Reservoir Engineer - Production Optimization

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives

Healthcare & Pension

Growth opportunities

Petroleum reserves impact

Coastal city living

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Reservoir Engineer in Richards Bay to maximize hydrocarbon recovery through advanced reservoir management and production optimization. You will analyze reservoir performance, build field development plans and apply EOR techniques to improve recovery in significant reserves.

The role requires a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering and 7+ years of industry experience, with strong skills in reservoir simulation and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years experience as Reservoir Engineer in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (Eclipse, CMG) and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reservoir performance data, including production rates, pressures, and fluid properties.
• Develop and calibrate reservoir simulation models to predict future production and evaluate development scenarios.
• Design and implement EOR projects to improve recovery factors.
• Prepare field development plans and economic evaluations for new projects and infill drilling campaigns.
• Monitor production performance and recommend operational adjustments to optimize recovery.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, production engineers, and management to define reservoir strategy.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Reservoir simulation

Data analysis

EOR techniques

Economic modeling

Technical communication

Education

Master's in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Eclipse

CMG

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant operator in the South African Oil & Gas sector , is seeking a dedicated Reservoir Engineer to join their team in Richards Bay . This role is focused on maximizing hydrocarbon recovery from existing fields through advanced reservoir management and production optimization strategies. You will analyze reservoir performance, develop field development plans, and implement enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques. The position demands a strong analytical mind, expertise in reservoir simulation, and a deep understanding of subsurface complexities in petroleum fields .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze reservoir performance data, including production rates, pressures, and fluid properties.
• Develop and calibrate reservoir simulation models to predict future production and evaluate development scenarios.
• Design and implement Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects to improve recovery factors.
• Prepare field development plans and economic evaluations for new projects and infill drilling campaigns.
• Monitor production performance and recommend operational adjustments to optimize recovery.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, production engineers, and management to define reservoir strategy.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Reservoir Engineer in the Oil & Gas industry .
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, CMG) and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of reservoir engineering principles, fluid flow in porous media, and reservoir characterization.
• Experience with EOR techniques and economic modeling is highly desirable.
• Excellent technical communication and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentive program.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and participation in international conferences.
• Key role in optimizing production from significant petroleum reserves .
• Work in a vibrant coastal city with excellent amenities.