JOB OVERVIEW:

A Reservoir Engineer’s role is to understand the fluid flow within the subsurface. This is important during the development and production of oil and gas reservoirs and ensures that the oil retrieved is done so with a high economic recovery.

The most prevalent form a Reservoir Engineer uses are numerical models to help understand the complex fluid flow phenomena within hydrocarbon systems.  However, to do so, there is a large amount of data management, preparation and analysis work that needs to be done to get to the actual modeling.  Reservoir Engineers may also be in charge of reserves estimation for an exploration and production company.

Reservoir engineers are pioneers in the realm of enhanced oil recovery (EOR), constantly pushing the boundaries to unlock additional reserves from mature or challenging reservoirs. They spearhead innovative techniques such as water flooding, gas injection, and thermal methods, orchestrating intricate processes to coax every last drop of hydrocarbon from the reservoir's depths.

In addition to their technical acumen, reservoir engineers are adept collaborators, working closely with multidisciplinary teams of geologists, drilling engineers, and production specialists. They provide invaluable insights and strategic direction, shaping reservoir development plans, optimizing well placements, and fine-tuning production strategies to maximize efficiency and profitability.

Reservoir Engineers tie together a number of disciplines.  They open lines of communication with geology, petrophysics, well completion specialists, and production engineers and they are necessary to pull together the data required for reservoir modeling. 
 
Required Skills:

•  Analytical
• Scientific knowledge
• Computer modeling and simulation
• Planning
• Forecasting
• Management

 
Key skills:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Management