4,067 Reservoir Engineering jobs in India

• Develop and maintain detailed reservoir models using industry-standard simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, CMG).
• Analyze production data, well logs, core data, and seismic information to characterize reservoir properties and performance.
• Conduct reservoir performance analysis, forecasting future production, and estimating reserves.
• Plan and recommend development strategies, including infill drilling, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques, and production optimization initiatives.
• Evaluate the economic viability of proposed development plans and projects.
• Collaborate with geologists, drilling engineers, and production engineers to ensure integrated field development strategies.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for management and stakeholders, clearly communicating findings and recommendations.
• Identify and assess exploration opportunities and their potential impact on the company's portfolio.
• Monitor reservoir performance against predictions and update models as necessary.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in reservoir engineering and hydrocarbon recovery.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field. A Master's degree or PhD is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of hands-on experience in reservoir engineering, preferably within the upstream oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of petrophysics, geology, and production engineering principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote setting.
• Experience with reserve estimation and reporting standards (e.g., SEC, SPE).
• Familiarity with risk assessment and economic evaluation techniques.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

• Lead and manage a team of reservoir engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Develop and implement comprehensive reservoir simulation studies to predict reservoir performance and optimize production strategies.
• Evaluate existing and potential hydrocarbon reserves, performing volumetric calculations and economic assessments.
• Design and recommend well placement, injection strategies, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods.
• Analyze production data, pressure surveys, and well test results to understand reservoir behavior.
• Collaborate with geologists, drilling engineers, and production engineers to ensure integrated field development plans.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and economic evaluations for management and stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in reservoir engineering and apply them to improve recovery efficiency.
• Manage reservoir data management systems and ensure data integrity.
• Contribute to the strategic planning for asset development and exploration activities.
• Participate in risk assessments and mitigation strategies related to reservoir uncertainties.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental and safety regulations.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in reservoir engineering, with at least 3 years in a management or team lead role.
• Extensive experience with reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, INTERSECT, CMG).
• Strong knowledge of formation evaluation, well test analysis, and production optimization techniques.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent understanding of oil and gas economics and asset valuation.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in managing diverse reservoir types (conventional, unconventional).
• Familiarity with EOR techniques and their application.
• Ability to work effectively in both a team-oriented office environment and a remote setting.

• Conduct comprehensive reservoir characterization and performance analysis.
• Develop and execute detailed reservoir simulation models to predict production behavior.
• Perform well performance analysis and recommend optimization strategies.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).
• Generate production forecasts and economic evaluations for hydrocarbon reserves.
• Collaborate with geoscientists and production engineers on field development plans.
• Analyze data from wells, cores, and logs to understand reservoir properties.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in reservoir engineering.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in reservoir engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency with reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, CMG, Petrel RE).
• Strong understanding of reservoir physics, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics.
• Experience with well testing analysis and production data interpretation.
• Knowledge of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team environment.
• Experience with uncertainty analysis and risk assessment.

You will work with Your line manager will be the Manager Technology Development India

You will work in Pune, India in squads as part of the Rapid Technology Deployment Unit, with team members from both Houston, USA and Sunbury, London. You may also be remotely deployed into an international, integrated subsurface delivery ‘squads’ where day-to-day activities and work will be prioritised by the squad leader in service of technology deployment. Squads typically consist of 5-10 multi-disciplinary technical members in several locations and are deployed based on global subsurface business prioritisation.

You will also work in close collaboration with subsurface teams in the country your squad supports, as well as with bp’s global subsurface technical specialists and domain experts.

Let me tell you about the role

BP Technical Solutions India (TSI) centre in Pune, aims to build on bp’s existing engineering and technical strengths to deliver high quality services to its hydrocarbons and new energy businesses worldwide. TSI brings together diverse engineering capability to provide technical services across a range of areas including engineering, maintenance, optimization, data processes, projects and subsurface, to deliver safe, affordable, and lower emission energy, while continuously innovating how we work. The OGT – Subsurface & Wells Technology team delivers high-quality, high impact and innovative subsurface solutions to address prioritised business challenges across bp’s oil, gas, and low carbon businesses.

As a Reservoir engineer in SS&W Technology, you will be responsible for utilising broad reservoir engineering experience, coupled with deep data science skills, such as python, machine learning, high performance computing (HPC), AI, analytics, to support the transformation of subsurface ways of working. You will lead and participate in projects, directly unlocking significant value to bp’s businesses.

You will have the opportunity to work across bp’s global portfolio on projects as diverse as early field development offshore West Africa, large-scale waterflood developments in the Caspian Sea and Middle East and global screening and development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) fields. You will partner with the regions and central teams to rapidly find innovative solutions to deliver work in a fraction of the time.

