Senior Reservoir Engineer - Oil & Gas Exploration

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybride; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Executive-level salary

Private healthcare

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

International assignments

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a highly analytical Senior Reservoir Engineer to contribute to upstream operations, focusing on hydrocarbon potential and field development strategies.

You will leverage reservoir data and advanced simulation tools to optimize recovery and guide investment decisions, collaborating with geoscientists and engineers. The role offers leadership exposure and international opportunities, with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in reservoir engineering with exploration and development focus.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

Responsabilités

• Analyze reservoir performance, conduct decline curve analysis, and forecast future production rates.
• Develop and implement reservoir simulation models to assess recovery strategies and optimize field development plans.
• Perform volumetric calculations and resource assessments for exploration and appraisal opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production engineers to integrate subsurface data.
• Evaluate new technologies and methodologies for improved reservoir characterization and enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
• Prepare technical reports and present findings and recommendations to management and project teams.

Connaissances

Reservoir engineering

Data analysis

Communication skills

Formation

Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Outils

Eclipse

Petrel RE

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking exploration and production company, is seeking a highly analytical Senior Reservoir Engineer to contribute to their upstream operations, based in Pretoria . This role is crucial for evaluating hydrocarbon potential, optimizing field development strategies, and maximizing recovery from reservoirs. You will leverage advanced geological and engineering data to guide exploration and production activities, playing a key part in unlocking significant energy resources. The position offers an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to influence strategic decisions and drive exploration success within a dynamic and technologically advanced organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze reservoir performance, conduct decline curve analysis, and forecast future production rates.


• Develop and implement reservoir simulation models to assess recovery strategies and optimize field development plans.


• Perform volumetric calculations and resource assessments for exploration and appraisal opportunities.


• Collaborate closely with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production engineers to integrate subsurface data.


• Evaluate new technologies and methodologies for improved reservoir characterization and enhanced oil recovery (EOR).


• Prepare technical reports and present findings and recommendations to management and project teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering or a related field.


• Minimum of 10 years of experience in reservoir engineering , with a focus on exploration and development.


• Expertise in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, Petrel RE).


• Strong understanding of geology , petrophysics, and production engineering principles.


• Proven ability to perform complex economic evaluations and risk assessments.


• Excellent data analysis, interpretation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Very competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.


• Comprehensive private healthcare and retirement benefits.


• Generous allocation of paid time off.


• Access to cutting-edge exploration and simulation technologies.


• Significant opportunities for professional growth and international assignments.