Senior Reservoir Engineer - Gas Production

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Conference exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Reservoir Engineer in Pretoria to optimize gas and oil reservoir performance. You will build advanced reservoir models, analyze history data, and forecast production while collaborating with geology and production teams to maximize recovery.

The role emphasizes material balance, decline-curve analysis, and economic evaluation for field development, with a focus on robust reservoir characterization and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of reservoir engineering experience, with a focus on natural gas reservoirs.
• Proficient in reservoir simulation software (ECLIPSE, Petrel RE) and data analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid properties, and enhanced oil/gas recovery methods.
• Experience with decline curve analysis, type curves, and production forecasting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey technical findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reservoir simulation models for gas and oil fields.
• Analyze well performance data, production trends, and pressure transient tests to understand reservoir behavior.
• Perform material balance calculations and volumetrics estimations for hydrocarbon reserves.
• Develop and implement optimized production and injection strategies to maximize recovery.
• Conduct economic evaluations for field development plans and infill drilling opportunities.
• Collaborate with geologists, production engineers, and management to provide reservoir insights and recommendations.

Skills

Reservoir simulation

Data analysis

Decline curve analysis

Production forecasting

Communication skills

Presentation skills

EOR methods

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

ECLIPSE

Petrel RE

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Reservoir Engineer to join their exploration and production team in Pretoria , focusing on natural gas development. This role is crucial for optimizing hydrocarbon recovery from existing and new reservoirs, utilizing advanced modeling and analytical techniques. You will be responsible for reservoir characterization, performance forecasting, and developing strategies to maximize economic recovery. This position requires a deep understanding of reservoir physics, fluid flow in porous media, and production optimization, contributing significantly to the company's energy production goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed reservoir simulation models for gas and oil fields.
• Analyze well performance data, production trends, and pressure transient tests to understand reservoir behavior.
• Perform material balance calculations and volumetrics estimations for hydrocarbon reserves.
• Develop and implement optimized production and injection strategies to maximize recovery.
• Conduct economic evaluations for field development plans and infill drilling opportunities.
• Collaborate with geologists, production engineers, and management to provide reservoir insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in reservoir engineering, with a strong focus on natural gas reservoirs .
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, Petrel RE) and data analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of reservoir characterization techniques, fluid properties, and enhanced oil/gas recovery methods.
• Experience with decline curve analysis, type curves, and production forecasting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey technical findings to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure linked to production targets.
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry conferences.
• Exposure to diverse geological settings and reservoir management challenges.
• A stable and respected company within the energy sector.