Senior Petroleum Engineer - Upstream
ODS Oil and Gas LLP is seeking an experienced Senior Petroleum Engineer to join our Upstream technical team in Almaty, Kazakhstan. This role is central to optimising production performance across our operated and non-operated upstream assets. The successful candidate will collaborate with reservoir engineers, geoscientists, and drilling teams to develop and execute field development strategies that maximise recovery and returns.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead well performance monitoring and analysis, including decline curve analysis and material balance studies.
- Develop and recommend well intervention, stimulation, and workover programmes to maximise production.
- Collaborate with reservoir and drilling engineering teams on field development planning and new well design.
- Evaluate production optimisation opportunities including artificial lift selection and optimisation.
- Prepare and present technical reports, well performance reviews, and annual asset reviews.
- Manage third-party contractors and service companies during well operations.
- Ensure all activities comply with ODS HSE standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Support reserves estimation and annual reporting in accordance with SPE-PRMS guidelines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Petroleum Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of upstream oil and gas industry experience.
- Proficiency in petroleum engineering software (e.g., Prosper, GAP, Pipesim, Eclipse).
- Strong understanding of production systems from reservoir to surface facilities.
- Experience with integrated asset modelling and production forecasting.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- SPE membership and PE licence preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary package with performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependants.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
