Simulation Specialist

Job description

We are one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. Through our significant investments in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce to the world and are committed to enhancing the employer’s value to society. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generational vision for the future, stemming from our nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has led us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits not only to the Kingdom, but also to a large number of communities, economies and countries that depend on the vital, reliable energy we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as among the five largest global companies by market capitalization. Overview We are looking for a Simulation Specialist to join our UR Simulation Non-Traditional Resource and Technical Support department. The Unconventional Reservoir Engineering Department is responsible for providing specialist engineering services as part of our dedicated reservoir simulation practice which includes fracture modeling, PVT and complex well modeling and intelligent completions. Your primary role is to provide expert advice and guidance for reservoir simulation work. Key Responsibilities As a successful candidate, you will be required to carry out the following: • Lead and participate in integrated reservoir simulation studies, which include data analysis, model building, history matching, calibration and forecasting. • Uncle l As a technical advisor to management regarding reservoir simulation best practices and modeling topics especially for unconventional resource simulation challenges. • Apply special simulation modeling techniques such as fracture modeling, compositional modeling, PVT modeling, surface and subsurface coupling modeling, and complex and intelligent well completions. • Study and propose alternatives to improve field development and maximize hydrocarbon recovery from new and mature fields. • Provide expert mentoring, training and teach in-house technical courses to develop young engineers. • Representing Saudi the employer in external technical communications with consultants and suppliers, and participating in technical associations and groups. Minimum Requirements As a successful candidate you will have: • Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from a recognized and accredited programme. • You will have 15 years of experience in reservoir simulation in both conventional and unconventional fields. • You will have a training history of expected specialized courses and seminars. • Must have technical publications and in-depth work experience is crucial. • You will also have to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and clearly communicate ideas with specialists in reservoir characterization and geological modeling, petrophysical evaluation, fundamental analysis, reservoir management, and production engineering. • Extensive working knowledge of standard vendor applications is also necessary for pre- and post-processing of simulation data, ancillary date matching software and workflows. Work location and work schedule Work location: Within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - To be determined in job offer Work Schedule: Full Time - To be determined in job offer Job Posting Duration Job Posting Start Date: 06/15/2026 Job Work Environment Our high-performing employees are attracted to the challenging and rewarding professional, technical, and industry opportunities we offer, and are rewarded accordingly. At the employer, our people work on world-class projects, supported by unparalleled investment in capital and technology. Because, as a global energy company, we face some of the world's greatest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world

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• · • Must have technical publications and in-depth work experience is crucial

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