As a senior reservoir engineer, you will also coach and mentor the broader team in reservoir engineering techniques, code development and the process of technology development. .

What you will deliver

Work closely with the regions across the globe, utilising broad classical and simulation reservoir engineering methods coupled with data science to develop innovative solutions to complex subsurface challenges:

• Develop and deploy python code to speed up subsurface workflows or improve predictability through broadening the understanding of uncertainty characterisation
• Automate and parallelise subsurface workflows making use of bp’s High Performance Computing centre
• Provide sound Reservoir Engineering technical analysis and judgement in solution development
• Provide technical support, coaching and guidance of deployed technology solutions
• Apply reservoir engineering concepts to integrate across subsurface disciplines such as geoscience and well delivery.
• Coach, mentor and guide members of SS&W Technology and the broader bp team in aspects of data science, reservoir engineering and innovation

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

Must have educational qualifications:

Bsc / Msc degree in Petroleum/ Reservoir Engineering, related applied science engineering or mathematics

Must have experiences/skills (To be hired with):

• Have a solid understanding of reservoir analysis fundamentals such as pressure transient analysis, reservoir simulation, decline curve analysis and material balance.
• Good industry track record as Reservoir Engineer with relevant experience in Reservoir Management, Reservoir Simulation, Reservoir Performance, and Analytical Reservoir Engineering workflows.
• Experience creating innovative technology solutions to complex subsurface challenges
• Working knowledge of data science techniques such as machine learning, AI and uncertainty management
• Track record in script/software creation with python and associated development tools such as version control
• Experience with classical RE toolkits (e.G. PETEX IPM, Kappa (Saphir))
• Experience with common Reservoir Simulation tools (e.G. Eclipse, Nexus, Intersect)
• Skilful communication and influencing skills, with track record of sharing findings
• Able to manage multiple activities and quickly respond to changing business priorities
• Able to cope with short-term deadlines and flexible prioritization acting as a squad member as required

Minimum years of relevant experience:

• 4+ years experience as Reservoir Engineer, with experience in classical reservoir engineering and reservoir simulation

Good to have experiences/skills (Can be trained for – learning/on-the-job):

• Waterflood management and/or gas reservoir management experience
• Coding on jupyter notebooks and interactions with high performance compute clusters

About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people’s lives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

• Analyze geological and geophysical data to characterize subsurface reservoirs.
• Develop and maintain advanced 3D reservoir models using specialized software.
• Perform petrophysical analysis of well log data to determine reservoir properties.
• Conduct reservoir simulation studies to predict future performance and optimize recovery.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate development strategies, including well placement and production optimization.
• Collaborate with drilling and production teams to ensure successful field operations.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
• Assess exploration opportunities and contribute to prospect generation.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and methodologies in geoscience and reservoir engineering.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices.

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Geoscience, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in reservoir engineering and geosciences within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in reservoir simulation software (e.g., ECLIPSE, CMG, Petrel).
• Strong understanding of petrophysics, sedimentology, and structural geology.
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation of geological datasets.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid team environment.
• Experience in frontier basins or unconventional reservoirs is a plus.

• Analyze and interpret geological, geophysical, and well log data to define reservoir properties and extent.
• Develop detailed reservoir models using industry-standard software.
• Perform well test analysis and interpret production data to assess reservoir performance.
• Conduct volumetric calculations and resource assessments to estimate recoverable hydrocarbons.
• Develop and recommend optimal development strategies, including well placement and production optimization techniques.
• Collaborate with petroleum engineers to design completion and production schemes.
• Contribute to field development planning and economic evaluations.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
• Stay current with advancements in reservoir characterization techniques, simulation technology, and E&P practices.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and contribute to the team's technical expertise.

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Engineering, or a related earth science discipline.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in reservoir characterization and engineering.
• Proficiency with reservoir simulation software (e.g., Eclipse, Petrel RE, CMG).
• Strong understanding of sedimentology, stratigraphy, petrophysics, and structural geology.
• Experience in well test analysis, production forecasting, and economic evaluation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools.

• Analyze seismic data, well logs, core data, and production history to build and refine reservoir models.
• Develop and implement reservoir simulation studies to predict reservoir performance and evaluate development scenarios.
• Determine optimal well placement, completion strategies, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods.
• Estimate reserves and forecast production for existing and potential reservoirs.
• Collaborate closely with drilling, production, and petroleum engineering teams to ensure integrated field development plans.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and economic evaluations for management and joint venture partners.
• Identify and assess new exploration prospects and opportunities.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in geoscience, reservoir engineering, and subsurface technologies.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and reservoir engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in technical peer reviews and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.
• Evaluate the feasibility and potential risks associated with new projects.