Remote Subsurface Optimizer & Reservoir Modeling Lead

Placements24

Benoni

Hybrid

ZAR 950,000 - 1,650,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote
Competitive salary
Bonus program
Health insurance
Professional development
Advanced software tools

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Subsurface Engineer to join a fully remote Oil & Gas team. You will analyze and optimize hydrocarbon recovery using advanced modeling, data analytics, and integrated subsurface approaches, supporting global operations from anywhere in South Africa.

The role emphasizes software-enabled economic evaluations, risk assessment, and close collaboration with dispersed geoscientists and engineers to maximize asset value.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or a related subsurface discipline.
  • Proven expertise in reservoir simulation, data analytics, and integrated subsurface modeling.
  • Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine subsurface models integrating geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
  • Analyze reservoir performance data to optimize production and recovery strategies.
  • Evaluate and recommend technologies for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and production optimization.
  • Conduct economic evaluations of subsurface development projects and investment opportunities.
  • Collaborate effectively with remote teams of geoscientists, production engineers, and management.
  • Perform risk assessments and uncertainty analysis for subsurface projects.

Skills

Reservoir modeling & analysis
Data analytics
Integrated subsurface modeling

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Geology

Tools

Economic evaluation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Subsurface Engineer to join a fully remote Oil & Gas team. You will analyze and optimize hydrocarbon recovery using advanced modeling, data analytics, and integrated subsurface approaches, supporting global operations from anywhere in South Africa.

The role emphasizes software-enabled economic evaluations, risk assessment, and close collaboration with dispersed geoscientists and engineers to maximize asset value.

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