Senior Reservoir Engineer

Kin-Tec Global Recruitment; Qatar; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas operator in Qatar is looking for a Senior Reservoir Engineer to optimise reservoir performance and support mature fields. This role encompasses hands-on involvement in infill drilling, EOR strategies, and technical reporting. Candidates must have at least a BSc in Engineering and 10 years of relevant experience, with expertise in numerical reservoir simulation. This is a residential position with a 1-year contract and potential extension, offering a structured work schedule of 5 days on and 2 days off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Reservoir Engineer in the oil and gas industry.
• Significant experience with numerical reservoir simulation.
• Proven expertise in history matching and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reservoir studies and performance optimisation.
• Develop and execute field development plans.
• Conduct decline analysis and resource evaluation.

Skills

Numerical reservoir simulation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or Applied Sciences

Tools

Eclipse or equivalent software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Reservoir Engineer

Contract: 1-year secondment (with potential extension)
Location: Qatar
Work Schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day

Overview

A leading oil and gas operator is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to support mature oil and gas fields. The role focuses on reservoir performance optimisation, field redevelopment, and numerical reservoir simulation to maximise production and value. This is a residential role with hands‑on involvement in field studies, infill drilling planning, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct reservoir studies and performance optimisation for mature large oil and gas fields
• Develop and execute field development plans using numerical reservoir simulation (black oil and compositional models)
• Perform history matching, forecasting, and reservoir performance monitoring
• Support monitoring and management of mature oil fields under waterflood
• Plan infill drilling and workover operations with detailed surveillance and optimisation strategies
• Conduct decline analysis, resource evaluation, classification, and booking according to PRMS
• Redevelop mature fields using EOR techniques
• Perform uncertainty analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies
• Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and presentations for internal stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum BSc in Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Applied Sciences, or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Reservoir Engineer in the oil and gas industry; 15+ years preferred
• Significant experience with numerical reservoir simulation, including Eclipse or equivalent software
• Proven expertise in history matching, forecasting, field development planning, and reservoir monitoring
• Strong knowledge of mature field redevelopment, waterflood operations, and EOR methods
• Expertise in decline analysis, resource evaluation, PRMS classification, and booking
• Experience in uncertainty analysis and risk assessment
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills