Senior Specialist, Reservoir Engineering (SCAL)

Role Overview

Senior Specialist, Reservoir Engineering (SCAL) at ADNOC. The role is based in Abu Dhabi.

Role Purpose

Participate in and review field development plans and reservoir studies to ensure quality of static and dynamic models used in optimization of field development plans. Liaise with Group Companies to review and assess existing field development plans, studies, and dynamic models, and provide technical advice on analytical work and reservoir modeling.

Key Responsibilities

Field Development & Technical Quality

• Monitor field development plan related studies to ensure technical quality, rigor, and compliance with ADNOC standards and guidelines.
• Examine and review various reservoir study reports and recommend actions and techniques to improve field development plans, data gathering programs, and ensure proper implementation of ADNOC's reservoir management guidelines.
• Provide hands-on support for development and use of reservoir modeling and simulation, and for reservoir studies and projects.

Standards & Implementation

• Ensure that ADNOC's technical standards and best practices are being followed in the Group Companies as planned.
• Drive implementation of ADNOC's standards and guidelines in the Group Companies to increase efficiency and value and achieve the ADNOC Vision.
• Implement approved Unit/Department/Section policies, processes, systems, standards, and procedures in order to support execution of work programs in line with Company and International standards.

Software & Technology Evaluation

• Participate in the testing and evaluation of commercial reservoir simulators, related reservoir software, and analytical tools, including associated pre- and post-processors, to identify and recommend technical software that meet ADNOC requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
• Advise on current and future reservoir modeling and reservoir management activities, including identification and recommendation of advanced technology and projects where research can be initiated or applied to Abu Dhabi reservoirs.

Stakeholder & Technical Engagement

• Participate with Group Companies, stakeholders, consultants, and service companies as the ADNOC representative to discuss and advise on studies, reservoir modeling and simulation, software matters, R&D, reservoir technology, and ADNOC hydrocarbon reserves.
• Maintain close interaction with other team members to ensure that a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary approach is followed in all reservoir engineering studies performed in ADNOC and Group Companies.

Learning & Development

• Participate in the development of standards for knowledge and competency in conjunction with optimum resource allocation strategy to provide a challenging and motivating learning environment for Upstream and OPCO Specialists in alignment with business needs, career technical ladders, ADNOC competency profiles, technical working systems, and training programs.
• Train and develop assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver respective section objectives.

Supervision & Planning

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.

Budget & Performance

• Provide input for preparation of Unit/Department/Section budgets, assist in implementation of approved budgets and work plans to deliver objectives.
• Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.
• Contribute to achievement of approved Performance Objectives for Unit/Department/Section in line with the Company Performance framework.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

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

Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability

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

Reporting & Communications

• Provide inputs to prepare Unit/Department/Section MIS and progress reports for Company Management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Reservoir Engineering or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in subsurface Reservoir Engineering issues with functional understanding of geology, geophysics, reservoir and fluid characterization issues and how they relate to reservoir performance and development planning.

Skills & Competencies

• Skilled in application of classical reservoir engineering analytical methods.
• Functional knowledge of reservoir engineering software such as Eclipse and VIP; modeling tools such as Petrel and RMS; PVT software; and integrated production management tools such as MBAL and Prosper; able to coach others on use.
• Capable of performing basic simulation modeling using advanced modeling techniques; experience with multiple modeling tools required.
• Confident presentation and communication skills; confident in representing the team and company at internal and external technical and operational meetings.
• Self-motivated and takes initiative; enjoys taking on challenging problems and aspires to deliver innovative technical solutions; will not shy away from difficult problems or deadlines.
• External publications including first author publications in journals or conference proceedings, preferably peer reviewed.

Additional Information

Physical effort required is minimal. Work environment is air-conditioned office setting; occasional site visits may expose the role to prevailing weather conditions such as heat, humidity, and dust.

Daily contact with Discipline Expert in Subsurface Department. Frequent contact with other Upstream Functions for data exchange and technical discussion as necessary. Frequent contact with OPCOs for data exchange and technical discussion as necessary. Occasional contact with consultants, contractors, and ISH companies.