Remote Lead Reservoir Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work across South Africa

Performance bonuses

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Industry conferences

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Reservoir Engineer for a globally recognized Oil & Gas client. The role is fully remote across South Africa, supporting projects with potential near Sandton, Gauteng, ZA, while enabling remote work flexibility nationwide.

You will lead reservoir strategies, run simulations, and mentor a remote team to maximize asset value. You will model performance, perform economic evaluations, and collaborate with geoscientists and drilling engineers to optimize field development.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of progressive reservoir engineering experience, especially in exploration and development within Oil & Gas.
• Extensive experience with Eclipse, CMG Suite and Tempest for reservoir simulation.
• Proven expertise in reservoir modeling, decline curve analysis, material balance and uncertainty quantification.
• Strong understanding of fluid properties, phase behavior and EOR techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills for leading remote teams.
• Ability to manage complex projects and deliver high-quality results.
• Experience in managing technical teams and projects.
• Familiarity with economic evaluation techniques for oil and gas assets.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings or site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of reservoir management plans to maximize economic recovery.
• Conduct advanced reservoir simulations to model fluid flow, predict performance, and evaluate development scenarios.
• Perform detailed reservoir characterization using geological, petrophysical, and production data.
• Mentor and guide a team of reservoir engineers, providing technical oversight.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, production, and drilling engineers to optimize field development and well performance.
• Evaluate new exploration and development opportunities with robust technical input.
• Prepare and present technical reports and economic evaluations to senior management and partners.
• Apply best practices in reservoir engineering, uncertainty analysis and economic assessment.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies in reservoir engineering.
• Contribute to the company's technical standards and knowledge base.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Independent working

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

PhD in a related field

Tools

Eclipse

CMG Suite

Tempest

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking an exceptional Lead Reservoir Engineer to join their fully remote global team. This position, while supporting projects and operations that may include those near Sandton, Gauteng, ZA , offers the significant advantage of remote work flexibility anywhere in South Africa. You will be instrumental in developing and executing reservoir management strategies, optimizing hydrocarbon recovery, and maximizing asset value through advanced analysis and simulation techniques. The role requires a visionary leader with deep technical expertise, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to mentor and guide a team of reservoir engineers. We are committed to employing state-of-the-art technology and fostering a collaborative, innovative culture to drive success in exploration and production. This is a premier opportunity to lead impactful reservoir studies from a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of reservoir management plans, focusing on maximizing economic recovery.
• Conduct advanced reservoir simulation studies to model fluid flow, predict reservoir performance, and evaluate development scenarios.
• Perform detailed reservoir characterization using geological, petrophysical, and production data.
• Mentor and guide a team of reservoir engineers, providing technical oversight and fostering skill development.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, production engineers, and drilling engineers to optimize field development and well performance.
• Evaluate new exploration and development opportunities, providing robust technical input and recommendations.
• Prepare and present comprehensive technical reports and economic evaluations to senior management and partners.
• Ensure the application of best practices in reservoir engineering, uncertainty analysis, and economic assessment.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and methodologies in reservoir engineering and management.
• Contribute to the company's technical standards and knowledge base.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering, with a strong focus on exploration and development within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Extensive experience with leading reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, CMG Suite, Tempest) and reservoir characterization tools.
• Proven expertise in reservoir modeling, decline curve analysis, material balance, and uncertainty quantification.
• Strong understanding of fluid properties, phase behavior, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, crucial for leading remote teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and deliver high-quality results.
• Experience in managing technical teams and projects.
• Familiarity with economic evaluation techniques for oil and gas assets.
• Ability to travel occasionally for critical meetings or site visits if required.

Benefits

• Our client offers an outstanding remote compensation package, including a highly competitive salary, significant performance bonuses, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• We are dedicated to the continuous professional development of our remote employees, offering access to advanced online training, industry conferences, and opportunities for career advancement.
• This role provides the unique benefit of contributing to high-impact reservoir engineering projects while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work arrangement from anywhere in South Africa .
• Join a world-class organization that champions innovation and embraces a flexible, results-oriented work culture.