Senior Engineer, Reservoir

Job description / Role

ADNOC is one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for the growth and diversification of the United Arab Emirates.

Our diverse family of more than 50,000 employees is made up of over 100 different nationalities. People from different backgrounds, with unique perspectives and wide-ranging skillsets, who share a collective responsibility: to enable and accelerate progress, both here in the UAE and across the globe.

Here at ADNOC, we go beyond business as usual. We do things differently, challenge convention, and embrace new ways of thinking. This is what defines and differentiates us.

By working together every day, we're bringing energy to life.

Al Dhafra overview:

We are a young and emerging upstream member of ADNOC Group, focused on unlocking undeveloped oil and gas potential in the UAE.

Al Dhafra Petroleum is a dynamic and efficient upstream company with a mandate to maximize the UAE's natural resources. Our shareholders are ADNOC, which owns 60% of the company, with Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) and GS Energy owning the remaining 40%.

JOB PURPOSE:

Takes lead role in the initial build and maintenance of the active Marginal Full field dynamic simulation models based on new and evolving Geo-model builds.

Build reservoir simulation models (Full Field & Sector) to ensure latest reservoir and other data and knowledge are "tried and tested" in the test models before being rolled over to the operational Full Field model.

Provides up dated HCIIP and single well production forecasts to be used in economic analyses.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

JOB SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Utilities reservoir simulation models based Geo-model and fluid uncertainties to refine estimates in field total and field accessible HCIIP.
- Identify and manage key sub surface uncertainties.
- Work closely with Reservoir Studies Geologist to identify optional method and degree of up-scaling from Geo-model to Dynamic model.
- Constructs sector models to assist in understanding the impact of reservoir heterogeneity, fractures and other reservoir properties may have on well production.
- Integrate results of all existing well test data, PVT fluids analysis, SCAL and routine core analysis into reservoir model.
- Ensures the smooth transfer of new Full Field model builds based on Geo-models updates to Development REs.
- To identify reservoir engineers' skills gaps and training needs, organize reservoir and petroleum engineering training courses.
- To offer technical advice, practical help, and assistance to staff as and when required, concerning reservoir or multi-disciplinary studies.
- Follow all relevant operational procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
- Ensure compliance to 100 % HSE policy in all aspects of the professional delivery.
- Works in accordance with the established Company Policy and Procedures
- Provide Reservoir Engineering inputs for Delineation, Development, Appraisal & Workover Well Prognosis
- To be able to generate a quick economic model to predict economical outlook for any CFDP or FDP
- Staying up to date with the latest software developments and new applications which are of potential value to the Division.
- Stimulate subordinates and contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of Sub Surface Division systems, processes and practices taking into account "international best practice", improvement of business processed, cost reduction and productivity improvement.

GENERIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

Supervision
- Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives, train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Budgets
- Provide input for preparation of the Section / Department budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
- Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Implement approved Section/ Department policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Section's/ Department work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Performance Management
- Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Section / Department in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation and Continuous improvement
- Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
- Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability
- Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal
- Reports directly to Line manager, Reservoir Engineering Specialist and other team members in the department and division regarding project execution.

External
- Frequent contacts with OPCO staff, on joint studies or sub surface projects carried out by the OPCOs.
- Occasional contacts with consultants and contractors on projects carried out for Al Dhafra.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification
- Minimum BSc Reservoir/ Petroleum Engineering.

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
- Minimum 8 - 12 years Reservoir Engineering experience, including proficiency with simulation software (PSIM, Eclipse); volumetric analysis; material balance; well performance & monitoring; risk & uncertainty analysis.
- Recent hands-on expertise of Full Filed sector simulation modelling, sensitivity analysis.
- Large development project experience. Oil and Gas in Middle East experience is a plus.

Professional Certifications
- Course certificates from core area of Reservoir Engineering.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Demonstrated high end user skills of Reservoir simulation software e.g., Petrel (preferred).
- Showed experience in operational data acquisition such as pressure sampling, fluid sampling, well testing.
- Familiar with standard software for well testing interpretation, well modelling and fluid characterization.
- Proficient in English

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Interpersonal and communication skills.
- Decision-making and prioritizing abilities.

About the Company

We are one of the world's leading energy producers, and a primary catalyst for Abu Dhabi’s growth and diversification.

We operate across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, through a network of fully-integrated businesses, with interests that range from exploration, production, storage, refining and distribution, to the development of a wide-range of petrochemical products.

Since 1971, we have created thousands of jobs, driven the growth of a diverse knowledge-based economy, and played a key role in Abu Dhabi’s global emergence.

Today, we continue to look for new and innovative ways to maximize the value of our resources, pioneering those approaches and technologies that will ensure we are able to meet the demands of an ever-changing energy market, and continue to have a positive impact on the Abu Dhabi economy for generations to come.