Principal Subsurface Engineer - Remote

Placements24; Randburg; Ibrido; ZAR 3.000.000 - 4.500.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Global health insurance

Home office setup budget and tech stip

Flexible working hours and autonomous,

Professional development budget

Remote global project exposure

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Subsurface Engineer for a fully remote, globally distributed team. You will lead and execute complex subsurface evaluations, guiding exploration and development decisions through advanced reservoir engineering, geology, and geophysics.

This senior role offers remote-first flexibility, mentoring junior staff, presenting to senior management, and shaping technical standards while staying at the forefront of CCS and unconventional resources across time zones.

Competenze

• Master's degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, or related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in subsurface evaluation and development in oil & gas.
• Expert in reservoir simulation software (ECLIPSE, Petrel RE, CMG).
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary subsurface teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, petrophysics, and reservoir engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote collaboration.

Mansioni

• Lead integrated subsurface studies including reservoir characterization and modeling.
• Evaluate exploration prospects and development opportunities with risk analysis.
• Develop reservoir management strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and value.
• Apply analytical techniques and simulations to understand complex subsurface systems.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling and production engineers in a remote team.
• Mentor junior subsurface professionals.
• Prepare technical reports, economic evaluations, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in subsurface evaluation and data analytics.
• Contribute to standards and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Conoscenze

Reservoir engineering expertise

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Remote collaboration

Formazione

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

PhD in Geology/Geophysics

Strumenti

ECLIPSE

Petrel RE

CMG

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking independent exploration and production company, is seeking an exceptional Principal Subsurface Engineer to join their globally distributed, fully remote team. This senior technical role is crucial for leading and executing complex subsurface evaluations, contributing to strategic decision-making regarding exploration and development opportunities. You will leverage advanced geological and engineering principles, cutting-edge software, and data analytics to assess resource potential, optimize production, and mitigate risks. As a remote-first company, we offer unparalleled flexibility, a culture of trust and autonomy, and the tools necessary for effective collaboration across time zones. This is an outstanding opportunity to apply your deep expertise in reservoir engineering, geology, and geophysics to high-impact projects without geographical constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead integrated subsurface studies, encompassing reservoir characterization, static and dynamic modeling, and performance forecasting.
• Evaluate exploration prospects and development opportunities, providing robust technical assessments and risk analysis.
• Develop and refine reservoir management strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and economic value.
• Apply advanced analytical techniques and simulation tools to understand complex subsurface systems.
• Collaborate effectively with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production engineers in a remote team environment.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior subsurface professionals.
• Prepare and present comprehensive technical reports, economic evaluations, and strategic recommendations to senior management.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in subsurface evaluation and data analytics.
• Contribute to the company's technical standards, best practices, and knowledge sharing initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in subsurface evaluation and development within the oil and gas industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, Petrel RE, CMG) and geological modeling tools.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary subsurface teams and projects.
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, petrophysics, and reservoir engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote collaboration.
• Experience with unconventional resources and/or carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Global health insurance and comprehensive wellness programs.
• Significant home office setup budget and ongoing technology stipends.
• Flexible working hours and a results-driven, autonomous work environment.
• Substantial budget for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging subsurface projects globally from a remote location.