Reservoir Engineer I

Job Overview

You will participate in technical studies to enhance development and recovery for the assigned Al Shaheen reservoir(s), applying insights gained from post-mortems and well performance reports. You will aid in identifying and refining appraisal and development opportunities and contribute to field development projects within the Field Development Plan (FDP).

Organizational Context

This role reports directly to the Head of Reservoir Development & Growth within the Asset team, located in Doha, Qatar, operating standard office hours (five days a week).

Primary Responsibilities

• Support delivery of reservoir engineering studies supporting Field Development and Appraisal Plans under supervisory guidance.
• Assist in updating and maintaining comprehensive field reservoir models.
• Incorporate reservoir development and appraisal lessons into studies and model updates.
• Contribute inputs for Annual Reserves Reporting and Long-Term Production Planning for assigned reservoirs.
• Define dynamic appraisal and development requirements including subsurface studies to optimize recovery.
• Provide input to appraisal programs to unlock and mitigate risks for future developments.
• Support the maturation of dynamic pilots and their integration into reservoir development.
• Collaborate within cross-disciplinary teams to set field development targets and prepare FDP documentation and stakeholder reviews.
• Participate in geological and reservoir synthesis to improve understanding and update models accordingly.
• Offer reservoir engineering expertise for new initiatives such as workovers, new wells, and pilots, including defining project scopes and contributing to Basis of Design handoff to New Well Delivery teams.
• Engage closely with geophysicists, geologists, and reservoir specialists in building and refining static and dynamic reservoir models.
• Contribute to history matching of distinct field areas and overall full-field model updates focused on problematic zones.
• Provide accurate inputs and quality control for Annual Reserves Exercises and Long-Term Production forecasts for the Integrated Production Planning team.

Desired Competencies

• Effective delegation and clear communication.
• Ability to adapt and manage complex situations.
• Strong learning agility and a drive for innovation.
• Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
• Skill in developing others and capturing institutional knowledge.
• Focus on succession planning and talent development.
• Commitment to sustainability within operations.
• Capability to foster collaboration and a sense of community.
• Emphasis on safety, technical excellence, and achieving results.
• Lead by example aligned with company values.
• Strategic thinking and accountability with continuous improvement mindset.
• Stakeholder-oriented decision making and actions.

Educational Requirements

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s degree and preferably a Master’s in Reservoir Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum six years of experience in a subsurface organization.
• Proven capability working in multidisciplinary teams and cross-functional technical collaboration.
• Proficiency in stakeholder engagement at all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication, networking, and teamwork skills.