Reservoir Engineer Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Reservoir Engineer based in Aberdeen. This if for a PAYE contract role initially until year end. Hybrid working is available. Purpose of Role: Reservoir Engineer within the UKBU Integrated Operated Assets multi-disciplinary subsurface teams. Deliver opportunities for production enhancement and resource additions through subsurface characterisation, reservoir geological modelling and opportunity generation & maturation. Support well planning & delivery programmes Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES): Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and company HSES Procedures Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities: Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with company's Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence: Responsible for all aspects of reservoir engineering, using predictive flow simulation models that incorporate geoscience, engineering and fluid property data. Identify, mature and deliver opportunities for production enhancement and resource growth. Independently define and complete reservoir engineering work programmes in support of business strategy and integrating results effectively with other subsurface disciplines. Maintain production forecasts in support of mid to long term business plans Communicate results and influence stakeholders appropriately to drive effective business decisions. Mentoring junior staff. Interface and leverage technical expertise within the wider G&RE organisation, influencing subsurface team priorities and work programmes. Daily tasks include: Generation of production forecasts to support key business decisions. Construction of simulation and nodal analysis models. Maintenance (and history matching) of full field, material balance and sector simulation models. Analysis of reservoir engineering data e.g. pressure transient, fluid and production data. Evaluation of production enhancement and new well opportunities. Well planning and operational support. Reserves assessments. Monitoring and assisting with specialists and contractors to manage reservoir engineering projects. Reservoir engineering aspects of internal/external business approvals (Internal/Partners/OGA etc.). Sharing knowledge. The postholder may be required to join the emergency response rota should this become a requirement of the position. Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.: Core Technical Experience Fully developed technical skill set Expertise in delivering complex reservoir engineering projects incorporating uncertainty. Expert in several anchor skills. Thoroughly understands technology and how it supports the business. Expertise in different aspects of reservoir engineering e.g. field development, simulation, material balance, pressure transient analysis, fluid properties, decline curve analysis, reserve evaluations. Identifies, develops, executes and evaluates business opportunities The ability to work influentially in a multi-disciplinary team Sound working knowledge of industry software packages Qualifications MSc in reservoir engineering or a related subject. Personal Characteristics Puts forward own views credibly and persuasively, linking communications with desired outcomes Listens actively while guiding others towards positive communication outcomes, considering other perspectives Looks for opportunities to develop others. providing constructive and timely feedback to support development. Invests time in coaching others Takes accountability for the success of both their own and others' projects, considering and integrating a wide range of information and views in making decisions. Recognises the importance of framing and strong multi-disciplinary narratives Works to build trust with a multi-disciplinary team. proactively finds opportunities to assist others and provide guidance, promotes a teamwork-based collaborative approach Uses own and others expertise to achieve results, can coordinate teams while collaborating with others outside the team, engages and motivates others, works strategically and communicates the bigger picture to others Adapts easily to change and views change as a catalyst for success Anticipates sources of conflict and takes steps to prevent these, looking beyond their own relationships when thinking about how to prevent conflict. Able to solve complex problems by balancing different needs, displaying creativity and considering innovative approaches when solving problems while looking for business efficiencies in their solutions Consistently completes tasks on time and to a high standard, taking responsibility for both personal and collective goals. Promotes company's Core Values and works actively to create and sustain a positive culture that embodies those values. Awareness of company HSEQ Policies and Business Management System (BMS) Awareness of company Values & Business Principles contract position If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/082250 People are our business worldwide Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. 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