Senior Reservoir Engineer - Subsurface Asset Management

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Reservoir Engineer in Johannesburg, Gauteng to lead subsurface asset management, reservoir evaluation, development, and optimization to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong skills in reservoir simulation and economic evaluation, and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while staying abreast of new technologies and methodologies in reservoir engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years in reservoir engineering with field development experience.
• Experience with Eclipse, CMG, and Petrel RE for simulations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Characterize reservoirs using geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Build dynamic reservoir simulations to forecast performance.
• Optimize well performance and plan interventions.
• Develop field development plans and production forecasts.
• Assess and select EOR methods for mature fields.
• Perform economic evaluations and risk analysis.
• Collaborate with geologists, drilling, production engineers, and management.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to partners.
• Stay updated on new reservoir engineering technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Reservoir simulation

Economic evaluation

Decline curve analysis

EOR methods

Team mentorship

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Eclipse

CMG

Petrel RE

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent entity in the global oil and gas sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to lead subsurface asset management efforts in Johannesburg, Gauteng . This crucial role involves the comprehensive evaluation, development, and optimization of oil and gas reservoirs to maximize hydrocarbon recovery and ensure economic viability. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of reservoir engineering principles, fluid flow in porous media, and advanced simulation techniques. You will be responsible for performing reservoir characterization, developing production strategies, forecasting future performance, and recommending enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods. This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on diverse reservoir assets, contributing significantly to the company's strategic objectives and profitability through expert subsurface analysis and management. Your technical acumen will drive optimal asset performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed reservoir characterization using geological, geophysical, and engineering data.
• Develop and execute dynamic reservoir simulation models to predict future performance and test development scenarios.
• Optimize well performance and identify opportunities for intervention (e.g., workovers, artificial lift).
• Develop and manage field development plans, including drilling strategies and production forecasts.
• Evaluate and recommend Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) methods for mature fields.
• Perform economic analysis and uncertainty assessments for reservoir development projects.
• Collaborate closely with geologists, drilling engineers, production engineers, and management.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and joint venture partners.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in reservoir engineering.
• Mentor junior reservoir engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team in Johannesburg .

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, or a related Engineering or Geoscience discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in reservoir engineering, with a strong track record in field development and management.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, CMG, Petrel RE).
• Strong understanding of reservoir characterization techniques, fluid properties, and phase behavior.
• Experience with production forecasting, decline curve analysis, and economic evaluation tools.
• Familiarity with various Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package, including an attractive base salary, performance bonuses, and long-term incentive plans.
• Comprehensive benefits include excellent medical coverage, retirement savings plans, and relocation assistance.
• This role presents a significant opportunity to influence the direction of major oil and gas assets, working from our offices in Johannesburg .
• Professional development and continuous learning are strongly encouraged.
• Join a globally recognized leader in the energy sector committed to technical excellence and innovation.