Senior Reservoir Engineer – Tight Gas SME & Technical Lead

Oman Shell; Maskat; On-site; OMR 30,760 - 46,140; Full time

Job summary

Oman Shell is seeking a seasoned petroleum engineer with over 20 years of experience in reservoir engineering, especially in tight gas reservoirs. The role involves providing expert knowledge on reservoir characterization, defining technical workflows, and assuring compliance with safety standards.

Your contributions will directly influence asset development strategies and portfolio management while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Petroleum Engineering with certified expertise in reservoir engineering.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in reservoir engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in tight gas / unconventional reservoirs.
• Certified Reservoir Engineering TA2 (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on reservoir characterization, stimulation, and production forecasting.
• Lead integration across subsurface, wells, facilities, and operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and Life-Saving Rules.

Skills

Reservoir performance evaluation and forecasting

Resource estimation and reserves reporting

Reservoir simulation modelling

Production forecasting

Education

Degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline (Master’s preferred)

Job description

Oman Shell is seeking a seasoned petroleum engineer with over 20 years of experience in reservoir engineering, especially in tight gas reservoirs. The role involves providing expert knowledge on reservoir characterization, defining technical workflows, and assuring compliance with safety standards.

Your contributions will directly influence asset development strategies and portfolio management while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Petroleum Engineering with certified expertise in reservoir engineering.