Senior Reservoir Engineer – Advanced Simulation & EOR Strategy

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Petroleum Reservoir Engineer to optimize hydrocarbon recovery, build reservoir models, and evaluate new opportunities. You will work with geoscientists and production engineers to develop field plans and drive economic decisions.

You will use advanced simulation tools, perform forecasting and economic analysis, and contribute to strategic development in a dynamic energy company committed to innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in reservoir engineering and simulation.
• Strong knowledge of petrophysics, geology and production engineering.
• Experience in economic evaluation and optimization of field development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed reservoir models using advanced software.
• Perform production forecasting, decline curve analysis and reserves estimation.
• Identify development strategies including EOR techniques.
• Conduct technical and economic evaluations of new field plans.
• Analyze well performance data and provide optimization recommendations.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and production teams on field development.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to management.

Skills

Reservoir modeling

Reservoir simulation

Production forecasting

Economic analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSc or MSc in Petroleum Engineering

Relevant related field

Tools

Eclipse

Petrel RE

Schlumberger Eclipse

Landmark

Halliburton

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Petroleum Reservoir Engineer to optimize hydrocarbon recovery, build reservoir models, and evaluate new opportunities. You will work with geoscientists and production engineers to develop field plans and drive economic decisions.

You will use advanced simulation tools, perform forecasting and economic analysis, and contribute to strategic development in a dynamic energy company committed to innovation.