Remote Lead Reservoir Engineer: Development & Modeling
Placements24
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Job summary
Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Lead Reservoir Engineer to drive major reservoir studies and field development plans in a remote-first setup. You will lead a dispersed team of engineers, coordinating with geology, drilling and production to maximize recovery and profitability across international projects.
The role demands senior technical leadership, excellent communication, and a proven ability to guide complex projects in a global oil & gas environment.
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of reservoir engineering experience with leadership.
- Experience with Eclipse or Petrel RE and numerical modeling.
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical aspects of reservoir engineering for assigned projects from appraisal through abandonment.
- Develop and manage integrated reservoir simulation models to forecast production and optimize recovery strategies.
- Prepare detailed field development plans and reserves estimates aligned with corporate objectives.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to a remote team of reservoir engineers.
- Collaborate with geology, drilling, and production teams.
- Oversee economic evaluations and risk assessments for development opportunities.
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Job description
Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Lead Reservoir Engineer to drive major reservoir studies and field development plans in a remote-first setup. You will lead a dispersed team of engineers, coordinating with geology, drilling and production to maximize recovery and profitability across international projects.
The role demands senior technical leadership, excellent communication, and a proven ability to guide complex projects in a global oil & gas environment.
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