Exploration and Production

Sr Reservoir Engineer

CompanyLarge International O&G OperatorExperience11-15 years
Date of posting2008-06-23 9:46Salary indicationCompetitive
CategoryExploration and ProductionStart dateImmediate
RegionEuropeDurationLong Term, Permanent
CountryNetherlands
LocationNetherlands
Description A large International Oil and Gas operator is looking for a Sr Reservoir Engineer to join their team in the Netherlands.

They are looking for a Senior Reservoir Engineer to be part of the Recovery of Difficult Hydrocarbons Project, conducting research into Heavy Oil (HVO) and Extra-Heavy Oil (XHVO)

As a Senior Reservoir Engineer, you’ll be accountable for:

• Developing mastery in recovery processes associated with HVO and XHVO recovery
• Numerical modeling of recovery processes in reservoirs with no injectivity, below and above the fracture pressure gradient
• Contributing in the evaluation of results from field trials, joint industry ventures and universities which may provide valuable inputs into designing and modeling future field development optimisation, with cooperation from surveillance and stimulation teams
• Understanding the economics of XHVO production and the impact of technology in reducing the unit technical cost
• Executing portions of or entire R&D projects, always with clear deliverables and ensuring that these are deployed in the field
• Active participation in setting the EOR strategy
• The onboarding and coaching of junior staff.
SkillsEducation
- Masters / Phd in petroleum engineering or a related science or engineering discipline
- Significant experience of reservoir engineering, particularly in areas such as simulation, field development optimisation and research.
- In-depth knowledge of reservoir modeling and simulation techniques is essential
- Experience of production stimulation and operational environments.

The following is also important:
• Excellent business-focused team working skills
• Experience of managing experimental work and laboratories with a strong emphasis on HSE
• The ability to lead across multiple sites (Houston, Rijswijk, etc.) and multiple organisations
• The ability to lead complex change management efforts
• Stakeholder management and relationship building skills, as you’ll be working with senior leaders in EP, third parties, government and national oil companies.
RemarksThe salary will be a local package in the Netherlands.
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