Reservoir Engineer - Data Analysis

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development resources

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Reservoir Engineer to lead data-driven reservoir performance analysis and forecasting from a remote setup. You will develop and maintain simulation models, drive EOR strategies, and shape field development plans in collaboration with global teams.

The role requires 6+ years in reservoir engineering, expertise in Petrel/Eclipse/CMG, and strong analytical skills to influence major oil and gas projects from home-based offices.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or related geoscience.
• Minimum of 6 years of reservoir engineering experience.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Petrel, Eclipse, CMG).
• Solid understanding of petrophysics, geology, and production engineering principles.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reservoir simulation models using industry-standard software.
• Analyze production data to assess reservoir performance and identify trends.
• Estimate hydrocarbon reserves and forecast future production rates.
• Recommend strategies for well placement, stimulation, and EOR.
• Collaborate remotely with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on reservoir performance and development plans.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Data analysis

Reservoir simulation

Petrophysics

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or related geoscience

Tools

Petrel

Eclipse

CMG

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and data-driven Reservoir Engineer for a fully remote position based in Rustenburg. In this role, you will focus on analyzing reservoir performance, developing production strategies, and forecasting hydrocarbon recovery. You will utilize advanced modeling techniques and large datasets to identify opportunities for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and optimize field development plans. This is an exceptional opportunity for an expert in reservoir characterization and simulation to contribute significantly to our client's upstream operations from the comfort of their home office, working with cutting-edge technology and a highly collaborative global team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reservoir simulation models using industry-standard software.
• Analyze production data to assess reservoir performance and identify trends.
• Estimate hydrocarbon reserves and forecast future production rates.
• Recommend strategies for well placement, stimulation, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
• Collaborate remotely with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations on reservoir performance and development plans.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a related geoscience discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in reservoir engineering, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and modeling.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Petrel, Eclipse, CMG).
• Solid understanding of petrophysics, geology, and production engineering principles.
• Proven ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Access to advanced training and professional development resources.
• Opportunity to influence key decisions in major Oil & Gas projects.