Remote Reservoir Engineer: Forecasting & EOR Impact

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 2,122,000 - 3,102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office allowance

Health benefits

International project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Reservoir Engineer to join a globally distributed team. You will analyze reservoir data, develop production forecasts, and evaluate development strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery in a fully remote role.

The ideal candidate has a 7+ year track record in reservoir engineering, strong knowledge of CMG/ECLIPSE, and the ability to collaborate across time zones. Excellent communication skills are essential for remote success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of reservoir engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CMG, ECLIPSE and analytical tools.
• Strong understanding of reservoir physics and fluid flow.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, distributed team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Characterize reservoirs using geological and engineering data.
• Build and validate reservoir simulation models for development scenarios.
• Generate production forecasts and economic evaluations.
• Recommend enhanced oil recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and engineers across time zones.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings.

Skills

Reservoir simulation

Reservoir physics

Well test analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

CMG

ECLIPSE

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Reservoir Engineer to join a globally distributed team. You will analyze reservoir data, develop production forecasts, and evaluate development strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery in a fully remote role.

The ideal candidate has a 7+ year track record in reservoir engineering, strong knowledge of CMG/ECLIPSE, and the ability to collaborate across time zones. Excellent communication skills are essential for remote success.