Reservoir Engineer

1. Senior technical member of sub-surface team Responsible for Reservoir Engineering, Dynamic Modelling, Well Performance, Production Forecasting, Integrated Production System
2. Evaluate the production potential of a reservoir by simulating fluid flow phase behavior and reservoir physical properties.
3. Deliver the information need to make safer, optimal, long-term production decisions for each reservoir
4. Technical support for Reservoir Formation and Testing Services where analysis of data requires having a broad knowledge of the product line's tools and/or services.
5. Advise on service companies choice and contract negotiation.
6. Support Integrated subsurface team in developing logging and other analysis programs to meet formation evaluation needs Work with static modeller, Petrophysicist and Drilling Engineers & QC of model building and uncertainty modelling to ensure consistent models that are fit for purpose for Well re-entry plans, well intervention plans and field development planning. Liaison with G&G to ensure proper links between static and dynamic work
7. Support the subsurface team for the maturation of exploration, appraisal and development targets in shallow marine offshore Nigeria
8. Input to field data gathering and reservoir monitoring program (WRM, WRFM etc).
9. Present results internally to management and externally to partners (government and other third parties). Liaise with partners to resolve technical issues.
10. Help build and maintain accurate and comprehensive databases of data gathered in conjunction with geoscience team members.
11. Ensure all work is carried out to appropriate standards and in accordance with international best practice and internal processes
12. Contribute to geological training and mentoring of junior staff and secondees

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Generate Dynamic modelling using state of the art technology and proffer Short and long term production forecasts based both on DCA and dynamic modelling
2. Provide Field development plan and Reserves estimation. Participation in internal and external reserves audit.
3. Evaluate and communicate numerical analysis uncertainties feeding into additional data acquisition plans and capture in uncertainty analysis and reservoir modelling.
4. Prepare supporting Reservoir Engineering documentation on infill or further development drilling opportunities, including presentations, well proposals, and well diaries as required.
5. Align technical activities with business objectives to ensure timely delivery of fit for purpose solutions. Present recommendations to management, peer reviews and partners.
6. Mentor Junior and Graduate Engineers as required.
7. Reinforce best practices in Petrophysics, log analysis techniques and workflows in subsurface/Geoscience team
8. Provide high quality Petrophysical and geological evaluations, reservoir and well correlations to the subsurface Team. Participate actively in geo-steering and drilling operations
9. Define field data acquisition programs & field monitoring, including wireline, LWD, coring and fluid sampling in collaboration with other members of the team.
10. Provide technical assistance to other team members

Requirements

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum 10-15 years’ cognate experience in oil/gas industry with 7-10 years’ solid experience in reservoir dynamic modelling
2. Knowledge of reservoir dynamic modelling skills and simulation including integration of PVT, MDT/RFT data, and reservoir engineering information for dynamic reservoir simulation, volumetric assessments and well plan.
3. Broad RE/Petroleum/Production experience, with specific in-depth experience in oil field development, production technology, Drilling, Reservoir and Petroleum Engineering.
4. Detailed back ground in Non fractured and fractured clastic reservoir management.
5. Experience of international and culturally diversified environments
6. Expert in Eclipse and/or CMG. Other RE/PE software used for Simulation Optimization

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

Business Skills

1. Strong Well operational skills and experience.
2. Self-starter, team player, possesses strong analytical and communication skills, and enjoys working in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
3. Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new approaches. Adapts style and uses persuasion in delivering messages.
4. Align technical objectives to business & project drivers. Excellent verbal, written, listening and influencing skills
5. Ability to multi-task, plan and prioritise between competing projects, React quickly & flexibly to changing circumstances
6. Seek ways to find and apply best practice Adopt a pragmatic, fit for purpose approach Open, honest & reliable

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development