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Job Title


Reservoir Engineer


Company : SLB


Location : Brisbane, Queensland


Created : 2026-03-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About Us We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Our inclusive culture is the key to our success. We collaborate with our internal community of colleagues, alumni, and our valued external partners to support each other and achieve our goals. We aim to raise the bar high. We look for people who are committed to innovation and success and act with integrity to become and be a part of one of the most diverse group of experts in our industry, anywhere around the globe. Global in outlook, local in practice and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally. More than 98,000 employees over 120 countries already started their SLB journeys. Start yours now! If you would like to know more, please visit our website at Job Title Reservoir Engineer Job Summary The Reservoir Engineer (RE) based in Brisbane, responsible for driving the success of our customers unconventional gas assets across Queensland (Surat and Bowen Basins). You will serve as the bridge between SLBs advanced simulation technologies (Petrel, ECLIPSE, INTERSECT) and the operational needs of major CSG producers. By providing expert technical support, field development planning, and highlevel training, you ensure the safe, efficient, and commercially superior delivery of products and services while maintaining SLBs market leadership in the Queensland energy sector. Tasks and Responsibilities Technical Advisory: Provide specialized support for CSG subsurface teams, utilizing ECLIPSE and INTERSECT to model complex coal reservoirs. Field Development Planning (FDP): Lead and assist in the design of development strategies for unconventional assets, focusing on well spacing, completion optimization, and production optimization. Training & Enablement: Deliver technical SLB software training sessions for clients to increase product adoption and technical proficiency. Competitive Strategy: Partner with Technical Sales and Service Delivery to identify competitive threats and demonstrate the superior value of SLBs simulation and characterization workflows. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to apply new, costeffective techniques in CSG production and formally communicate findings with AbTC. Operational Support: Assist in realtime incident response and provide technical validation for tenders to ensure commercial and technical viability. Industry Presence: Maintain high visibility within the Brisbane energy community through SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers), contributing to technical publications, and engaging with Queenslandbased research organizations and universities. Technical Requirements & Expertise The ideal candidate must demonstrate a deep understanding of the unique physics governing Coal Seam Gas reservoirs: CSG Simulation & Modeling: Expertlevel proficiency in Petrel, ECLIPSE, and INTERSECT, specifically for dualporosity/dualpermeability modeling. Production Forecasting: Advanced skills in both analytical (Type Curves, DCA) and numerical simulation methods for unconventional gas. CSG Physics: Sorption Dynamics: Langmuir Isotherm and timedependent desorption processes. Geomechanics: Deep understanding of stressdependent permeability and its impact on production life cycles. Well Modeling: Expertise in modeling CSG wellbore hydraulics. Minimum Qualifications Full Australian working rights. Bachelors or Masters of Engineering. SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. We are committed to providing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr