Senior Petroleum Engineer — Remote Reservoir Optimization

Placements24

Gqeberha

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities and conferences

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Petroleum Engineer to join a fully remote team, focusing on maximizing recovery, production optimization, and field development planning for global Oil & Gas operations.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in Petroleum Engineering, and strong proficiency in reservoir simulation, production analysis, and economic evaluation tools. Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering.
Minimum 8 years of experience covering reservoir, production, and drilling aspects.
Strong proficiency in reservoir simulation and economic evaluation tools.
Deep understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and wellbore hydraulics.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; adept at remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed analysis of reservoir performance, production trends, and economic models to inform strategic decisions.
Develop and implement well intervention strategies, including workovers, completions, and artificial lift system optimization.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance oil and gas recovery and efficiency.
Collaborate with geoscience and drilling teams to integrate subsurface data and optimize field development plans.
Prepare technical reports, forecasts, and presentations for management and stakeholders, articulating risks and opportunities.
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices.