Senior Petroleum Engineer

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical aid

Professional training

Career growth

Diverse reservoir exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Petroleum Engineer to optimize oil and gas recovery near Upington. You will lead reservoir analysis, production management, and asset value optimization across existing and new fields.

The role requires a strong background in reservoir engineering, simulation techniques, and production optimization, with demonstrated collaboration across geoscience and drilling teams. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in petroleum and reservoir engineering in Oil & Gas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reservoir models to forecast production and reserve estimates.
• Design and implement production optimization strategies and EOR projects.
• Monitor well and field performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct economic evaluations for development and infill drilling opportunities.
• Collaborate with geologists and drilling engineers on integrated field development plans.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Reservoir simulation

Production optimization

Unconventional reservoirs

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Eclipse

CMG

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Petroleum Engineer to join their team, contributing to projects in the vicinity of Upington . This vital role involves optimizing the recovery of oil and gas resources through advanced reservoir analysis and production management. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance production, manage reservoir performance, and ensure the economic viability of assets. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of reservoir engineering principles, simulation techniques, and production optimization, playing a crucial role in maximizing value from existing and new fields within the Oil & Gas industry .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reservoir models to forecast production and reserve estimates.
• Design and implement production optimization strategies and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects.
• Monitor well and field performance, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct economic evaluations for development and infill drilling opportunities.
• Collaborate with geologists and drilling engineers on integrated field development plans.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in petroleum and reservoir engineering within the Oil & Gas sector .
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, CMG) and production analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid flow, and well performance .
• Experience with unconventional reservoirs and advanced recovery techniques is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including pension and medical aid.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advanced technical training.
• Exposure to diverse reservoir types and challenging field development projects.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and efficiency.
• Contribution to the development of significant energy resources in South Africa .