Specialist, Reservoir Engineering

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.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

• 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
  
  

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

• 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

Supervision

• 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.
  
  

Budgets

• 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.
  
  

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• 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.
  
  

Performance Management

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

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• 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.
  
  

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• 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
  
  

Reports

• 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

Revenues/ Budget: As per approved financial budget

Direct Reports: As per organization chart

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