Reservoir Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

Site visits to operational areas

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Reservoir Engineer in Mossel Bay to analyze reservoir performance, forecast production, and optimize field development. The role requires strong modeling skills and experience with Eclipse, CMG, and Petrel RE.

You will work with geoscientists and drilling teams to design development strategies, evaluate economic outcomes, and drive value in a challenging Oil & Gas environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years in reservoir engineering, preferably in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Proficiency with reservoir simulation software and data/economic modeling.

Responsabilités

• Analyze reservoir performance and forecast production.
• Develop and calibrate reservoir models for development scenarios.
• Recommend optimal well locations, completion strategies, and EOR methods.
• Monitor reservoir performance and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports, economic evaluations for management.
• Collaborate with drilling and completions teams to align with objectives.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Reservoir simulation

Data analysis

Communication & teamwork

Economic modeling

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Outils

Eclipse

CMG

Petrel RE

Description du poste

About the Role Our client is seeking a skilled Reservoir Engineer to join their team in Mossel Bay , contributing to the effective management and development of their oil and gas assets. This role focuses on analyzing reservoir performance, forecasting production, and developing strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery. You will work closely with geoscientists, production engineers, and management to provide technical expertise and support for field development and optimization projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in reservoir simulation, and a deep understanding of reservoir engineering principles within the demanding context of the Oil & Gas industry . This is a fantastic opportunity to influence strategic asset development and drive value.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze reservoir fluid properties, rock properties, and production data to assess reservoir potential.
• Develop and calibrate reservoir simulation models to forecast production and evaluate development scenarios.
• Design and recommend optimal well locations, completion strategies, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods.
• Monitor reservoir performance, identify deviations from predictions, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports, economic evaluations, and presentations for management.
• Collaborate with drilling and completions teams to ensure effective well execution aligned with reservoir objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in reservoir engineering , preferably in the Oil & Gas sector .
• Proficiency with reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, CMG, Petrel RE).
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid flow , and material balance calculations.
• Experience with data analysis, uncertainty assessment, and economic modeling.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A dynamic work environment with exposure to diverse reservoir challenges.
• Potential for site visits to operational areas.