Reservoir Enginner vacancy

Reservoir Engineer Raeburn Group Limited View all Raeburn Group Ltd's jobs Company Profile ACTIVITIES Analyse all reservoir engineering data and incorporate it into 3D reservoir simulation models of fields. This interpretation is carried out in close co-operation with the team Geophysicists, Geologists, and other Reservoir Engineers with the objective of providing 3D models for use in the reservoir management of fields Supervise/analyse testing offshore, at times making decisions regarding standard routines, within prescribed parameters Support senior colleagues and carry out standard analyses offshore Conduct history matching of reservoir simulation models Define and evaluate development wells: Location, design, incremental production profile Carry out follow-up of wells realization and interpretation of acquired data Evaluate the reservoir risks and uncertainties associated with development wells and production facilities aimed at increasing field recovery (e.g. compression, injection facilities). Define actions to mitigate risks Provide input for annual reserves forecasts for fields, for input into PRIME and Long Term Plan Present technical results to Partners/head office at Technical Committees and internal reviews Provide input for annual DTI field reportCONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT Within the Geosciences Department, the objective is to adopt a project structure. Reservoir Engineers will be assigned to 1 or 2 projects. Within the project(s) he/she is assigned to, and under the supervision of the project leader and the Chief Reservoir Engineer, the incumbent is responsible to carry out reservoir engineering studies as specified in the project, within the agreed deadlines, and to the highest quality standard. ACCOUNTABILITY Carrying out accurate reservoir modelling and synthesis for operated fields in association with Geophysicists, Geologists and other Reservoir Engineers REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE Minimum BSc Hons Degree in Engineering or related discipline, with 5+ years experience in the oil industry as a Reservoir Engineer, preferably with an operator Full proficiency in Reservoir simulation (both black-oil and compositional), with minimum 2 years practice of ECLIPSE and/or VIP Good knowledge and practice of reservoir engineering techniques: numerical simulation, well test interpretation, material balance, production logging analysis, PVT analysis, and other company standard reservoir engineering interpretation tools Understanding of reservoir production mechanisms (IOR/EOR) Partial autonomy, ability to perform the tasks with some supervision Basic knowledge of reservoir geology and log interpretation. The job holder is expected to become fully familiar with those elements of the Competence Dictionary that explain the behaviours required at their Level and to apply those behaviours in undertaking their post. Communication & Negotiation Knowledge Acquisition & Application Planning & Analysis Achievement Orientation Teamworking Business Awareness Leadership The Company has identified additional critical behaviours required to meet the challenges of the future. Within the job holder’s area, the following behaviours must be demonstrated: Willingness to learn and share Acceptance of personal responsibility Awareness and management of risk Status: Staff Location: Aberdeen, UNITED KINGDOM Advert Published: 25 May 2012 Expiry date: 8 Jun 2012 Work Permit Requirements: EUROPEAN UNION (Applications will only be considered from people who are authorised to work in this location by being a national of that country or region, or by holding a valid work permit.)