Senior Reservoir Engineer - Strategic Modeling & Growth

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Private healthcare

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

International assignments

Job summary

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.

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.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Eclipse

Petrel RE

Job description

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.