Senior Reservoir Engineer - Oil & Gas

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is representing a leading Oil & Gas operator recruiting a Senior Reservoir Engineer for Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role centers on optimizing hydrocarbon recovery, managing reservoir performance, and contributing to strategic field development plans.

It combines in-office collaboration with remote flexibility in a hybrid arrangement. You will build and maintain advanced reservoir models, perform material balance and decline curve analyses, and guide well interventions and EOR

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering.
• Experience with reservoir simulation software (ECLIPSE, PETREL RE, CMG).
• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain reservoir simulation models to predict performance and evaluate development scenarios.
• Conduct material balance calculations, decline curve analysis, and pressure transient analysis.
• Design and implement well intervention strategies to maximize production and recovery.
• Perform economic evaluations including NPV calculations and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with geologists, production engineers, and drilling engineers on field development strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior reservoir engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Stay updated on new technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ECLIPSE

PETREL RE

CMG

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading entity in the Oil & Gas sector, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to join their dynamic team in Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This role is pivotal in optimizing hydrocarbon recovery, managing reservoir performance, and contributing to strategic field development plans. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of reservoir simulation, production optimization techniques, and economic analysis within the upstream oil and gas industry. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to blend in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, contributing to significant projects within a renowned organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain sophisticated reservoir simulation models to predict future reservoir performance and evaluate development scenarios.
• Conduct material balance calculations, decline curve analysis, and pressure transient analysis to characterize reservoir behavior.
• Design and implement well intervention strategies, including workovers and artificial lift optimization, to maximize production and recovery.
• Perform economic evaluations of development projects, including reserve estimations, NPV calculations, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with geologists, production engineers, and drilling engineers to ensure integrated field development strategies.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior reservoir engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in reservoir engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is advantageous.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven expertise in reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, PETREL RE, CMG).
• Strong understanding of fluid flow in porous media, reservoir physics, and Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis, statistical methods, and economic evaluation tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience in the South African oil and gas landscape is a plus.
• Familiarity with Mossel Bay operational environments.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience, including a substantial annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid coverage, a generous provident fund contribution, and excellent life insurance benefits are provided.
• Opportunities for professional development, advanced training, and international conference attendance are encouraged.
• This role also provides a flexible working arrangement, combining the benefits of collaborative office-based work with the autonomy of remote work.
• Long-term career progression prospects within a stable and growing industry are significant.
• Join a team that values innovation and technical mastery in the heart of the Western Cape.