Reservoir Simulation Engineer - Field Development

Reservoir Simulation Engineer - Field Development Job Snapshot Role:
Reservoir Simulation Engineer

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Industry: Oil and Energy Function:
Petroleum Engineering

Experience:

6-8 years Job Type: Full Time

ADNOC Group is hiring a Reservoir Simulation Engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to support Oil and Energy field development through advanced reservoir modeling, simulation and production forecasting.

The Reservoir Simulation Engineer will generate and update black oil and compositional reservoir simulation models to support field development planning and short- and long-term production profiles. The position conducts simulation sensitivities, prioritizes development schemes using relevant technical practices, uncertainty and risk assessment and economics, and translates reservoir simulation results into practical operational guidelines.

Country:
United Arab Emirates City:
Abu Dhabi Industry: Oil and Energy Function:
Petroleum Engineering Salary:
Not disclosed Gender: No Preference Candidate Nationality:
Not specified Job Type: Full Time Work Arrangement:
On-site

• Build sizable full-field reservoir simulation models for field development and reservoir management studies.
• Perform history matching and use calibrated models to generate reservoir performance predictions.
• Conduct quality and consistency checks on simulation models and history-match scenarios against geological model characteristics.
• Diagnose model convergence and run-time problems and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Update and recalibrate simulation models using available production, injection and reservoir information.
• Apply numerical reservoir simulation techniques using Eclipse and Intersect.

• Coordinate with Geoscientists on reservoir characterization and upscaling.
• Develop reservoir fluid characterization and Equation of State models.
• Calibrate fluid models for reservoir simulation requirements.
• Convert simple black oil models into compositional simulation models.
• Apply multiphase reservoir flow principles, effective permeability concepts and relative permeability correlations.
• Integrate pressure and production test results into reservoir simulation and reservoir management decisions.

• Conduct simulation studies to optimize field development plans.
• Evaluate well spacing, infill wells, advanced wells and pilot development scenarios.
• Perform model sensitivities and compare alternative development schemes.
• Apply uncertainty and risk assessment in the evaluation of development options.
• Incorporate economic considerations when prioritizing development schemes.
• Use simulation models to identify actions required to maximize recovery and support current production quotas.

• Coordinate with the Technical Center in designing Improved Oil Recovery and Enhanced Oil Recovery methods.
• Evaluate water injection and immiscible and miscible gas injection approaches.
• Support assessment of surfactant and polymer injection methods.
• Evaluate recovery enhancement and reservoir pressure maintenance options through simulation studies.

• Apply probabilistic and deterministic methods for reserves estimation.
• Use material balance, decline curve analysis and simulation model sensitivities in reservoir evaluations.
• Design, follow up, quality-check and analyze reservoir studies.
• Support studies covering RCA, SCAL and PVT requirements.
• Translate reservoir study findings into recommendations for field development and reservoir management.

• Contribute to reservoir monitoring and data-gathering programs.
• Support…