Remote Reservoir Engineer - Data-Driven Asset Optimization

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with employer

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Reservoir Engineer to join our team remotely from Stellenbosch. You will analyze reservoir performance, build and update models, and shape production strategies to maximize asset value across multiple assets.

The role requires strong simulation, data analytics, and economic evaluation skills, with excellent communication to present findings to management and partners. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work from South Africa.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in reservoir engineering with strong data analysis
• Proven ability to perform complex reservoir studies and economic analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication to present technical information

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed reservoir characterization and performance analysis using simulation software
• Develop and update dynamic reservoir models to forecast production and evaluate development scenarios
• Recommend and implement enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques to maximize resource extraction
• Conduct economic evaluations of reservoir development plans and potential projects
• Collaborate with geoscientists and production engineers to optimize field operations
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and partners

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Reservoir Engineer to join our team remotely from Stellenbosch. You will analyze reservoir performance, build and update models, and shape production strategies to maximize asset value across multiple assets.

The role requires strong simulation, data analytics, and economic evaluation skills, with excellent communication to present findings to management and partners. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work from South Africa.