Remote Senior Reservoir Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 2,449,000 - 3,754,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Global health insurance

Home office budget

Flexible schedule

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Senior Reservoir Engineer to join a globally distributed team working entirely remotely. The role focuses on maximizing hydrocarbon recovery through advanced reservoir characterization, simulation, and development planning.

You will analyze production data, identify EOR opportunities, and optimize field performance from a virtual environment, collaborating with geoscientists, drilling, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering with emphasis on simulation and development planning.
• Expertise in reservoir simulation software (e.g., CMG Suite, Eclipse) and data analysis tools.
• In-depth understanding of rock and fluid properties, reservoir characterization techniques, and well test analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; proven ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sophisticated reservoir simulation models to forecast production and evaluate development scenarios.
• Conduct performance analysis of existing fields and identify opportunities for optimization and EOR implementation.
• Perform economic evaluations of reservoir development projects, including reserve estimations and uncertainty analysis.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production teams virtually to achieve integrated asset management.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and partners.

Skills

Reservoir simulation

Data analysis

Remote work

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

CMG Suite

Eclipse

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Reservoir Engineer to join their globally distributed team, working entirely remotely. This key role focuses on maximizing hydrocarbon recovery through advanced reservoir characterization, simulation, and development planning. You will analyze production data, identify opportunities for enhanced oil recovery (EOR), and optimize field performance from a virtual environment. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in reservoir engineering, a proven ability to work independently and collaboratively online, and a passion for driving efficient resource management in the oil and gas sector . This position offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the challenge of contributing to significant projects, supported by a forward-thinking company culture that embraces digital collaboration and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sophisticated reservoir simulation models to forecast production and evaluate development scenarios.
• Conduct performance analysis of existing fields and identify opportunities for optimization and EOR implementation.
• Perform economic evaluations of reservoir development projects, including reserve estimations and uncertainty analysis.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production teams virtually to achieve integrated asset management.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and partners.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related quantitative discipline.
• A minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering , with a strong emphasis on simulation and development planning.
• Expertise in reservoir simulation software (e.g., CMG Suite, Eclipse) and data analysis tools.
• In-depth understanding of rock and fluid properties , reservoir characterization techniques, and well test analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proven ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and attractive performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant budget for home office setup and technology.
• Flexible working hours and a truly remote work environment.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in reservoir management .