Senior Reservoir Engineer – Production Optimization

Placements24

Bellville

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Reservoir Engineer to optimize production in Centurion, Gauteng. The role involves reservoir performance analysis, production forecasting, and economic evaluation to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.

You will work with cross-functional teams to implement management plans and stay ahead with data-driven strategies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in reservoir simulation, data analysis, and economic modeling, with a proven track record in Oil & Gas

Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering or a related geoscience discipline.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in reservoir engineering within the Oil & Gas sector.
Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, PETREL RE) and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement reservoir management plans to optimize production.
Perform reservoir simulation studies using industry-standard software.
Analyze production data, well logs, and core data to characterize reservoirs.
Forecast future production rates and hydrocarbon recovery.
Conduct economic evaluations of development projects and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) schemes.
Recommend well interventions, infill drilling, and production optimization strategies.
Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production engineers.
Prepare technical reports and present findings to management.
Monitor reservoir performance and update simulation models as new data becomes available.
Ensure adherence to company policies and industry best practices for reservoir engineering.