Senior Reservoir Engineer - Offshore Operations

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive compensation

Private medical insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Annual travel stipend

Home office equipment allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer for a fully remote team focused on offshore oil and gas assets. The candidate will lead reservoir characterization, simulation, and production forecasting to maximize hydrocarbon recovery in challenging offshore environments.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Petroleum Engineering or Geosciences with 10+ years of offshore experience and proficiency in ECLIPSE, Tempest, INTERSECT, Petrel and GeoGraphix.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Geosciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in reservoir engineering, with a significant focus on offshore oil and gas operations.
• Extensive experience with reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, Tempest, INTERSECT) and uncertainty analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in geological and petrophysical interpretation tools (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix).
• Strong understanding of fluid flow in porous media, reservoir physics, and EOR methods.
• Proven ability to perform complex economic evaluations and risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Experience in the South African offshore basin or similar complex environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute reservoir management plans to optimize offshore production and maximize economic recovery.
• Characterize reservoirs using geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data.
• Build, calibrate, and run reservoir simulations to forecast performance and evaluate development scenarios.
• Analyze production data, well performance, and decline curves to identify EOR opportunities.
• Conduct economic evaluations of development and infill drilling opportunities, including risk analysis.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, production engineers, and management through virtual channels.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and JV partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement of practices.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering or Geosciences

Tools

ECLIPSE

Tempest

INTERSECT

Petrel

GeoGraphix

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in energy exploration and production, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join their remote operations team. This role is specifically focused on managing and optimizing offshore oil and gas reservoirs, contributing to the company's strategic production goals. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in reservoir characterization, simulation, and production forecasting, with a proven ability to drive value from complex geological assets. As a fully remote position, this opportunity offers unparalleled flexibility while requiring a disciplined and results-oriented approach. You will be integral to maximizing the recovery of hydrocarbons from challenging offshore environments, leveraging advanced analytical tools and collaborative technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute reservoir management plans to optimize production and maximize economic recovery from offshore assets.
• Perform detailed reservoir characterization using geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data.
• Build, calibrate, and run reservoir simulation models (e.g., ECLIPSE, PETREL RE) to forecast performance and evaluate development scenarios.
• Analyze production data, well performance, and decline curves to identify opportunities for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and production optimization.
• Conduct economic evaluations of development and infill drilling opportunities, including risk and uncertainty analysis.
• Collaborate effectively with geoscientists, production engineers, and management teams through virtual communication channels.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and joint venture partners.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of reservoir engineering practices within the organization.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in reservoir engineering technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Geosciences, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in reservoir engineering, with a significant focus on offshore oil and gas operations.
• Extensive experience with reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, Tempest, INTERSECT) and uncertainty analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in geological and petrophysical interpretation tools (e.g., Petrel, GeoGraphix).
• Strong understanding of fluid flow in porous media, reservoir physics, and EOR methods.
• Proven ability to perform complex economic evaluations and risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Experience in the South African offshore basin or similar complex environments is an advantage.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position, providing exceptional work-life balance and flexibility.
• Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, including a substantial base salary and attractive annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance, robust retirement fund contributions, and life assurance are standard.
• Continuous learning is supported through access to online training platforms, industry conferences, and professional development courses.
• You will work with a globally recognized team on cutting-edge projects, contributing significantly to the energy supply.
• Additional benefits include an annual travel stipend for personal trips and a home office technology allowance.

The company values innovation and offers a supportive, inclusive remote work culture.