Senior Subsurface Engineer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 in Mbombela (Nelspruit) seeks a Senior Subsurface Engineer to maximize hydrocarbon asset value through reservoir characterization, production performance analysis and handling subsurface uncertainties. The role blends on-site and remote work in a dynamic Oil & Gas environment.

You will collaborate with geoscientists, production engineers, and drilling teams to develop field development plans, perform reserve calculations, and evaluate development options.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team.
• Strong problem-solving and data interpretation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage subsurface models and reservoir characterization.
• Perform reserve calculations and forecast production.
• Evaluate development options and economic viability.
• Identify strategies for production optimization and EOR.
• Prepare reports and present technical recommendations to stakeholders.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly competent Senior Subsurface Engineer to join their team near Nelspruit . This integral role focuses on maximizing the value of hydrocarbon assets through expert analysis of reservoir characteristics, production performance, and subsurface uncertainties. You will collaborate closely with geoscientists, production engineers, and drilling teams to develop and execute robust field development strategies. This position offers the chance to apply cutting-edge techniques in a dynamic Oil & Gas environment, contributing to significant projects with a blend of on-site and remote work .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage subsurface models, including static and dynamic reservoir characterization.
• Perform reserve calculations, forecast production, and evaluate economic viability of development options.
• Identify and implement strategies for production optimization and enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
• Assess and manage subsurface risks associated with exploration and production activities.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and present technical recommendations to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in subsurface engineering, encompassing reservoir, production, and geosciences integration.
• Strong proficiency in reservoir simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of petroleum systems, reservoir management, and drilling operations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaborative skills, adaptable to a hybrid role in Nelspruit .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement planning, and insurance benefits.
• Support for ongoing professional development and certifications.
• Flexible work arrangements incorporating hybrid work expectations.
• Engaging work within the crucial Oil & Gas sector.