Reservoir Engineer at Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc

Overall Purpose of the Job

To leverage deep expertise in subsurface evaluation to enhance reservoir understanding, optimize hydrocarbon recovery, and unlock greater value from the assets through data-driven insights and strategic decision-making.

Principal Accountabilities

• Reservoir fluid characterization and field studies.
• Material balance and reservoir simulation.
• Performance forecasting and depletion planning.
• Reservoir surveillance and production optimization.
• Opportunity generation and evaluation.
• Subsurface characterization and depletion planning.
• Workover and drillwell evaluations.
• Volume forecasting, economic analysis, and reserves assessment.
• Conduct subsurface and commercial studies to advance development opportunities.
• Maintain and update dynamic reservoir models; identify long-term constraints.
• Define reservoir design bases for projects.
• Develop and revise Field Development Plans (FDPs).

Education

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering

Skills

• Extensive reservoir engineering knowledge and the ability to demonstrate strong competencies in reservoir characterization and simulation, field development planning, reservoir management, production optimizations, well testing and pressure analysis for fields in various stages of development.

The ideal candidate must meet the following requirements:

• At least a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of Second-Class Upper Division (2.1) in Chemical, Petroleum engineering or related disciplines.
• 8+ years in reservoir engineering focused roles.
• Proven expertise in artificial lift systems, well testing, data analytics, and field development planning.
• Strong understanding of reservoir simulation, material balance, and performance forecasting.
• Proficient in using industry-standard software (e.g., Petrel, Eclipse, OFM, Prosper, GAP).
• Experience with reserves estimation and economic evaluation. 
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and HSE standards in oil and gas operations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams and adapt to dynamic field conditions. 
• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.