Senior Reservoir Engineer - Oil and Gas

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

International assignments

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join our client in Benoni, Gauteng. You will analyze and manage oil and gas reservoirs, develop strategies, and drive value through advanced simulation and collaboration with exploration, production and economics teams.

Responsibilities include building dynamic models, evaluating performance, planning EOR projects, and delivering technical reports to management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency with Eclipse, Petrel RE, and CMG reservoir simulation software.
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid flow, and enhanced oil recovery techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis and uncertainty assessment in reservoir management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dynamic reservoir models using specialized simulation software.
• Analyze reservoir performance, production data, and well logs to estimate reserves.
• Plan drilling programs, workovers, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects.
• Conduct economic evaluations to optimize project value.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and production engineers to create field development plans.
• Prepare technical reports, reserve estimates, and presentations for management and stakeholders.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Data analysis

Uncertainty analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Eclipse

Petrel RE

CMG

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the oil and gas sector , is seeking a highly experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join their team in Benoni . This critical role involves analyzing and managing oil and gas reservoirs to maximize economic recovery through the application of engineering principles and advanced simulation techniques. You will work closely with exploration, production, and economics teams to develop optimal field development strategies. This position offers a stimulating challenge in resource management and the chance to contribute to the long-term success of significant energy assets within the Gauteng province.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dynamic reservoir models using specialized simulation software.
• Analyze reservoir performance, production data, and well logs to assess reservoir characteristics and estimate reserves.
• Plan and recommend drilling programs , workovers, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects.
• Conduct economic evaluations of development and production strategies to optimize project value.
• Collaborate with geologists, geophysicists, and production engineers to create integrated field development plans.
• Prepare technical reports, reserve estimates, and presentations for management and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, Petrel RE, CMG).
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid flow in porous media, and enhanced oil recovery techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with data analysis and uncertainty assessment in reservoir management.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for international assignments and advanced technical training.
• Exposure to diverse geological settings and challenging reservoir types in the energy industry .