Senior Reservoir Engineer - Oil & Gas Exploration

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Training & development

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, seeks a Senior Reservoir Engineer to lead reservoir characterization, performance analysis, and optimization strategies across upstream oil and gas assets. The role requires advanced simulation skills and collaboration with geoscientists, drilling, and production engineers.

The position offers a hybrid work model balancing on-site collaboration with remote flexibility, and opportunities for mentorship and international assignments within the energy

Qualifications

• 8+ years of upstream oil & gas reservoir engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Eclipse, Petrel RE, or CMG.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment in Stellenbosch.

Responsibilities

• Characterize reservoirs using geoscience and engineering data.
• Perform decline curve analysis, material balance, and simulations.
• Develop reservoir management strategies to maximize recovery.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling and production engineers.
• Mentor junior reservoir engineers in Stellenbosch.
• Prepare technical reports for management and stakeholders.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Reservoir simulation

Uncertainty analysis

Data analysis

Technical mentorship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Eclipse

Petrel RE

CMG

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and established player in the upstream energy sector, is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to bolster their team in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. This role is central to evaluating and maximizing the hydrocarbon potential of exploration and production assets. You will be responsible for reservoir characterization, performance analysis, and developing strategies for optimal recovery. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of reservoir engineering principles, advanced simulation techniques, and data analysis applied to complex geological settings. This position offers a hybrid work model, combining essential on-site collaboration with remote flexibility. Join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of exploration and production in the energy industry, contributing to vital energy security initiatives within South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization studies using geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Perform decline curve analysis, material balance calculations, and reservoir simulation to predict future performance.
• Develop and implement reservoir management strategies to optimize production and recovery rates.
• Identify and evaluate new drilling opportunities and infill drilling candidates.
• Perform economic evaluations and uncertainty assessments for various development scenarios.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production engineers to ensure integrated field development.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in reservoir engineering and energy exploration.
• Mentor junior reservoir engineers and contribute to the technical development of the team in Stellenbosch.
• Ensure all reservoir engineering activities align with safety and environmental standards.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Master's or PhD is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in reservoir engineering within the upstream oil and gas sector.
• Proven experience in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, Petrel RE, CMG).
• Strong understanding of reservoir fluid properties, rock mechanics, and well test analysis.
• Experience with probabilistic methods and uncertainty analysis in reservoir assessment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Experience working with diverse datasets and geological models.
• Familiarity with the South African oil and gas landscape is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing remote and office-based tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package, including performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life insurance, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training, professional development, and international assignments.
• Hybrid work arrangement promoting work-life balance.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects in the energy exploration and production domain.
• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and technical excellence in Stellenbosch.