Senior Reservoir Engineer: Impactful Modeling & Optimization

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer for our client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead reservoir analysis, modeling, and development planning to maximize production and value in the oil and gas portfolio.

The role requires 7+ years in reservoir engineering, proficiency with Eclipse, Petrel RE and CMG, and a track record in economic evaluation, uncertainty analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive reservoir engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Proven expertise with reservoir simulation software (Eclipse, Petrel RE, CMG).
• Strong understanding of rock and fluid properties, porous media flow, and EOR techniques.
• Experience with economic evaluation and uncertainty analysis.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization studies using geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Develop and maintain reservoir simulation models to predict future performance and evaluate development scenarios.
• Analyze production data, identify performance trends, and recommend optimization strategies to enhance recovery.
• Plan and oversee the execution of well tests, core analyses, and other data acquisition programs.
• Evaluate the economic viability of proposed reservoir development projects and provide technical input for investment decisions.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and drilling engineers to integrate data for holistic reservoir management.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and operations teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the development of technical expertise within the team.
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies, methodologies, and best practices in reservoir engineering.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations in Pietermaritzburg operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Eclipse

Petrel RE

CMG

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer for our client in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead reservoir analysis, modeling, and development planning to maximize production and value in the oil and gas portfolio.

The role requires 7+ years in reservoir engineering, proficiency with Eclipse, Petrel RE and CMG, and a track record in economic evaluation, uncertainty analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.