Senior Reservoir Engineer - Lead Modeling & EOR

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health benefits

Dental & Vision benefits

Professional development

Conferences

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Reservoir Engineer to drive evaluation and development of hydrocarbon reserves near Mossel Bay. The role applies advanced reservoir engineering to analyze performance, forecast production, and optimize recovery strategies, collaborating with geoscientists and production engineers to maximize asset value in the Western Cape.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in reservoir analysis, a strong track record, and expertise in modeling, economic Evaluation, and EOR techniques,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of reservoir engineering experience with complex analysis and management.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (Eclipse, Petrel RE, CMG) and decline curve analysis techniques.
• Solid understanding of geology, petrophysics, and production engineering principles.
• Experience in economic evaluation and reserve reporting (SPE PRMS).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization and performance analysis using geological and engineering data.
• Develop and maintain reservoir simulation models to predict future performance and evaluate recovery options.
• Prepare production forecasts, economic evaluations, and reserve estimates per industry standards.
• Recommend and implement enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques where applicable.
• Collaborate with drilling and production teams to optimize well placement, completion strategies, and production operations.
• Mentor junior reservoir engineers and contribute to the team knowledge base.

Skills

Reservoir simulation

Decline curve analysis

Petrophysics knowledge

Economic evaluation

Team mentorship

Education

Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Eclipse

Petrel RE

CMG

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Reservoir Engineer to drive evaluation and development of hydrocarbon reserves near Mossel Bay. The role applies advanced reservoir engineering to analyze performance, forecast production, and optimize recovery strategies, collaborating with geoscientists and production engineers to maximize asset value in the Western Cape.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in reservoir analysis, a strong track record, and expertise in modeling, economic Evaluation, and EOR techniques,