WTS Energy - Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Reservoir Engineer
Location: Lagos
Job Summary
- Our client is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to join their team and lead reservoir engineering initiatives focused on optimizing oil and gas reservoir performance.
- This role is within a dynamic upstream oil and gas operator managing diverse reservoir environments and complex field development projects.
- The Senior Reservoir Engineer will conduct reservoir modeling and simulation studies, develop field development plans, and provide technical guidance to maximize recovery and economic outcomes.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and management of reservoir-related budgets and cost optimization are key aspects of the position.
- Candidates can expect to engage in advanced reservoir management strategies, contribute to commercialization efforts, and play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead reservoir engineering activities to assess, analyze, and optimize oil and gas reservoir performance, ensuring alignment with strategic field development goals.
- Conduct advanced reservoir simulation and modeling studies to accurately predict reservoir behavior, production rates, and long-term performance.
- Develop, implement, and continuously refine reservoir management strategies aimed at maximizing recovery, minimizing costs, and enhancing production efficiency.
- Design and optimize comprehensive field development plans, including drilling programs, well completion strategies, and production forecasting.
- Prepare timely and accurate quarterly production volume forecasts and reservoir engineering inputs to support economic evaluations and asset development decisions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with geologists, geophysicists, petrophysicists, production technologists, and other operational teams to deliver integrated reservoir optimization solutions.
- Perform reserve and resource estimations and reporting in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor ongoing reservoir performance, identify optimization opportunities, and recommend interventions to improve recovery and operational efficiency.
- Lead technical reporting, presentations, and communication of reservoir engineering findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and reservoir teams, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
- Manage reservoir engineering budgets, including software, testing, and data acquisition costs, while identifying opportunities for cost optimization.
- Conduct economic evaluations and cost-benefit analyses of reservoir management strategies and development plans to maximize net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR).
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- Professional Engineering (PE) License or equivalent certification demonstrating formal training and competency
- 8-12 years of reservoir engineering experience, including at least 8 years in senior or leadership roles within major international oil and gas organizations
- Proven expertise in reservoir simulation and modeling using industry-standard software such as ECLIPSE, CMG, or PETREL
- Extensive experience in reservoir management, field development planning, well intervention, and surveillance across diverse reservoir types (conventional, unconventional, offshore, mature fields)
- Strong techno-commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to support hydrocarbon field commercialization and development planning
- In-depth knowledge of reservoir engineering fundamentals including fluid dynamics, rock-fluid interactions, pressure transient analysis, well testing, and production optimization techniques
- Proficient in economic evaluation and financial modeling of reservoir development scenarios to maximize net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical information effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring junior engineers and leading multidisciplinary teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Post-graduate degree in Petroleum Engineering or related field
- Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives, timelines, and budgets
- Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in reservoir engineering
- Proven track record of technical contributions through publications or mentoring programs
- Strong project management and planning skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and additional reservoir engineering software tools
- Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards in engineering operations
- Personal attributes including problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, adaptability, teamwork orientation, and effective communication.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive professional development opportunities, including mentorship and technical guidance to support career progression toward leadership and commercial roles.
- Collaborative and multidisciplinary work environment fostering integration across subsurface, facilities, well engineering, and operations teams.
- Access to advanced reservoir engineering tools and software, enabling hands-on experience with industry-leading technologies.
- Commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring a safe and responsible workplace.
- Exposure to complex and diverse reservoir environments, providing challenging and rewarding technical experiences.
- Opportunities to contribute to strategic field development and commercialization projects with significant impact on company growth.
- Supportive culture that values effective communication, teamwork, and continuous learning.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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