Specialist, Reservoir Simulation (PRP)

Job Purpose

Responsible for conducting and running Simulation studies on Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) projects ranging from CO2 flood to low salinity waterflood. Identifying and evaluation of EOR target and support the team in the successful implementation of EOR techniques.

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 1)

• Build fit-for-purpose simulation and integrated asset models in alignment with business objectives and guidelines.
• Prepare simulation input data package including initialization and dynamic data sets for CO2 miscible flood.
• Utilizing data and results from reservoir monitoring activities to support dynamic modeling.
• Conduct Reservoir characterization, rock typing, SCAL, reservoir property upscaling, describing fluid properties variation in coordination with Petrophysics discipline experts and SCAL, PVT and other subject matter specialists.
• Carrying out appropriate standard and specialized core flood and SCAL studies to describe multiphase flow and fluid displacement efficiency characteristics in coordination with SCAL Specialist.
• Conduct Reservoir fluid sampling and appropriate standard or specialized PVT studies to describe fluid properties and its variation, in coordination with PVT Specialist.
• Assure proper software and resources are employed in developing and tuning Equation of State (EOS) models for compositional simulation, in coordination with EOR and PVT Specialists.
• Applying the most appropriate reservoir modeling, simulation, and visualization techniques in all areas related to reservoir simulation.
• Applying consistent procedures for validating simulation results, selection and application of appropriate simulation models as dictated by the problem.
• Promote effective integration of key aspects of reservoir engineering in the development of compositional models for EOR pilots in conducting reservoir studies and dynamic modeling in accordance with related technical Working System standards and guidelines.
  
  

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 2)

Job Specific Accountabilities (Part 3)

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 in Petroleum Engineering or Equivalent.

Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills

8 years of experience between reservoir management and simulation with emphasis on reservoir modeling and simulation, including an EOR related position.

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

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