Remote Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer: Lead & Optimize Oil Projects

Placements24

Benoni

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer for a fully remote role. The ideal candidate will build, calibrate, and run advanced reservoir simulations (black oil, compositional, and thermal) to guide field development and EOR strategies.

You will collaborate with geoscientists and production engineers across global projects, mentor junior staff, and stay at the forefront of simulation technology while communicating complex results remotely.

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related quantitative field.
10+ years of hands-on reservoir simulation experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
Expertise with major reservoir simulators (ECLIPSE, CMG, Petrel RE) and history matching.
Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluids, and numerical methods.
Excellent communication and ability to work remotely with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Develop, calibrate, and run 3D reservoir simulations for black oil, compositional, and thermal systems.
Perform history matching and uncertainty analysis.
Assess reservoir potential, optimize well placement, and design EOR projects.
Prepare technical reports and present recommendations.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
Stay updated with advances in reservoir modeling methodologies.