Senior Subsurface Engineer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 2,078,000 - 3,357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Subsurface Engineer to join a fully remote technical team, focusing on optimizing the performance of global Oil & Gas assets. The role requires deep expertise in reservoir behavior, well performance, and production optimization, delivered from a home office.

You will analyze complex subsurface data, develop innovative solutions, and provide expert technical guidance to asset teams worldwide.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum 8 years of subsurface engineering experience in Oil & Gas.
• Expertise in reservoir simulation and production forecasting.
• Proficiency with industry-standard subsurface software.
• Strong analytical and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct integrated subsurface studies encompassing geology, reservoir engineering, and production.
• Develop and manage reservoir models to predict performance and support field development planning.
• Optimize production rates through well interventions, artificial lift selection, and enhancement techniques.
• Analyze well test data and production logs to understand reservoir connectivity and fluid flow.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and production maximization.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide expert technical advice to operational teams.

Skills

Reservoir engineering

Reservoir simulation

Production forecasting

Optimization techniques

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Geology

Tools

Industry-standard subsurface software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Subsurface Engineer to join their fully remote technical team, focusing on optimizing the performance of their global Oil & Gas assets. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of reservoir behavior, well performance, and production optimization strategies. You will be instrumental in analyzing complex subsurface data, developing innovative solutions, and providing expert technical guidance to asset teams worldwide, all from the convenience of your home office. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your extensive subsurface expertise in a flexible, remote-first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct integrated subsurface studies encompassing geology, reservoir engineering, and production.
• Develop and manage reservoir models to predict performance and support field development planning.
• Optimize production rates through well interventions, artificial lift selection, and enhancement techniques.
• Analyze well test data and production logs to understand reservoir connectivity and fluid flow.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and production maximization.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide expert technical advice to operational teams.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in subsurface engineering roles within the Oil & Gas industry .
• Proven expertise in reservoir simulation, production forecasting, and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency with industry-standard subsurface software suites.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills are crucial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and remote working status.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working hours.
• Budget for professional development, including courses and conferences.
• The freedom and flexibility of a fully remote position.