Senior Reservoir Engineer

Senior Reservoir Engineer

Terra Energy Services Nigeria Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Reservoir Engineer to support reservoir evaluation, dynamic modelling and field development decision-making across upstream oil and gas assets. The role involves building and quality-assuring reservoir simulation models, conducting reservoir surveillance and performance analysis, and providing technical input into field development, reserves and investment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Build, update, history-match and quality-assure reservoir simulation models and dynamic studies.
• Conduct material balance, pressure transient, decline curve and reservoir surveillance analyses to evaluate reservoir performance.
• Develop depletion strategies, production forecasts and reserves/resource estimates.
• Evaluate infill drilling, workover, well intervention and field development opportunities under uncertainty.
• Support Field Development Plans (FDPs), reserves reviews, business planning and investment decision processes.
• Integrate geological, petrophysical, production, pressure and well data to develop robust reservoir interpretations and recommendations.
• Provide reservoir engineering input and technical assurance throughout field development and production planning activities.
• Assess reservoir performance, identify production opportunities and recommend appropriate optimisation strategies.
• Perform uncertainty and risk analysis to support technical and commercial decision-making.
• Prepare clear technical reports, studies, presentations and recommendations for management and multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Participate in multidisciplinary technical reviews and contribute to effective resolution of reservoir and production challenges.
• Maintain appropriate technical documentation, models, assumptions and study results in accordance with company requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry, with strong upstream Exploration & Production (E&P) exposure.
• Demonstrable experience in reservoir engineering, dynamic modelling, reservoir surveillance and production forecasting.
• Practical experience supporting field development, reserves evaluation and production optimisation activities.
• Strong understanding of reservoir engineering principles, field performance evaluation and uncertainty management.
• Good knowledge of applicable HSE requirements, operational controls, technical procedures and documentation standards.
• Membership of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) or relevant professional engineering body is desirable.
• A postgraduate qualification in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering or a related discipline will be an advantage.

How to Apply To apply for this position, please send your CV and a covering letter to the email address below, quoting the job title in the subject line to careers@terranig.com