Senior Petroleum Engineer - Reservoir Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Petroleum Engineer in Sandton to optimize long-term hydrocarbon asset value through reservoir characterization, development planning, and production management.

You will use advanced reservoir simulation, data analytics, and economic evaluation to guide strategic decisions, collaborating with geoscientists and drilling teams to maximize asset performance in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years in petroleum engineering with focus on reservoir management and simulation.
• Proficiency with industry-standard reservoir simulation software (ECLIPSE, VIP) and data analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of reservoir engineering, fluid properties, and characterization techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated reservoir development and management plans.
• Perform reservoir simulations to forecast production and evaluate recovery strategies.
• Conduct economic evaluations for field development and optimization opportunities.
• Analyze production and performance data to monitor reservoir behavior and identify issues.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling, and production engineers to optimize asset performance.

Skills

Reservoir management

Reservoir simulation

Data analysis

Production management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

ECLIPSE

VIP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Petroleum Engineer focused on Reservoir Management to join their team in Sandton . This role is critical for optimizing the long-term value of hydrocarbon assets through effective reservoir characterization, development planning, and production management. You will utilize advanced reservoir simulation, data analytics, and economic evaluation techniques to guide strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of reservoir dynamics, fluid flow, and recovery mechanisms within the Oil & Gas sector, contributing significantly to the company's reservoir engineering capabilities in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated reservoir development and management plans.
• Perform reservoir simulation studies to forecast production and evaluate different recovery strategies.
• Conduct economic evaluations for field development projects and optimization opportunities.
• Analyze production and performance data to monitor reservoir behavior and identify issues.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production engineers to ensure optimal asset performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in petroleum engineering , with a strong focus on reservoir management and simulation.
• Proficiency with industry-standard reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, VIP) and data analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of reservoir engineering principles, fluid properties, and reservoir characterization techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and life insurance plans.
• Generous annual leave and opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to advanced reservoir management technologies and methodologies.
• A professional and collaborative working environment within a leading Oil & Gas company.