Senior Reservoir Engineer - Hybrid Energy Exploration

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Training & development

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Reservoir Engineer to lead reservoir characterization, performance analysis, and optimization strategies across upstream oil and gas assets. The role requires advanced simulation skills and collaboration with geoscientists, drilling, and production engineers.

The position offers a hybrid work model balancing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, and opportunities for mentorship and international assignments within the energy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of upstream oil & gas reservoir engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Eclipse, Petrel RE, or CMG.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities

• Characterize reservoirs using geoscience and engineering data.
• Perform decline curve analysis, material balance, and simulations.
• Develop reservoir management strategies to maximize recovery.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling and production engineers.
• Mentor junior reservoir engineers in Stellenbosch.
• Prepare technical reports for management and stakeholders.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Reservoir simulation

Uncertainty analysis

Data analysis

Technical mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Eclipse

Petrel RE

CMG

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Reservoir Engineer to lead reservoir characterization, performance analysis, and optimization strategies across upstream oil and gas assets. The role requires advanced simulation skills and collaboration with geoscientists, drilling, and production engineers.

The position offers a hybrid work model balancing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, and opportunities for mentorship and international assignments within the energy