Senior Reservoir Engineer

About the role

A recruitment consultancy is hiring a Senior Reservoir Engineer for one of its clients, a leading oil and gas organization based in Dubai, UAE. The client focuses on engineering, fabrication and advanced structural solutions, with a commitment to quality, digital transformation, BIM integration and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Perform reservoir engineering studies, including Reservoir Simulation, Decline Curve Analysis (DCA), Material Balance (MBAL), EOR/IOR screening, Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA) and Rate Transient Analysis (RTA)
• Build and maintain complex 3D compositional and black-oil numerical models to forecast reservoir performance and optimize Field Development Plans (FDPs)
• Conduct comprehensive reserves evaluations in line with PRMS/SEC standards, supporting the booking and certification of reserves
• Design optimal well trajectories and completions for multi-well drilling campaigns to improve initial production rates
• Develop and monitor waterflood optimization strategies to mitigate natural field decline and extend the economic life of assets
• Work closely with geoscientists and drilling teams to reduce subsurface uncertainties
• Present technical drilling proposals and development strategies to executive leadership and joint-venture partners

Required profile

• Degree in Petroleum Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in asset development, numerical reservoir simulation and reserves optimization across greenfield and brownfield projects
• Proven track record of maximizing hydrocarbon recovery and optimizing well placement through 3D reservoir simulation, MBAL and PTA

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Employee benefits as per UAE Labor Law