Job Title: Senior Reservoir Engineer
Contract: 1-year secondment (with potential extension)
Location: Qatar
Work Schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off, 8 hours per day
Overview
A leading oil and gas operator is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to support mature oil and gas fields. The role focuses on reservoir performance optimisation, field redevelopment, and numerical reservoir simulation to maximise production and value. This is a residential role with hands-on involvement in field studies, infill drilling planning, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct reservoir studies and performance optimisation for mature large oil and gas fields
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Develop and execute field development plans using numerical reservoir simulation (black oil and compositional models)
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Perform history matching, forecasting, and reservoir performance monitoring
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Support monitoring and management of mature oil fields under waterflood
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Plan infill drilling and workover operations with detailed surveillance and optimisation strategies
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Conduct decline analysis, resource evaluation, classification, and booking according to PRMS
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Redevelop mature fields using EOR techniques
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Perform uncertainty analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies
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Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and presentations for internal stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience
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Minimum BSc in Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Applied Sciences, or equivalent
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Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Reservoir Engineer in the oil and gas industry; 15+ years preferred
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Significant experience with numerical reservoir simulation, including Eclipse or equivalent software
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Proven expertise in history matching, forecasting, field development planning, and reservoir monitoring
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Strong knowledge of mature field redevelopment, waterflood operations, and EOR methods
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Expertise in decline analysis, resource evaluation, PRMS classification, and booking
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Experience in uncertainty analysis and risk assessment
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills