Remote Reservoir Engineer — Production Optimization & EOR

Placements24

Richards Bay

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly

Flexible hours

Health benefits

Home office setup

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a dedicated Remote Reservoir Engineer to optimize production in assets near Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will analyze data, assess reservoirs, and propose EOR strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery while working remotely with cross-functional teams.

The role requires substantial expertise in reservoir simulation, data analysis, and strong communication to coordinate with engineers and geoscientists. Flexible hours and home-office setup are provided.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related quantitative field.
7+ years of reservoir engineering experience with emphasis on production optimization.
Proven experience with reservoir simulation software and production data analysis.
Deep understanding of EOR methods and reservoir characterization.
Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

Analyze production data and reservoir performance to identify optimization opportunities.
Develop strategies to enhance oil and gas recovery (EOR).
Use reservoir simulation tools to test and validate concepts.
Prepare detailed reports and technical recommendations for production teams.
Collaborate virtually with field engineers and geoscientists to implement strategies.
Monitor effectiveness of implemented production enhancement techniques.