Senior Reservoir Engineer: Optimize Oil & Gas Production

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Medical coverage

Training & development

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa invites a seasoned Reservoir Engineer to optimize hydrocarbon production from Gauteng reservoirs. You will analyze performance, develop development plans, and forecast reserves to maximize value.

The role requires a degree in Petroleum Engineering, 5+ years upstream experience, and proficiency with ECLIPSE/PETREL RE and data analysis tools. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of reservoir engineering experience.
• Proficiency in ECLIPSE, PETREL RE and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, petrophysics, and well test analysis.
• Experience with EOR techniques is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze reservoir data to assess potential and performance.
• Develop development plans including well placement, injection strategies, and forecasting.
• Conduct decline curve analysis, material balance, and reservoir simulations.
• Monitor production metrics and adjust strategies to optimize recovery.
• Prepare reserve reports and economic evaluations for fields.
• Collaborate with geoscientists, engineers, and management on development plans.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

ECLIPSE

PETREL RE

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa invites a seasoned Reservoir Engineer to optimize hydrocarbon production from Gauteng reservoirs. You will analyze performance, develop development plans, and forecast reserves to maximize value.

The role requires a degree in Petroleum Engineering, 5+ years upstream experience, and proficiency with ECLIPSE/PETREL RE and data analysis tools. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.