Remote Senior Subsurface Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Home office stipend

Medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 invites you to join a global Oil & Gas team as a Remote Senior Subsurface Engineer, supporting East London and beyond with integrated geological, reservoir and production data.

You will drive advanced modeling, optimize recovery, and collaborate across time zones with geoscientists and engineers to unlock asset value from anywhere.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or a related geoscience discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in subsurface engineering or integrated reservoir management, preferably in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in subsurface modeling software (Petrel, Eclipse, JewelSuite).
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid flow, and production engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to develop subsurface models.
• Optimize production strategies and identify opportunities for enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
• Analyze well performance and troubleshoot operational challenges in a remote setting.
• Conduct economic evaluations and risk assessments for subsurface development projects.
• Collaborate effectively with geoscientists, production engineers, and management remotely.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or related geoscience

Tools

Petrel

Eclipse

JewelSuite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Subsurface Engineer to join their globally distributed team, supporting operations relevant to the East London region and beyond. This position is fully remote and focuses on the integrated analysis of geological, reservoir, and production data to optimize hydrocarbon recovery and drive exploration success. You will provide critical technical insights and collaborate with diverse teams across different time zones, leveraging advanced modeling and analytical techniques to unlock the full potential of our client's assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to develop comprehensive subsurface models.
• Optimize production strategies and identify opportunities for enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
• Analyze well performance and troubleshoot operational challenges in a remote setting.
• Conduct economic evaluations and risk assessments for subsurface development projects.
• Collaborate effectively with geoscientists, production engineers, and management remotely.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or a related geoscience discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in subsurface engineering or integrated reservoir management, preferably in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in subsurface modeling software (e.g., Petrel, Eclipse, JewelSuite).
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid flow, and production engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and remote communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Flexible working hours and a remote-first work culture.
• Opportunity to significantly impact Oil & Gas subsurface strategies from anywhere.