Remote Senior Reservoir Engineer | Oil & Gas Leader
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking a Senior Petroleum Reservoir Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. The candidate will optimize hydrocarbon recovery, manage reservoir performance, and mentor a remote team across multidisciplinary projects.
Requires 8+ years in reservoir engineering, strong simulation skills (Eclipse/Tempest/CMG), and a track record in economic evaluation and development planning. Oil & Gas industry experience is essential.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of progressive experience in petroleum reservoir engineering.
- Experience with reservoir simulation software Eclipse, Tempest and CMG.
- Strong written and verbal communication, able to work remotely in a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Characterize reservoirs using geological and engineering data.
- Develop and calibrate advanced reservoir simulation models to optimize development.
- Perform material balance and decline curve analyses to assess potential.
- Identify and evaluate EOR opportunities and optimize production strategies.
- Conduct economic evaluations of development projects and reserves estimates.
- Mentor junior reservoir engineers and collaborate with geoscientists and drilling engineers.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
- Stay updated on industry technologies and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
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Job description
Placements24 is seeking a Senior Petroleum Reservoir Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. The candidate will optimize hydrocarbon recovery, manage reservoir performance, and mentor a remote team across multidisciplinary projects.
Requires 8+ years in reservoir engineering, strong simulation skills (Eclipse/Tempest/CMG), and a track record in economic evaluation and development planning. Oil & Gas industry experience is essential.
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