Senior Reservoir Engineer Development
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About the Role
KBR seeks a Senior Reservoir Engineer for the Majnoon Field Development team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves reservoir modeling, FDP execution, and concept selection. Requires 15+ years experience, expertise in Eclipse/Intersect, and a Master's in Petroleum Engineering.
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Responsibilities
- Perform fit for purpose and detailed dynamic flow simulations in support of FDP execution strategy and project specific modeling
- Perform reservoirs, wells and field performance analyses, history matching and long term production forecasting
- Actively participate in WRFM field reviews to assess adequacy of FDP execution plan
- Establish PVT register and fluid specifications for oil, gas, produced water and injection water
- Work closely with development team to ensure technical integration between subsurface, wells engineering, process and disciplines engineering
- Obtain technical assurance sign off on own work prior to finalise Concept Selection Report and Basis of Design
- Provide technical assurance on reservoir engineering work to WRFM and field studies teams
- Establish best practices, workflows, and standards across reservoir engineering discipline
- Guide wells, process and discipline engineers on uncertainties and limitations of reservoir modeling output
- Assist WRFM and field studies team on production forecasting, decline curve analysis, material balance, and nodal analyses when required
- Support short and long term hydrocarbon production strategies
- Assist PE Manager with annual reserves certification (1P/2P/3P) and SPE PRMS compliance
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or Reservoir Engineering (mandatory)
- PhD in Petroleum/Reservoir Engineering (preferred)
- Typically 15+ years in reservoir or petroleum engineering
- Minimum 5 years specifically in integrated (subsurface/surface) FDP studies and project maturation in the front end
- Experience in FDP execution strategy development or hydrocarbons maturation planning
- Experience in FEED support
- Demonstrated experience with major oil & gas reservoirs (carbonate/clastic, conventional/unconventional)
- Strong background in field development, simulation, and reserves evaluation
- Expertise in conventional reservoir simulation (e.g., Eclipse, Intersect)
- Experience in running PetroVR is required
- Proficiency in production optimization tools (e.g., Prosper, GAP, MBAL)
- Good understanding of reservoir surveillance and modelling capabilities
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Job Description
- Position Title: Senior Reservoir Engineer
- Department: Majnoon Field Development
- Reports To: Development Manager
- Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Employment Type: Full time, Contract
About the Field Development Team
- The Field Development team’s purpose is to translate the Majnoon Field Development Plan into an executable plan, whereby a series of capital projects are defined and matured to the Front End Engineering Design stage (FEED).
- The integrated field development team is composed of a petroleum architect, conceptual engineers, discipline engineers, well engineers, reservoir engineers and project services specialists.
Role Purpose
- The Senior Reservoir Engineer is a key contributor in developing and updating the FDP execution plan document.
- Before any project is kicked off, the RE will assess the adequacy of the current FDP execution plan, and specific scope and timing of the project.
- Once projects have been kicked off, the Sr RE will perform all the required dynamic flow modeling, fit for purpose and full field modeling, inclusive of IPSM modeling.
- During the conceptual engineering phase, the Sr RE will contribute to optimize the selected concept and freeze the functional requirements.
- During the FEED phase, the Sr RE will assist the FEED team on clarifying all the profiles, PVT specifications and functional requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Reservoir Modeling: Perform fit for purpose and detailed dynamic flow simulations; perform reservoirs, wells and field performance analyses; actively participate in WRFM field reviews.
- Technical Leadership & Governance: Obtain technical assurance sign off; provide technical assurance on reservoir engineering work; establish best practices, workflows, and standards.
- Production Optimization: Assist on production forecasting, decline curve analysis, material balance, and nodal analyses; support short and long term hydrocarbon production strategies.
- Reserves Management: Assist PE Manager with annual reserves certification; interface with internal and external auditors for reserves reporting.
- Data & Technology: Implement strict data management procedures; oversee data quality assurance, interpretation, and integration into models.
- HSE & Risk Management: Ensure all activities comply with corporate HSE and regulatory standards; lead subsurface risk assessments and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering or Reservoir Engineering (mandatory); PhD preferred.
- Experience: Typically 15+ years in reservoir or petroleum engineering; minimum 5 years in integrated FDP studies and project maturation; experience in FDP execution strategy development or FEED support advantageous; demonstrated experience with major oil & gas reservoirs; site experience in Middle E
- Technical Skills: Expertise in conventional reservoir simulation (Eclipse, Intersect); experience in running PetroVR required; proficiency in production optimization tools (Prosper, GAP, MBAL); good understanding of reservoir surveillance, well testing, pressure transient analysis, flow assurance, a
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