Senior Reservoir Engineer - Energy Sector

Placements24; Johannesburg; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Collaborative environment

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 invites a highly experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our client in Johannesburg, focusing on optimizing hydrocarbon recovery through advanced simulation, data analysis, and integrated reservoir management. You will work with geoscientists and operations teams to shape long-term development strategies.

The role requires 7+ years in upstream reservoir engineering, proficiency with ECLIPSE/INTERSECT, and strong communication to report findings to management and regulators;

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of reservoir engineering experience in upstream oil and gas.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain detailed reservoir simulation models to forecast production and evaluate development scenarios.
• Perform decline curve analysis, material balance calculations, and volumetric assessments to estimate reserves.
• Design and implement enhanced oil recovery (EOR) strategies and monitor their effectiveness.
• Analyze production data, identify performance issues, and recommend corrective actions to optimize recovery rates.
• Collaborate with geologists and geophysicists to integrate subsurface data into reservoir models.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and regulatory bodies.

Kenntnisse

Reservoir simulation

Decline curve analysis

Material balance

Volumetric assessments

EOR strategies

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ECLIPSE

INTERSECT

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the Energy sector, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg . This critical role involves optimizing hydrocarbon recovery and managing reservoir performance through sophisticated analysis and modeling. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of geoscientists, production engineers, and management to develop and implement long-term reservoir management strategies. This position offers a significant opportunity to influence the company's operational efficiency and contribute to sustainable energy production in a challenging and rewarding environment, focusing on innovation and best practices within the South African energy landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed reservoir simulation models to forecast production and evaluate development scenarios.
• Perform decline curve analysis, material balance calculations, and volumetric assessments to estimate reserves.
• Design and implement enhanced oil recovery (EOR) strategies and monitor their effectiveness.
• Analyze production data, identify performance issues, and recommend corrective actions to optimize recovery rates.
• Collaborate with geologists and geophysicists to integrate subsurface data into reservoir models.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and regulatory bodies regarding reservoir performance and development plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in reservoir engineering within the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency with reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, INTERSECT) and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of petrophysics, geology, and production engineering principles.
• Experience with reserve estimation and reporting standards (e.g., SPE, PRMS).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and attending industry conferences.
• Relocation assistance may be provided for qualified candidates.
• A collaborative work environment with exposure to cutting-edge energy technology.