Senior Reservoir Engineer (Simulation)

Job description / Role

JOB PURPOSE & SCOPE

-a. Conducts mathematical and simulation studies to determine optimum methods of oil recovery and reservoir resource management or respond to changes in well/reservoir performance. Participates in simulation studies and reviews objectives with Reservoir Engineering Coordinator and/or Team Leader to establish study parameters such as test and data required and reviews progress and modifies acquisitions as necessary. Supervises and provides guidelines to Reservoir Engineers involved in interpreting test data from wells, such as drill-stem tests, flow and build-up tests, core analyses and various production test data utilized in studies.

b. Directs and participates in well surveillance activities and reservoir definition and behavior prediction of assigned reservoir. Establishes test and production objectives for each well and ensures proper surveillance and well-file completion. Includes approving development and production testing proposals, generally reviewing such tests and analyses and ensuring the consolidation, reporting and well-file updating of the team’s work and studies relating to individual wells. Participates in the annual production logging campaign planning and preparing reservoir engineering requirements for workover and completion operations.

c. Participates in the definition of contracted special field testing related to reservoir engineering. Includes defining scope of special test for Reservoir Engineering, preparing specifications, evaluating bids and recommending final award and contract features as assigned. Monitors contractor compliance with contract terms and schedules and details progress and performance in regular activity reports. Also reviews invoices to recommend payment or adjustment as appropriate.

d. Recommends reservoir areas and program features for pilot studies of various oil recovery enhancement techniques. Includes presenting fully justifies proposals for field trials of various techniques, such as water or gas injection methods, acid fractures or additional performance. Monitors results over scheduled trial life and reports findings and recommendations to other team members outlining estimated impact of enhancement on the field or reservoir.

e. Directs and participates in defining the scope and content of in-house and/or contractor reservoir studies used to assist in determining well behavior and optimum recovery methods required to maximize efficient and cost effective oil production. Includes, establishing program specifications to accomplish agreed goals and required output, reviewing available in-house or vendor resources and preparing tender documents, reviewing and evaluating bids and monitoring contractor performance through to project completion where contractors are used for such studies.

f. Directs less experienced reservoir engineers or carries out more complex computerized simulation studies as required. Includes providing advice and assistance to reservoir engineers carrying out studies and simulations, such as advising on appropriate data, input and analyses of results, carries out major or complex simulation studies as necessary and participates in team efforts to produce major studies. Reviews and/or prepares simulation study progress reports and ensures adherence to Company and professional standards and procedures for such studies.

REMUNERATION:

An attractive remuneration will be negotiated with the successful candidates and will be in line with a competitive industry standard.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelors Degree in Science or Engineering.

At least 12 years broad reservoir engineering including at least 5 years in reservoir simulation, including experience with EOR simulation techniques.

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