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
- Conduct reservoir studies and performance optimisation for mature large oil and gas fields
- Develop and execute field development plans using numerical reservoir simulation (black oil and compositional models)
- Perform history matching, forecasting, and reservoir performance monitoring
- Support monitoring and management of mature oil fields under waterflood
- Plan infill drilling and workover operations with detailed surveillance and optimisation strategies
- Conduct decline analysis, resource evaluation, classification, and booking according to PRMS
- Redevelop mature fields using EOR techniques
- Perform uncertainty analysis, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies
- Prepare technical reports, recommendations, and presentations for internal stakeholders
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum BSc in Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Applied Sciences, or equivalentMinimum 10 years’ experience as a Reservoir Engineer in the oil and gas industry; 15+ years preferredSignificant experience with numerical reservoir simulation, including Eclipse or equivalent softwareProven expertise in history matching, forecasting, field development planning, and reservoir monitoringStrong knowledge of mature field redevelopment, waterflood operations, and EOR methodsExpertise in decline analysis, resource evaluation, PRMS classification, and bookingExperience in uncertainty analysis and risk assessmentStrong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills#J-18808-Ljbffr