Senior Reservoir Engineer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Executive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Access to advanced reservoir tools

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to contribute to key Richards Bay projects in KwaZulu-Natal. Lead reservoir characterization, model calibration, and field development planning with a focus on production optimization.

You will mentor junior engineers and provide critical input for decision-making in a collaborative team. Qualifications include a Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering, 7+ years in reservoir engineering, and strong proficiency with

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering or closely related field.
• 7+ years of progressive reservoir engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Expertise with reservoir simulation software (Petrel, Eclipse, CMG).
• Experience with enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization using geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Develop and calibrate reservoir simulation models to forecast performance under various scenarios.
• Design and manage field development plans and production optimization strategies.
• Perform economic evaluations of development projects and recovery opportunities.
• Mentor junior reservoir engineers and technical staff.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and partners.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication and presentation

Education

Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Petrel

Eclipse

CMG

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to contribute to their key projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal . This pivotal role within the Oil & Gas sector involves advanced reservoir characterization, performance analysis, and the development of long-term production strategies. You will lead complex studies, mentor junior engineers, and provide critical technical input for field development and optimization. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of significant energy assets, working within a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values expertise and innovation, operating under a hybrid work model that facilitates both focused independent work and essential team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization using geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Develop and calibrate reservoir simulation models to predict future performance under various scenarios.
• Design and manage field development plans and production optimization strategies.
• Perform economic evaluations of development projects and recovery enhancement opportunities.
• Mentor and guide junior reservoir engineers and technical staff.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and partners.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field.
• Over 7 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Petrel, Eclipse, CMG).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven track record of complex reservoir management.
• Experience with enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive benefits package.
• Significant bonus potential tied to project success and company performance.
• Access to cutting-edge reservoir modeling and analysis tools.
• Hybrid work arrangements supporting work-life balance.
• Opportunities for leadership and significant impact on major energy projects.