Senior Reservoir Engineer - EOR & Simulation Leader

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Conference attendance

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an accomplished Petroleum Engineer specializing in reservoir management to optimize oil and gas recovery from complex reservoirs in Gauteng.

You will collaborate with geoscientists and production engineers to build development plans, run reservoir simulations (ECLIPSE, Petrel RE), and evaluate economic viability of projects. This role offers a path for technical leadership and professional growth within a dynamic energy team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in reservoir engineering with focus on characterization and performance analysis.
• Proficient in reservoir simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of geology, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics in reservoirs.
• Ability to conduct economic evaluations and manage projects within budget.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reservoir performance data to understand reservoir behavior.
• Develop and implement reservoir simulation models to forecast production.
• Recommend and oversee EOR techniques to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
• Perform economic evaluations and risk assessments for development projects.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with drilling and production teams for optimal well placement.

Skills

Reservoir analysis

Reservoir simulation

Economic evaluations

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

ECLIPSE

Petrel RE

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an accomplished Petroleum Engineer specializing in reservoir management to optimize oil and gas recovery from complex reservoirs in Gauteng.

You will collaborate with geoscientists and production engineers to build development plans, run reservoir simulations (ECLIPSE, Petrel RE), and evaluate economic viability of projects. This role offers a path for technical leadership and professional growth within a dynamic energy team.