Senior Petroleum Engineer - Exploration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Relocation assistance

State-of-the-art technology

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24, on behalf of a leading Oil & Gas company, seeks a Senior Petroleum Engineer to lead exploration and reservoir management in Midrand. The role focuses on optimizing production, evaluating new opportunities, and delivering strategic growth.

You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with geology, geophysics and production teams, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The office-based position emphasizes hands-on technical leadership and in-person planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive petroleum engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Petrel, Eclipse, and CMG reservoir simulators.
• Strong understanding of reservoir fluids, thermodynamics, and phase behavior.
• Experience with well testing analysis and production forecasting.
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills.
• Legally eligible to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization and simulation studies to assess hydrocarbon potential.
• Develop and implement optimized well drilling and completion strategies.
• Analyze production data, identify performance issues, and recommend remedial actions.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and methodologies for enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
• Prepare technical reports, economic evaluations, and investment proposals for exploration and development projects.
• Collaborate with geological, geophysics, and production teams to ensure integrated project execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Reservoir optimization

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Petrel

Eclipse

CMG

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading player in the Oil & Gas sector, is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Petroleum Engineer to join their dynamic team in Midrand, Gauteng . This is a critical role focused on exploration and reservoir management, requiring a deep understanding of subsurface geology and production optimization. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in identifying and evaluating new exploration opportunities, contributing significantly to the company's long-term strategic growth. We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of success in complex projects and a passion for innovation within the energy industry. This position offers the chance to work on challenging projects and contribute to the sustainable development of energy resources. The role is based in our Midrand office, fostering collaboration and in-person strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization and simulation studies to assess hydrocarbon potential.
• Develop and implement optimized well drilling and completion strategies.
• Analyze production data, identify performance issues, and recommend remedial actions.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and methodologies for enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
• Prepare technical reports, economic evaluations, and investment proposals for exploration and development projects.
• Collaborate with geological, geophysics, and production teams to ensure integrated project execution.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in petroleum engineering, with a strong focus on exploration and reservoir management.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Petrel, Eclipse, CMG) and data analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of reservoir fluid properties, thermodynamics, and phase behavior.
• Experience with well testing analysis and production forecasting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for exceptional candidates.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and resources.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Midrand .