engineers to ensure integrated field development planning.
• Prepare technical reports, forecasts, and presentations for management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in reservoir engineering within the oil and gas sector.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, CMG) and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid flow, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with EOR techniques and production optimization strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Engaging work on diverse reservoir challenges.
• A stable and supportive work environment.