Senior Reservoir Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work support equipment

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior Reservoir Engineer to join a globally distributed team, working remotely from South Africa. You will optimize hydrocarbon recovery using advanced reservoir simulation, contribute to long-term asset strategies, and collaborate with geoscientists and production engineers across time zones.

This role offers flexibility and autonomy to work on impactful projects, with opportunities to lead modeling efforts, perform uncertainty analyses, and present

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering or related quantitative field.
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on reservoir engineering experience focusing on simulation and modeling.
• Proficiency in leading reservoir simulation software (Eclipse, CMG, Petrel RE).
• Experience in uncertainty quantification and probabilistic forecasting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with remote collaboration.
• Familiarity with South African geological basins is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and utilize reservoir simulation models to forecast production and evaluate development scenarios.
• Conduct reservoir characterization studies, integrating geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Perform economic evaluations and uncertainty analyses for field development plans and investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including geologists and production engineers, to optimize recovery strategies.
• Monitor reservoir performance, identify deviations, and recommend remedial actions for performance enhancement.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Eclipse

CMG

Petrel RE

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join their globally distributed team, working remotely. This role is crucial for optimizing hydrocarbon recovery and developing long-term strategies for our diverse portfolio of assets. You will leverage advanced simulation techniques and data analytics to drive informed decision-making, collaborating closely with geoscientists and production engineers across different time zones. This fully remote position offers the unique advantage of contributing significantly to our strategic planning and asset management without the need for relocation, providing flexibility and autonomy while working on impactful projects from Vereeniging.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate, and utilize sophisticated reservoir simulation models to forecast production and evaluate development scenarios.
• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization studies, integrating geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Perform economic evaluations and uncertainty analyses for field development plans and investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including geologists and production engineers, to optimize recovery strategies.
• Monitor reservoir performance, identify deviations, and recommend remedial actions for performance enhancement.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders, supporting strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 8 years of hands-on experience in reservoir engineering, with a strong focus on simulation and modeling.
• Proficiency in leading reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, CMG, Petrel RE).
• Demonstrated ability in uncertainty quantification and probabilistic forecasting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with proven experience in remote collaboration.
• Familiarity with South African geological basins and oil and gas operations is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Comprehensive remote work support, including equipment and connectivity allowances.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance benefits.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, large-scale international projects from your home base in or near Vereeniging.