About the Role Our client, a prominent international energy company with significant operations, is seeking an experienced Senior Upstream Oil & Gas Reservoir Engineer to join their Kimberley-based team. This hybrid role offers a blend of essential on-site collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing for strategic contributions to critical reservoir management and development projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing reservoir performance, developing production strategies, and optimizing hydrocarbon recovery from oil and gas assets. This position demands advanced technical skills in reservoir simulation, data analysis, and project economics. If you are a seasoned reservoir engineer with a proven track record in the upstream sector, seeking to apply your expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment, this opportunity is ideal. Join a company committed to responsible resource development and energy innovation.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyze reservoir performance data (production rates, pressure, fluid properties) to understand reservoir behavior.
- Develop and implement optimized reservoir management strategies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery.
- Build and utilize reservoir simulation models to predict future performance and evaluate development scenarios.
- Perform economic evaluations for development projects, including risked reserves and project profitability assessments.
- Identify opportunities for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and other recovery improvement techniques.
- Conduct uncertainty analysis and provide recommendations for risk mitigation.
- Collaborate with drilling, production,



and geosciences teams to ensure integrated asset development.
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and joint venture partners.
- Mentor junior reservoir engineers and contribute to the technical development of the team.
- Stay current with advancements in reservoir engineering technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. A Master's degree is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in upstream oil and gas reservoir engineering.
- Proven expertise in reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, INTERSECT, CMG).
- Strong understanding of reservoir characterization, fluid flow in porous media, and material balance calculations.
- Experience with production forecasting, decline curve analysis, and economic evaluation tools.
- Familiarity with enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a dynamic workplace.
- Proficiency in relevant software suites and data analysis tools.

Benefits

- Competitive annual salary of R .
- Hybrid work model offering excellent work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
- Significant opportunities for career progression and international exposure.
- Performance-based bonuses and annual incentive plans.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and industry expertise.
- Engaging work environment within a respected energy leader.

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