Reservoir Engineer - Oil & Gas Operations

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with company contribu‑

Training and development opportunities

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Reservoir Engineer to manage and optimize hydrocarbon production from reservoirs in the Tembisa region. You will analyze performance, develop production strategies, and forecast reserves to maximize value, applying reservoir geology, fluid dynamics, and production engineering principles.

You will work with a dedicated team, performing decline curve analysis, simulations (ECLIPSE, PETREL RE), well placement, injection strategies, and economic evaluations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of upstream reservoir engineering experience.
• Experience with ECLIPSE, PETREL RE, and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of EOR techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reservoir characteristics and production data.
• Develop development plans including well placement and injection strategies.
• Perform decline curve analysis, material balance, and reservoir simulations.
• Monitor fields and adjust operations to optimize recovery.
• Prepare reserve reports and economic evaluations.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and management on field development.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Data analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Education

Degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

ECLIPSE

PETREL RE

Reservoir simulation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Reservoir Engineer to play a crucial role in managing and optimizing hydrocarbon production from reservoirs in the Tembisa region. You will be responsible for analyzing reservoir performance, developing production strategies, and forecasting reserves to maximize economic recovery. This position requires a deep understanding of subsurface geology, fluid dynamics, and production engineering principles applied to the oil and gas sector. The successful candidate will work within a dedicated team focused on maximizing asset value through data-driven decision-making and innovative reservoir management techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze reservoir characteristics, fluid properties, and production data to assess reservoir potential and performance.
• Develop and implement optimal development plans, including well placement, injection strategies, and production forecasting.
• Conduct decline curve analysis, material balance calculations, and advanced reservoir simulation studies.
• Monitor production rates, pressures, and other parameters, recommending adjustments to optimize recovery.
• Prepare reserve reports and economic evaluations for new and existing fields.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, production engineers, and management on field development strategies.

Requirements

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering or geoscience discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in reservoir engineering, preferably within upstream oil and gas operations.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, PETREL RE) and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, petrophysics, and well test analysis.
• Experience with enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth.