Senior Reservoir Engineer | Hybrid Upington Development

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical aid

Pension fund

Hybrid work model

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer for a hybrid role based in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead detailed technical evaluation and planning of field development projects, forecast production, and recommend optimal strategies to maximize asset value.

The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive reservoir engineering experience, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Regular office presence at Upington is expected under the hybrid policy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in reservoir engineering with a focus on field development planning.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation and production forecasting tools.
• Experience with reserves reporting (e.g., SEC, PRMS) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated field development plans based on reservoir analysis and simulations.
• Perform production forecasting and economic evaluations for development scenarios.
• Assess optimal well placement, completion strategies, and production enhancement techniques.
• Conduct reservoir studies including material balance and decline curve analyses.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling, and production engineers to define scope and execution plans.
• Contribute to reserves estimation and reporting in line with industry standards.
• Evaluate new technologies for field development and production optimization.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and JV partners.
• Mentor junior reservoir engineers and share technical knowledge.
• Support business development through technical due diligence.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Field development planning

Forecasting & economics

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Reservoir simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer for a hybrid role based in Upington, Northern Cape. You will lead detailed technical evaluation and planning of field development projects, forecast production, and recommend optimal strategies to maximize asset value.

The role requires strong analytical skills, extensive reservoir engineering experience, and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Regular office presence at Upington is expected under the hybrid policy.