Remote Senior Reservoir Simulation Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend and technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer for a fully remote role supporting global projects, including Randburg. You will develop and calibrate 3D reservoir models, forecast production, and guide field development with interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Petroleum Engineering (or related) with 8+ years in reservoir simulation, using ECLIPSE, INTERSECT, and STARS, and excels in remote collaboration and analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years hands-on reservoir simulation experience in Oil & Gas.
• Expert proficiency with reservoir simulation software (ECLIPSE, INTERSECT, STARS).
• Strong understanding of reservoir engineering principles, fluid mechanics, and numerical methods.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills tailored for remote collaboration.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage multiple simulation projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and maintain complex 3D reservoir simulation models using industry-standard software.
• Run simulations to forecast production profiles, evaluate various recovery scenarios, and assess field performance.
• Analyze simulation results and provide clear, concise recommendations for production optimization and development strategies.
• Collaborate remotely with geologists, geophysicists, and production engineers to integrate data and assumptions into models.
• Perform sensitivity studies and uncertainty analyses to quantify risks and improve decision-making.
• Document simulation methodologies, assumptions, and results comprehensively.

Skills

Reservoir simulation

Autonomous work

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's/PhD in Petroleum Eng or related

Tools

ECLIPSE

INTERSECT

STARS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Reservoir Simulation Engineer for a fully remote role supporting global projects, including Randburg. You will develop and calibrate 3D reservoir models, forecast production, and guide field development with interdisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Petroleum Engineering (or related) with 8+ years in reservoir simulation, using ECLIPSE, INTERSECT, and STARS, and excels in remote collaboration and analysis.