Senior Reservoir Engineer - Modelling

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Reservoir Engineer focused on modelling to lead development of advanced reservoir simulation and decision-support tools. You will integrate geological, geophysical and engineering data to build predictive models, calibrate simulations, and optimize hydrocarbon recovery for field development and production planning.

Hybrid work model offered. The role requires a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering and at least eight years in modelling and simulation using

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or closely related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience specifically in reservoir modelling and simulation.
• Expert proficiency with industry-standard reservoir simulators (Eclipse, CMG) and associated pre/post-processors.
• Strong understanding of fluid flow in porous media, reservoir characterization, and geological concepts.
• Demonstrated success in developing and utilizing models for decision support in field development and production planning.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build, calibrate, and validate advanced reservoir simulation models for various field development scenarios.
• Perform sensitivity analyses and uncertainty assessments related to reservoir parameters and performance.
• Develop strategies for optimizing hydrocarbon recovery using simulation results and production data.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and production engineers to ensure integrated subsurface interpretation and decision-making.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations based on simulation studies.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in reservoir modelling techniques and software.

Skills

Reservoir simulation

Data integration

Uncertainty analysis

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Eclipse

CMG

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly specialized Senior Reservoir Engineer with a strong focus on Modelling to join their team in Sandton . This role is essential for developing and refining complex reservoir simulation models that guide exploration, development, and production strategies. You will integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to create accurate predictive models, optimize recovery, and assess economic potential. This is a key position within the Oil & Gas sector in Gauteng , offering challenging work and significant impact on the company's subsurface asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, calibrate, and validate advanced reservoir simulation models for various field development scenarios.
• Perform sensitivity analyses and uncertainty assessments related to reservoir parameters and performance.
• Develop strategies for optimizing hydrocarbon recovery using simulation results and production data.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and production engineers to ensure integrated subsurface interpretation and decision-making.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations based on simulation studies.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in reservoir modelling techniques and software.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience specifically in reservoir modelling and simulation.
• Expert proficiency with industry-standard reservoir simulators (e.g., Eclipse, CMG) and associated pre/post-processors.
• Strong understanding of fluid flow in porous media, reservoir characterization, and geological concepts.
• Demonstrated success in developing and utilizing models for decision support in field development and production planning.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentive program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Hybrid work arrangement for enhanced work-life balance.
• Engage with cutting-edge technology and complex reservoir challenges.