Senior Reservoir Simulation Specialist

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Simulation Specialist to join our UR Simulation & Tech Support Division in Unconventional Resources. The role focuses on expert guidance in reservoir simulation, including advanced techniques like fracture modeling and PVT analysis, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across disciplines.

The successful candidate will lead integrated studies, mentor engineers, and interact with consultants and vendors to advance field development and maximize hydrocarbon recovery in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from a recognized program.
• 15 years of experience in reservoir simulation for conventional and unconventional fields.
• Specialized courses/seminars in reservoir simulation.
• Publications and practical experience in the field.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and communicate with subspecialists.
• Experience with vendor apps for simulation data processing and history matching workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in integrated reservoir simulation studies, including data analysis and model construction.
• Act as technical adviser to management on best practices for reservoir simulation.
• Apply fracture, compositional, PVT modeling and complex well and smart completions.
• Study and propose field-development optimization to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
• Mentor and train engineers and deliver in-house technical courses.
• Represent Aramco in external technical contacts and professional societies.

Skills

Reservoir simulation

Data analysis

Mentoring/training

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in petroleum engineering

Tools

Vendor applications

Assisted History Matching

Pre/post-processing software

Job description

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Simulation Specialist to join our UR Simulation & Tech Support Division in Unconventional Resources. The role focuses on expert guidance in reservoir simulation, including advanced techniques like fracture modeling and PVT analysis, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across disciplines.

The successful candidate will lead integrated studies, mentor engineers, and interact with consultants and vendors to advance field development and maximize hydrocarbon recovery in