Senior Reservoir Engineer - Hybrid, Growth & EOR Leadership

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our client in Midrand, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing hydrocarbon recovery, reservoir performance, and strategic decision-making for exploration and production activities.

You will lead reservoir characterization, run simulations, and develop EOR strategies while collaborating with geologists and production engineers. A Master’s degree is preferred with 8+ years of experience; hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering, with focus on exploration and development in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency with reservoir simulation software (Eclipse, Tempest, Petrel RE).
• Strong understanding of reservoir engineering principles including fluid properties, reservoir physics, and petrophysics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization and simulation studies to predict fluid flow and performance.
• Develop and implement enhanced oil recovery (EOR) strategies.
• Analyze production data, perform decline curve analysis, and forecast future production.
• Evaluate potential development scenarios and recommend optimal drilling locations and completion strategies.
• Perform volumetric calculations and reserve estimations in accordance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with geologists, drilling engineers, and production engineers to integrate subsurface data.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and economic evaluations for management.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical development of the team.
• Monitor reservoir performance, identify production issues, and propose solutions.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in reservoir engineering.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Eclipse

Tempest

Petrel RE

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our client in Midrand, Gauteng. The role focuses on optimizing hydrocarbon recovery, reservoir performance, and strategic decision-making for exploration and production activities.

You will lead reservoir characterization, run simulations, and develop EOR strategies while collaborating with geologists and production engineers. A Master’s degree is preferred with 8+ years of experience; hybrid work model offered.