Subsurface Lead - Reservoir Engineering (CSG)

Senex Energy

Brisbane, QLD
Permanent
Full-time

11 days ago

About UsSenex is world-class supplier of reliable and secure energy - committed to delivering essential energy for life.The energy we proudly provide is essential to our modern lives and for the thriving communities we serve.We're a critical energy provider to Australia's manufacturing industry, supporting thousands of workers who make essential goods - from bricks to plasterboard to glass bottles.Senex is proud to play our part in the global energy transformation, delivering essential energy for the journey to a cleaner energy future.Our Head Office is in Brisbane, and we also have offices close to our producing assets in Roma and Wandoan, Queensland.Our CultureWe care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected, and empowered to genuinely make a difference.Our roles are broad with diverse accountabilities which provides for interesting and challenging work as well as great opportunities for professional and personal development.We offer a high-performance work environment where employees are encouraged to continuously improve the way we do things in the pursuit of fit for purpose practices and solutions that are efficient, effective, and sustainable.We value integrity and collaboration and are committed to strong delivery and performance for our teammates, our customers, and the communities in which we operate.Current OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced reservoir engineer with coal seam gas (CSG) expertise, demonstrable leadership experience and a genuine desire to remain a working member of the team. This role is ideal for those who want to continue solving complex technical challenges while also guiding and mentoring others. This role is not about stepping away from the technical work, you will remain with your hands on the tools, delivering core technical outputs every day.Key accountabilities will include:

Leading the corporate reservoir and petroleum engineering function
Delivering reservoir engineering input for development planning, asset characterisation, and performance analysis
Building and maintaining type wells, production forecasts, and reservoir models
Conducting pressure transient analysis (PTA) and other diagnostic studies
Leading performance monitoring, production surveillance, and BI data-driven insights to inform decision-making
Contributing technical input into drilling, production, and infrastructure investment planning
Quantifying and communicating technical uncertainties and risks in support of development strategies
Managing the annual reserves process
Preparing technical reports, and leading technical assurance discussions both internally and externally
Providing leadership, guidance, mentorship, and quality assurance to other engineers in the team.

About YouYou are a qualified engineer with more than 10 years of direct reservoir engineering experience, primarily in CSG, who thrives on delivering high-quality technical work and is ready to take on additional leadership responsibilities. With extensive experience working CSG assets, and a deep understanding of reservoirbehaviour, coal properties, and production performance, this role demands a seasoned professional. Exceptional technical communication and presentation skills are a must.In addition, you will have:

Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering (Master's desirable)
Professional accreditation as CPEng, RPEQ; QPRRE (desirable)
Proven leadership experience managing multi-disciplinary technical teams
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize high impact decisions
Collaborative leadership style with coaching and mentoring capabilities.

You'll have direct experience in:

Type well generation
Analytical and numerical modelling
Decline curve analysis
Pressure Transient Analysis (PTA), production forecasting, and reserves assessment
Economic evaluation
Industry-standard modelling tools: IHS CBM, Petrel, Eclipse
Translating complex technical information into clear, insightful narratives.

What's in it for you?

Attractive, market competitive remuneration package
An inclusive team of industry experts who promote collaboration and innovation
Celebrated success stories with 'Living the Senex Values' Awards
A range of health and wellness benefits
A learning platform housing over 100,000 resources
16 weeks paid parental leave.

ApplicationsAll applications should include a cover letter which addresses your suitability for the position, along with a current resume. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia in order to be considered for this position.At Senex our people have opportunities to learn and grow, along with a range of great employee benefits. We encourage and promote diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds.To find out more about our company and discover some of the other reasons why you should apply for this role, visit our corporate website at: www.senexenergy.com.au

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