Carry out a variety of reservoir engineering studies, analysis and synthesis on data obtained from well test and well production/injection history, in order to devise reservoir parameters to help in understanding reservoir behaviors and ensure optimum recovery.
Carry out detailed analysis on data obtained from well and field tests in order to define well and reservoir parameters, such as reservoir permeability, reservoir pressure, formation damage, well productivity and injectivity index.
Participate in the preparation of reservoir tests, production logging and sampling requirements. Devise well testing design, including gauge specifications, flowing/injection period and shut-in time.
Participates in preparation of updated development plans for the assigned field to optimize recovery and suggests remedial actions such as workovers, stimulation to improve recovery.
Coordinates with Geology, Production and Drilling engineers and participates in drawing up drilling and completion programs for all wells and recommends to supervisor necessary workovers, coring, logging, production/injection tests,
Provide Reservoir Engineering inputs for Delineation, Development, Appraisal & Workover Well Prognosis.
Draws up reservoir monitoring Bar Chart and monitors well performance on daily basis through feedback information from operating divisions, compares the actual achievement against planned targets, discusses operational problems and recommends remedial actions and detects deviations.
To be able to generate a quick economic model to predict economical outlook for any CFDP or FDP.
Follow all relevant operational procedures and instructions
Participate in studies designed to improve well testing interpretation methods to be available in the Company .
Participate in studies aimed at deriving oil production and water/gas injection rates necessary for oil production to conform to specified constraints such as limitations of gas/oil ratio, water/oil ratio and reservoir pressures by evaluating updated production/injection performance plots.
Carry out certain studies based on the derived test results and the application of other reservoir engineering techniques (e.g. isobaric maps, isopermeability maps).
Carry out some simulation model studies particularly using models transferred to the reservoir management section to utilize these as an effective monitoring tool.
Conducts studies, as assigned, to predict future reservoir performance. Includes evaluating alternative allocations of production/injection wells, optimum rates of recovery per well and the entire field plans.
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
Analysis Reports
Compare the interpreted test data with previous test results to recommend remedial measures if required and ensures the updating and maintenance of well testing data files, perforation in the Company.
Carry out similar or related duties such as collecting all data related to well testing, production/injection and participating in defining requirements for operations such as PVT Coring, SCAL, etc.
Participates in the preparation of PDD's Monthly reports such as Production Allocation, Injection Allocation, Well Status, and Petroleum Engineering Reports.
Reports directly to Line manager, VP-Field Development and team member within Development and Division on the ongoing operation and project.
Daily interactions with Reservoir Engineering Specialist, line manager and other team members in the department and division regarding project execution.
Frequent contacts with OPCO staff, on joint studies or sub surface projects carried out by the OPCOs.
Occasional contacts with consultants and contractors on projects carried out for Al Dhafra.
Bachelors in Petroleum Engineering
Minimum 5 - 6 years' experience of Petroleum Engineering of which 3 years in Reservoir Engineering including computer applications
Course certificates from core area of Reservoir Engineering