Specialist, Reservoir Engineering

Job Description

Job Purpose

Analyze wells / reservoirs performance and production forecasts / requirements of various development options. Apply integrated approach involving geo-science, reservoir, petroleum engineering, drilling & completion & surface facilities and develop surveillance plans to monitor field performance & the preferred option to enhance production & maximize recovery.

• Develop improved production and completion strategies, workover plans aimed at enhancing production.
• Analyze performance of existing wells / reservoirs & potential development concepts and recommend alternative Improved Recovery Options to enhance production & maximize recovery.
• Apply integrated approach involving geoscience, reservoir management, drilling & completion to properly assess wells / reservoirs performance, identify potential risks and uncertainties, develop mitigation actions including: optimization of wells locations, numbers, architectures and completion designs
• Design pilots / appraisal wells and data acquisition plans required to reduce risks and uncertainties and narrow down development options. Include business case for pilot implementation & data acquisition based on value of information.
• Design & analyses of SCAL / PVT laboratory studies.
• Participate in integrated reservoir characterization studies. Evaluate and optimize development schemes. Use fundamental reservoir engineering techniques and integrate dynamic and static data to optimize sweep efficiency.
• Supervise / Conduct single well and sector model studies for performance evaluation of different completion designs & recovery processes.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

This role requires a professional with strong exposure to field development planning, subsurface and development assurance reviews, project economics, and investment decision-making. The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Critically review Field Development Plans and actively challenge subsurface, facilities, drilling, and commercial assumptions through independent technical validation
• Lead technical assurance of FDP maturity, including assessment of uncertainty, risk integration, and readiness for investment decision
• Influence development concepts and key assumptions prior to FDP submission through early operator engagement and technical alignment sessions
• Assess technical and economic risks, ensuring clear linkage between subsurface uncertainty, development concept, and value delivery
• Support governance and approval processes including BLC, IC, and shareholder forums, providing clear and defensible recommendations
• Provide integrated cross discipline evaluation across subsurface, drilling, facilities, and commercial elements to ensure optimal development concept selection
• Validate operator forecasts and development cases through independent benchmarking, scenario testing, and reproduction where required
• Identify value optimization opportunities and challenge sub optimal development plans to maximise recovery and economic return
• Monitor execution against approved FDPs and ensure alignment with agreed technical and economic objectives through structured reviews and milestone tracking
• Provide clear, concise, and defensible recommendations to senior management to support investment decision making

• Proven experience in full Field Development Plan review, challenge, and endorsement within a governance framework
• Strong experience in subsurface and integrated development planning, including uncertainty management and risk-based decision making
• Economic and commercial evaluation of upstream oil and gas developments, including scenario analysis and investment screening
• Demonstrated ability to integrate subsurface, drilling, facilities, and commercial inputs into a coherent development recommendation
• Experience supporting senior governance forums and influencing investment decisions at asset or portfolio level
• Experience working with or challenging international operators and joint venture partners
• Strong analytical capability with demonstrated ability to interrogate technical models, forecasts, and assumptions
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge constructively and influence technical outcomes

Generic Accountabilities

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

• Provide input for preparation of the Department/ Section budgets and assist in the implementation of the approved Budget and work plans to deliver Section objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

• Implement approved Department / Section policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures in order to support execution of the Department / Section's work programs in line with Company and International standards.
• Comply with all applicable legislation and legal regulations.

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

• Design and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvements in internal processes against best practices in pursuit of greater efficiency in line with ISO standards in order to define intelligent solutions for issues confronting the function.

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines in line with international standards, best practices and ADNOC Code of Practices

• Provide inputs to prepare Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management

Generic Accountabilities (continue)

Internal Communications & Working Relationships

Contact with line Manager/ peers and other employees within the company/Group as required

External Communications & Working Relationships

Contact with external parties including consultants, third party service providers, and government agencies as required

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor Degree Petroleum Engineering.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

8 years of experience in field development activities, simulation studies, new technology assessment to enhance production

Indirect Reports: As per organization chart

Professional Certifications

As applicable

Work Condition, Physical effort & Work Environment

Physical Effort

Minimal

Work Environment

A/C environment, could be exposed to the prevailing weather conditions like heat, humidity & dust during occasional site visits.

Additional Details

Job Family / Sub Family: Operations/Exploration & Development Operations