Lead Reservoir Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance

Life & disability cover

Pension plan

Training & development

Challenging projects in Klerksdorp

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Reservoir Engineer in the Klerksdorp area to drive strategic decisions for the asset portfolio. This senior role requires expertise in reservoir characterization, performance analysis, and field development planning.

You will lead a team of reservoir engineers, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with subsurface and operations teams to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and value for the North West province.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent; Master's degree desirable.
• 8+ years of progressive reservoir engineering experience in oil and gas.
• Proficient with reservoir simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluation of reservoir potential and economic viability.
• Develop and manage integrated reservoir models to forecast performance.
• Oversee reserve and resource reporting to standards.
• Provide guidance on well performance, artificial lift, and EOR.
• Mentor reservoir engineers and collaborate with subsurface and operations teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Reservoir simulation software

Data analysis tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively recruiting a Lead Reservoir Engineer to drive strategic decision-making for their asset portfolio in Klerksdorp . This senior role demands expertise in reservoir characterization, performance analysis, and field development planning to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and economic value. You will lead a team of reservoir engineers, mentor junior staff, and collaborate closely with other disciplines to ensure optimal reservoir management. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to shape the future of our client's operations in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical evaluation of reservoir potential and economic viability for new and existing fields.
• Develop and manage integrated reservoir simulation models to forecast performance and optimize recovery strategies.
• Oversee reserve and resource reporting in accordance with industry standards.
• Provide expert guidance on well performance, artificial lift, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques.
• Mentor and guide a team of reservoir engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional development.
• Collaborate with subsurface and operations teams to align reservoir management with overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent; Master's degree highly desirable.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering within the oil and gas sector.
• Demonstrated proficiency with reservoir simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, capable of influencing key stakeholders.

Benefits

• High-level compensation package including base salary and significant bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous pension fund contributions.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects in the Klerksdorp area.