Reservoir Engineer
- Full-time
Company Description
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Reservoir Engineer to hire.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Inspecting the structural integrity of reservoirs, including reviewing water quality samples and inspecting for construction defects or damage due to natural disasters
- Conducting tests on new designs to ensure that they meet safety standards or are structurally sound
- Evaluating water quality in reservoirs to detect contamination by harmful bacteria or other pathogens
- Monitoring the status of equipment located at the reservoir site, such as pumps or valves
- Coordinating with other engineers to ensure that designs meet construction requirements
- Consulting with local government agencies to help plan for future growth in population or industrial activity
- Conduct reservoir surveillance and monitoring to evaluate well and reservoir behavior.
- Analyze and interpret reservoir data, including well logs, production data, and pressure transient analysis, to make informed recommendations.
- Collaborate with geoscientists, drilling engineers, and production engineers to integrate geological and engineering data for comprehensive reservoir understanding.
- Provide technical expertise in reservoir management, reservoir modeling, and well performance analysis.
- Evaluates costs and estimates the production capabilities and economic value of oil and gas wells, to evaluate the economic viability of potential drilling sites
- Perform economic evaluations and risk assessments to support decision-making processes.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in reservoir engineering.
Qualifications
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
- 10 to 15 years of experience in reservoir engineering.
- Proven expertise in reservoir simulation using industry-standard software (e.g., Eclipse, CMG, Petrel).
- Strong understanding of reservoir surveillance techniques and interpretation of reservoir data.
- Experience in implementing and optimizing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods.
- Proficient in reservoir management and reservoir modeling.
- Solid understanding of economic evaluations, risk assessments, and project economics.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSA)
- Capability to manage and lead reservoir engineering projects.
- In-depth knowledge of reservoir engineering principles, including reservoir simulation, fluid flow, well performance analysis, and material balance.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Creativity and out of the box thinking.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements, industry trends, and technological advancements.