Senior Petroleum Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Petroleum Engineer to join the reservoir management team in Sandton. You will optimize hydrocarbon recovery, develop production strategies, and evaluate new opportunities in the Gauteng region and beyond.

Using advanced analytics and reservoir simulation tools, you will enhance performance, support multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to substantial projects within a culture of technical excellence and sustainable resource development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in petroleum engineering, with a strong focus on reservoir management and development.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (Eclipse, CMG) and production analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of reservoir physics, fluid properties, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reservoir performance data, including production rates, pressure trends, and fluid properties.
• Develop and implement optimized production and injection strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
• Utilize reservoir simulation software to model fluid flow and predict future reservoir behavior.
• Perform economic evaluations for development projects and field optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with geologists, drilling engineers, and production staff to ensure integrated field development.
• Prepare technical reports, present findings, and make recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Reservoir management

Production optimization

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Petroleum Engineering Degree

Tools

Eclipse

CMG

Production analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Petroleum Engineer to join their reservoir management team in Sandton . This role focuses on optimizing hydrocarbon recovery from existing oil and gas fields, developing production strategies, and evaluating new opportunities within the Gauteng region and beyond. You will utilize advanced analytical techniques and simulation tools to enhance reservoir performance, increase production rates, and maximize asset value. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to significant projects and drive innovation in reservoir engineering, working in a collaborative environment committed to technical excellence and sustainable resource development.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze reservoir performance data, including production rates, pressure trends, and fluid properties.
• Develop and implement optimized production and injection strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
• Utilize reservoir simulation software to model fluid flow and predict future reservoir behavior.
• Perform economic evaluations for development projects and field optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with geologists, drilling engineers, and production staff to ensure integrated field development.
• Prepare technical reports, present findings, and make recommendations to management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in petroleum engineering, with a strong focus on reservoir management and development.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, CMG) and production analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of reservoir physics, fluid properties, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and manage projects.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with a robust performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and advanced training.
• A stimulating and rewarding career within the dynamic energy sector.