SUBSURFACE MANAGER with our Client, an International EPC, to be assigned on a Contract basis, located in New Delhi, India.

DURATION 24 months on-going

POSITION SCOPE

Our Client is seeking an experienced Subsurface Manager to lead the reservoir development and depletion efforts for our oil and gas operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of reservoir engineering, including the strategies and technologies needed to optimize the depletion of discovered volumes and maximize production efficiency. This role requires strong leadership skills to manage multidisciplinary teams, collaborate across departments, and deliver robust development plans while ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

This is a multi-year engagement and will be based in India.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reservoir Depletion Strategy Development: Lead the development and execution of reservoir depletion strategies to maximize recovery from discovered volumes while managing production rates and maintaining reservoir integrity.
• Reservoir Characterization: Oversee reservoir modeling and simulation, integrating geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to accurately characterize reservoir behavior and guide depletion decisions.
• Development Planning: Coordinate and supervise the creation of comprehensive development plans for discovered volumes, including well placement, drilling schedules, production forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Production Optimization: Monitor ongoing production performance and identify opportunities for improving production rates, reducing costs, and enhancing recovery through reservoir management techniques, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR).
• Team Leadership: Manage a team of reservoir engineers, geologists, and other subsurface specialists, providing mentorship, performance evaluations, and career development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with drilling, completion, facilities, and operations teams to ensure alignment and integration of subsurface and surface activities in the development phase.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize reservoir simulation models, well test data, and performance monitoring to make data-driven decisions that optimize depletion strategies and development plans.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure that all activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and industry best practices.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks related to reservoir depletion and development, and develop mitigation strategies to ensure that project objectives are met on time and within budget.
• Stakeholder Communication: Provide regular updates and reports to senior management, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies on project status, challenges, and key outcomes.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Geoscience, or a related field. Professional certifications in reservoir engineering or related disciplines are a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in subsurface reservoir management, with a focus on reservoir depletion, development planning, and production optimization.
• Technical Expertise: Strong technical knowledge of reservoir engineering, production techniques, EOR methods, and reservoir simulation tools (e.g., Eclipse, CMG, Petrel).
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for working with various teams and stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong ability to evaluate complex reservoir challenges and devise effective solutions.
• Project Management: Experience in managing large-scale projects, from conception to implementation, with a focus on delivering results within budget and on schedule.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with industry-standard software tools for reservoir modeling, data analysis, and production monitoring.
• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE): Knowledge of and commitment to HSE best practices in subsurface operations.