Senior Reservoir Engineer – Offshore & Onshore Exploration

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical and dental benefits

Retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Coastal Mossel Bay projects

Job summary

Placements24 invites a Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our exploration and production team near Mossel Bay, SA. You will lead reservoir characterization, run advanced simulations, and shape development plans to maximize asset value.

Requirements include a Master’s or PhD in reservoir engineering, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency with Petrel RE, Eclipse, and CMG. Offshore experience is valued. This role offers hybrid work and strong growth prospects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in reservoir engineering, with a strong focus on exploration and development projects.
• Proficiency with industry-standard reservoir simulation software (e.g., Petrel RE, Eclipse, CMG).
• Expertise in reservoir modeling, data analysis, uncertainty assessment, and production forecasting.
• Experience with unconventional reservoirs and/or offshore operations is highly valued.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization studies using geological and geophysical data, well logs, and core analyses.
• Develop and utilize sophisticated reservoir simulation models to predict future performance and evaluate development scenarios.
• Optimize well placement, completion strategies, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques to maximize hydrocarbon production.
• Perform economic evaluations of exploration prospects and development projects, providing clear recommendations to management.
• Monitor reservoir performance, analyze production data, and update models accordingly.
• Collaborate closely with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production engineers to ensure integrated asset development.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Data analysis

Uncertainty analysis

Production forecasting

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum/Reservoir Engineering

PhD in related discipline

Tools

Petrel RE

Eclipse

CMG

Job description

Placements24 invites a Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our exploration and production team near Mossel Bay, SA. You will lead reservoir characterization, run advanced simulations, and shape development plans to maximize asset value.

Requirements include a Master’s or PhD in reservoir engineering, 10+ years of experience, and proficiency with Petrel RE, Eclipse, and CMG. Offshore experience is valued. This role offers hybrid work and strong growth prospects.