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Senior Reservoir Engineer

Location
United Kingdom,--Aberdeen
Job Contract
Contract
Job Type
Full Time
Reference No.
JO0000017598

Our Client an Oil and Gas Company is seeking a Senior Reservoir Engineer to join their team in Aberdeen on an initial 12 month contract.

Working within the Subsurface team in Aberdeen, you will integrate production and reservoir data to identify value-adding opportunities, optimise field performance and support development activities across the wider portfolio. Your analysis and technical expertise will help inform key operational and strategic decisions.


This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong Communication and the ability to build trusted relationships across disciplines, as well as with joint venture partners and regulatory bodies. Working with Operations, Wells and Commercial teams, you will help ensure robust technical assurance, effective management of subsurface risk and uncertainty, and delivery of high-quality outcomes built on Respect and integrity.

As a senior technical professional, you will contribute to reservoir engineering best practice, promote continuous Learning, and demonstrate Empowerment & Accountability through sound judgement, technical leadership and a focus on creating long-term value across the Client’s assets.

The Client are looking for a collaborative and commercially aware reservoir engineering professional with the technical expertise and leadership skills to influence reservoir management decisions.

Key Responsibilities


Lead reservoir engineering activities for the Client’s assets, supporting effective reservoir management and field optimisation.


Build, maintain and interpret reservoir simulation models to support forecasting and opportunity identification.


Communicate reservoir performance, risks and uncertainties clearly to support business decision-making.


Work collaboratively across Subsurface, Wells, Operations and Commercial teams to deliver integrated outcomes.


Provide technical assurance and present recommendations to management, joint venture partners and regulatory stakeholders.


Support development projects and business growth opportunities across the wider portfolio.

Experience & Qualifications
* Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related discipline.
* Extensive reservoir engineering experience
* Strong experience using reservoir engineering and simulation software, including Eclipse,

Petroleum Experts and Harmony.
* Proven ability to manage complex, integrated subsurface workflows and deliver high-quality

technical outputs.
* Excellent technical communication, report writing and presentation skills.
* Strong understanding of reservoir performance, production optimisation, commercial drivers

and value creation.

Senior Recruitment Specialist

Jan Kriel
01224 628 227
jkriel@strategic-resources.co.uk
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